Logistics is more than trucks and warehouses – it is the backbone of our global world. Every day, it ensures that products arrive exactly where they are needed. And this is where you come in: in logistics, you don’t just move packages – you help shape the future.

Whether you are an organizational talent, a tech enthusiast, or a numbers expert, the opportunities are as diverse as the routes goods travel. From modern IT systems and sustainable transport solutions to international projects, you will find exciting education and career paths that go far beyond the familiar image.

Discover how your contribution keeps the world moving – while helping you achieve your own goals.

Get inspired by our logistics song… available in German only.

A Journey from Apprenticeship to Research in Sustainable Transport Policy

What are your daily tasks at work?
I examine how political and organizational frameworks can make freight transport more sustainable and how transport decisions are made in practice.

What do you like most about your job?
What I enjoy most is the combination of analytical work, strategic thinking, and practical application. It allows me to develop solutions that truly make a difference.

What kind of education or training is required for your job?
My career started with an apprenticeship in logistics. After completing a preparatory course for university admission, I earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in logistics at the University of Applied Sciences in Steyr. Today, I work there as a researcher while pursuing a PhD at the University of Antwerp.

 

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In Austria, a wide range of educational pathways is open to you if you are aiming for a career in logistics.
You can start with an apprenticeship directly after compulsory schooling (for example as a freight forwarding clerk), continue with upper secondary vocational education leading to the Matura, or choose a degree programme with a focus on logistics.

At tertiary level, Universities of Applied Sciences such as the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna offer specialised logistics programmes – some of them taught in English.

Find the path that fits you best and take your first step into the world of logistics.