Choose Logistics
What is logistics?
For many Dutch people it seems so obvious: fresh vegetables and dairy products every day in the supermarket around the corner. In the store you can buy products from all over the world. And the sofa you pick out at the furniture mall comes from the factory and is simply delivered to your home. But it’s not that “ordinary” at all. Behind it is the hidden strength of the Netherlands: the transport and logistics sector. Our sector is always on the move. Even when it comes to organizing logistics and responding to societal changes. We are constantly innovating. Every day we make our work more modern, better and more sustainable, together with all our colleagues throughout the chain.
We make sure everything gets from its source to its final destination. Whether it comes from far away, or just nearby, or travels from here to distant lands. We organize, transport and store. From raw materials to bricks, from electronics to fresh produce. We keep the Netherlands running. And we are proud of that.
It only succeeds with logistics
The logistics sector is indispensable in daily life and for the Dutch economy. This is the focus of Transport and Logistics Netherlands’ broad public campaign “It only succeeds with logistics” that started on August 28, 2023. Since then, national television spots have been shown, later followed by radio advertising and prominent attention on the large advertising masts along the highways.
Logistics training
Logistics training is very important for training future workers. One thing is certain: it is an industry with job guarantee and endless opportunities. It is important that students gain practical experience from the first year. This is why we work closely with educational institutions to take students directly into practice. This gives them a clearer picture of their future even during their studies. Together with colleges and universities, we provide the knowledge and contacts needed for a successful career in the logistics sector.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing a college or university course of study can be difficult. Fortunately, there are no right or wrong decisions when choosing a degree program. Here are some questions developed from our own experiences that may be relevant to you. Hopefully they will help you make the right choice for your studies.
Logistics programs offer a variety of directions. If you want to maintain a broad orientation with a focus on economics, choose Logistics Management. If you are more technically inclined, Logistics Engineering is a good choice. If you are interested in controlling the entire supply chain, consider Supply Chain Management. Still unsure about a career in logistics, but find it interesting? Then maybe (Technical) Business Administration, Facility Management or Integral Safety Studies are for you.
Are you hesitating between HBO or WO? Are you considering a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Associate Degree? And what form of education should you choose: Full-time or Dual? We understand that it can be tricky. If you have just finished high school or MBO, then a full-time HBO program may be for you. If you did VWO or completed a HBO degree, then a WO bachelor’s or Master’s degree might be more suitable. If you are already working, a dual degree program may be of interest. And have you already tried several studies and are thinking about logistics? Then a two-year Associate Degree (AD) program might be for you.
With a logistics degree you can go in any direction. For example, you can work as a Warehouse Manager, Buyer, Production Planner, Logistics Engineer, Customer Service Supervisor or Inventory Controller at transport companies, warehousing companies, production companies, ports, shipping companies, transport and distribution companies or in aviation. No matter where you end up, ultimately every professional in the world of logistics is concerned with controlling the flow of goods and services and the associated flows of money and information.