Occupational training figures for the logistics sector in Baden-Württemberg
The following overview of trainee numbers in the logistics sector clearly shows that the number of trainees has increased significantly in almost all occupational groups of the logistics sector.
Number of trainees in Baden-Württemberg (BW) and Germany (Dt.)
| Occupation | 2009 (BW) | 2010 (BW) | 2011 (BW) | 2009 (Dt.) | 2010 (Dt.) | 2011 (Dt.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional driver (HW) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Professional driver (IH) | 247 | 384 | 432 | 2,101 | 2,569 | 3,402 |
| Courier, express and postal services specialist (IH) | 180 | 248 | 228 | 915 | 1,362 | 1,569 |
| Specialist in storage logistics (HW) | 12 | 22 | 25 | 165 | 225 | 245 |
| Specialist in storage logistics (IH) | 1,068 | 1,275 | 1,479 | 8,077 | 9,365 | 10,443 |
| Specialist in furniture, kitchen and relocation service (HW) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 17 |
| Specialist in furniture, kitchen and relocation service (IH) | 46 | 69 | 41 | 536 | 406 | 403 |
| Storekeeper (HW) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| Storekeeper (IH) | 533 | 595 | 736 | 6,008 | 4,627 | 4,717 |
| Manager of courier, express and postal services (IH) | 23 | 14 | 8 | 162 | 132 | 122 |
| Manager of freight forwarding and logistics services (IH) | 632 | 739 | 872 | 4,495 | 5,284 | 6,113 |
| All logistics-related occupations | 2,746 | 3,351 | 3,830 | 22,530 | 24,025 | 27,066 |
| All occupations | 76,507 | 74,549 | 78,813 | 566,004 | 559,960 | 570,140 |
HW = trade / craft
IH = industry and trading
Source: Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB) - 30th September 2011
The logistics sector is thus fully living up to its current reputation as a "job machine".