TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR A CHANGING INDUSTRY: EDUCATION AND TRAINING AS CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF THE SEAPORT INDUSTRY'S FUTURE

摘要

It is time to begin a global discussion on the future skills requirements and train ing needs of the seaport workforce. The ongoing changes in the industry are immense; from rapid technological advancements, to increased use of automation, to a massive anticipated turnover in the workforce due to our ageing population. The demographic shift in the workforce alone will create a significant gap in domain knowledge within the industry. These challenges must be addressed head-on through comprehensive training and education. But who should be leading this initiative? What kind of training is required? How should it be funded? All of these questions should be addressed in the coming months and years by individual managers, the broader port and maritime industry, and its stakeholders.