Investing in the future of jobs and skills: Transport and logistics - Sector report

The transport sector is one of the most important sectors for the European economy. Its importance stems not only from its size - which is estimated to be € 803 billion or 6.6% of European GDP in 2007 - but also from the fact that it plays a crucial role in connecting other economic actors with each other. The transport sector is characterized by a great diversity and different transport modes that come with different technologies, regulations, challenges and know how and skills requirements.