Logistics VET Hub 2

Logistics VET Hub is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership (KA220-VET) coordinated by Xarxa FP to help vocational education and training (VET) systems adapt to the rapid transition towards the logistics sector. The logistics industry is one of the productive sectors with highest economic growth and trade integration, influencing social welfare and new technological advancements in this and other transversal industries (food, health, tourism). The extensive modernization of logistic services and operations (mechanization, automation) have incurred in a higher diversification of occupations and professional profiles, and in particular, the rapid digital transformation of the logistic sector is changing the industry and therefore the need to change the VET education provision. The logistics industry encounters difficulties in Europe to fill in these new jobs, as this technological modernization clashes with a lack of adequate skilled labor to adapt to the recruiting needs and perform the assigned tasks, which impacts negatively in a higher level of youth unemployment rates. Moreover, this has been aggravated by the lately changes in supply chains and markets behaviour that the Covid-19 pandemic and digitalization are bringing into this sector.

Europe is considering these shortcomings an opportunity to convert into logistics-based training centers. These new challenges require a larger and cooperation investment between logistics business and VET education to rethink human capital and get qualified logistic graduates to acquire the specific knowledge and training to fit in the new job occupations and environment, and be prepared to work in any point of the value chain.

By focusing on the key role of VET as the best education line to better adapt to new and future challenges to overcome the high levels of youth unemployment, the Logistics VET Hub is the first of its kind to become an international partnership of VET schools, companies and institutions over 6 countries in Europe gathering together in mutual interest upon their will to cooperate, share good practices and learn experimental approaches to reshape their VET systems to the world logistics scenario.

General objective

The general objective of the Logistics VET Hub (LVH) is to build a sustainable strategic partnership based on the cooperation among international logistics and VET experts in Europe to exchange good practices on VET logistics specializations in line with the professional profiles, skills, needs and trends of the logistic sector in Europe. Besides, it contributes with recommendations to address the improvement of quality and innovation of the EU VET systems for logistics field of specialization.

Specific objectives

• Influence logistics companies in all partner countries about the advantages of VET as fundamental educational path to meet their sector demands in terms of recruiting high skilled staff;
• Adapt/modify VET logistics-related studies curricula and training offer, according to new sector trends and skills demanded by the companies;
• Raise awareness and attractiveness of VET logistics studies and professions as a strategic career option for present and future youngsters.

Main Actions

1. Mapping the current logistics skills ecosystem

The project began with a comprehensive analysis of the logistics sector in each partner country. Through interviews with companies, VET providers and sector experts, partners identified current labour market needs, existing educational pathways and the main challenges faced by logistics education in Europe. This diagnosis established a common evidence base for the project while identifying examples of innovative practices already implemented across partner regions.

2. Anticipating future logistics skills

Building on the initial analysis, partners explored how digitalisation, automation, sustainability and supply chain transformation are reshaping the logistics industry. Working together with companies and experts, the consortium identified emerging professional profiles and the technical, digital and transversal competences that future logistics professionals will require to remain competitive in a rapidly changing labour market.

3. Developing innovative VET solutions

Based on the identified skills needs, VET providers and companies jointly developed recommendations to modernise logistics education. This collaborative process strengthened cooperation between education and industry while supporting the adaptation of curricula, teaching methodologies and learning environments to better reflect current and future sector demands.

4. Strengthening European cooperation

Throughout the project, partners exchanged knowledge through study visits, transnational meetings and peer-learning activities hosted in different European countries. These exchanges enabled participants to discover innovative training models, strengthen collaboration between institutions and promote the transferability of successful practices across Europe.

Key Results

• A comprehensive European analysis of the logistics sector, including labour market trends, skills gaps and educational challenges.
• Identification of the future professional profiles and competences required in the logistics sector, considering digital transformation, automation and sustainability.
• A collection of European good practices demonstrating innovative approaches to logistics VET and collaboration with industry.
• Recommendations for adapting logistics VET curricula and training provision to better respond to labour market demands.
• A strengthened European network of VET providers, public authorities and logistics companies committed to continued cooperation and knowledge exchange.
• Increased awareness of logistics as an attractive vocational pathway offering high-quality employment opportunities for young people.

Associated partners 

Total budget: 120.000 EUR