The Transport Sector: A Major Job Provider
2 October 2011
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TUNIS (TAP) - Different transport modes can create new jobs and boost regional economies if the planned programs are implemented, participants emphasized at a forum on "Employment and Regional Development in the Transport and Logistics Sector," held Wednesday in Tunis.
Industry leaders plan to employ 14,707 workers in the land transport sector, with 8,278 (56.3%) in the private sector and 6,429 (43.7%) in the public sector between 2001 and 2014. Additionally, 826 workers will be hired in the maritime transport sector between 2012 and 2015.
Speakers believe that logistics development alone will create 35,000 jobs in the medium to long term, including almost 20,000 direct, specialized jobs, once the logistics strategy is implemented.
This strategy aims to establish a network of logistics zones across the country (Greater Tunis, Sousse, Sfax, Gafsa, Tozeur, Jendouba, and Zarzis).
They indicated that major projects, such as the Enfidha deep-water port and the expansion of the rail network to all regions, will create new jobs, in addition to the wide-ranging opportunities offered by new professions in the maritime and aviation sectors.
Estimates show that international demand for shipping officers is around 70,000, with 40,000 in Europe and 25,000 in the Mediterranean region.
International and national needs for pilots are estimated at 120,000 and 500 respectively for the period 2008-2016.
Mr. Salem Miladi, Minister of Transport, recommended addressing shortcomings in the old development model which failed to absorb job applications from university graduates due to its lack of creativity and innovation.
The minister highlighted efforts to improve transport sector performance through the implementation of the public and collective transport development strategy, particularly rail transport.
This includes strengthening and modernizing airport infrastructure, improving service quality, enhancing safety, and simplifying procedures.
The next step will focus on increasing the transport sector's share of GDP to 8.5%, bringing it closer to that of European Union countries (10%) and some emerging countries like Turkey.
Other objectives include strengthening the sector's role in achieving growth and social justice, reducing regional disparities between coastal and inland areas through projects benefiting inland zones. This also involves facilitating production by connecting production and consumption sites.
It should be noted that the transport sector provides 135,000 direct jobs, 83% of which are in land transport.
Maritime and port activities provide around 6,107 direct jobs, including 3,907 in the public sector and 2,200 in the private sector. The air transport sector provides 14,000 direct jobs.
Published September 28, 2011.
Posted October 2, 2011.
Tunisiesoir.com
Industry leaders plan to employ 14,707 workers in the land transport sector, with 8,278 (56.3%) in the private sector and 6,429 (43.7%) in the public sector between 2001 and 2014. Additionally, 826 workers will be hired in the maritime transport sector between 2012 and 2015.
Speakers believe that logistics development alone will create 35,000 jobs in the medium to long term, including almost 20,000 direct, specialized jobs, once the logistics strategy is implemented.
This strategy aims to establish a network of logistics zones across the country (Greater Tunis, Sousse, Sfax, Gafsa, Tozeur, Jendouba, and Zarzis).
They indicated that major projects, such as the Enfidha deep-water port and the expansion of the rail network to all regions, will create new jobs, in addition to the wide-ranging opportunities offered by new professions in the maritime and aviation sectors.
Estimates show that international demand for shipping officers is around 70,000, with 40,000 in Europe and 25,000 in the Mediterranean region.
International and national needs for pilots are estimated at 120,000 and 500 respectively for the period 2008-2016.
Mr. Salem Miladi, Minister of Transport, recommended addressing shortcomings in the old development model which failed to absorb job applications from university graduates due to its lack of creativity and innovation.
The minister highlighted efforts to improve transport sector performance through the implementation of the public and collective transport development strategy, particularly rail transport.
This includes strengthening and modernizing airport infrastructure, improving service quality, enhancing safety, and simplifying procedures.
The next step will focus on increasing the transport sector's share of GDP to 8.5%, bringing it closer to that of European Union countries (10%) and some emerging countries like Turkey.
Other objectives include strengthening the sector's role in achieving growth and social justice, reducing regional disparities between coastal and inland areas through projects benefiting inland zones. This also involves facilitating production by connecting production and consumption sites.
It should be noted that the transport sector provides 135,000 direct jobs, 83% of which are in land transport.
Maritime and port activities provide around 6,107 direct jobs, including 3,907 in the public sector and 2,200 in the private sector. The air transport sector provides 14,000 direct jobs.
Published September 28, 2011.
Posted October 2, 2011.
Tunisiesoir.com
