Also called: Ocean Freight Logistics Analyst
Plans how goods move by ship across the world as efficiently as possible.
Logisticians book container space, track shipments, and reroute cargo when ports get congested.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in supply chain management or logistics.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business.
Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years). BLS projects about 17% growth for logisticians (2024-34).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI optimizes routes and bookings; logisticians handle disruptions, exceptions and customer relationships.
Classes: AP Statistics, Geography, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1081.
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