Logistics, Trade and Warehousing - About this industry
Whakarite, Hokohoko, Putu Taonga
Wide range of jobs in logistics, trade and warehousing
Stevedores operate straddle carriers to move containers around ports
Work in logistics, trade and warehousing includes the buying, selling, distribution and storage of goods nationally and internationally.
Work in the industry may include:
- buying or selling goods made in New Zealand or overseas
- running an import/export business
- working in and managing a warehouse or storeroom
- organising the freight or shipping of goods.
Freight forwarding a growing area
Rising employee numbers over recent years show that freight forwarding is a growing area of work in this industry.
Number of freight forwarders in 2001 and 2006| Sector | Number of employees, 2001 | Number of employees, 2006 |
|---|
| Road freight forwarding | 1,430 | 1,850 |
| Other freight forwarding | 2,360
| 3,290 |
| Total | 3,790 | 5,140 |
| Source: Department of Labour, Regional Trends Tool |
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