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Amman – Head of Jordan Logistics Syndicate and National Logistics Skills Council Nabil Khatib stresses need to build integrated national skills system for logistics based on real public–private partnership.

Speaking at opening of verification workshop for sector study Identifying educational and training needs of workers in Jordan’s logistics services sector, he says education and training must link to real labour-market needs to raise workforce efficiency and strengthen sector competitiveness.

Workshop is organised by syndicate and council at Amman Chamber of Commerce under labour-market–oriented vocational education, training and higher-education project funded by GIZ. Study updates earlier work in Aqaba in 2023 and 2020 skills-gap study conducted with National Centre for Human Resources Development.

Khatib, who is also first deputy chairman of chamber, says efforts provide accurate data to guide continuous training policies and build competitive, innovative and well-regulated logistics sector capable of generating jobs aligned with market supply and demand.

He notes achievements over past five years in training, qualification, employment-linked training, on-the-job training and recognition of prior learning, positioning syndicate and council as operating hub for logistics services sector.

Khatib highlights completion and accreditation of international FIATA diploma curricula for freight forwarding with specialist trainers, and launch of first programme in July 2025 as first national comprehensive programme qualifying workers in freight, logistics, international trade, insurance, multimodal transport, safety and sustainability. He also cites MoU with Ministry of Labour to train and employ trainees with support from ministry fund.

National Skills Council secretary-general and study team leader Abdullah Jubour outlines sector development since 2006 freight-transport law, 2007 establishment of syndicate, 2018 launch of national skills council, hundreds of training programmes and specialised national accreditations in maritime and logistics management. He notes adoption of FIATA diploma in November 2024 and first cohort launch in June 2025, with graduation expected early 2026, alongside development of interactive digital platforms.

Lead researcher Ismail Abu Sheikha of German Jordanian University presents key findings on essential skills, existing gaps, training-system challenges and participation levels of disadvantaged groups.

Recommendations include national logistics competency framework defining skills for each job level, unified training accreditation through national logistics vocational-training centre, short internationally accredited training units, financial support through grants and incentives, inclusive policies for women and persons with disabilities, digital training and regional branches to bridge spatial gaps, and stronger integration of theoretical and practical training.

Workshop programme includes video on FIATA freight-forwarder programme and interactive discussions on results and technical feedback.

Organisers thank Ministry of Labour, Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission, GIZ and ILO, stressing need for continued partnership to strengthen competitiveness of logistics services sector nationally and regionally.