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== Logistics: profession and organizations == A logistician is a professional logistics practitioner. Professional logisticians are often certified by professional associations. One can either work in a pure logistics company, such as a shipping line, airport, or [[freight forwarder]], or within the logistics department of a company. However, as mentioned above, logistics is a broad field, encompassing procurement, production, distribution, and disposal activities. Hence, career perspectives are broad as well. A new trend{{As of?|date=January 2023}} in the industry is the 4PL, or fourth-party logistics, firms, consulting companies offering logistics services. Some universities and academic institutions train students as logisticians, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A university with a primary focus on logistics is [[Kühne Logistics University]] in Hamburg, Germany. It is non-profit and supported by Kühne-Foundation of the logistics entrepreneur [[Klaus Michael Kühne]]. The [[Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport]] (CILT), established in the United Kingdom in 1919, received a [[Royal Charter]] in 1926. The Chartered Institute is one of the [[professional bodies]] or institutions for the logistics and transport sectors that offer [[professional qualification]]s or degrees in logistics management. CILT programs can be studied at centers around the UK, some of which also offer distance learning options.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edumaritime.net/england-shipping-logistics-professional-certifications/chartered-institute-of-logistics-and-transport|title=Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Professional Logistics Programs|website=EduMaritime|access-date=20 June 2019|archive-date=3 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803113642/https://www.edumaritime.net/england-shipping-logistics-professional-certifications/chartered-institute-of-logistics-and-transport|url-status=dead}}</ref> The institute also have overseas branches namely The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Australia (CILTA)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edumaritime.net/queensland/chartered-institute-of-logistics-transport-australia|title=Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Australia (CILTA) – Certification & Training|website=EduMaritime}}</ref> in Australia and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edumaritime.net/hong-kong/chartered-institute-of-logistics-and-transport-in-hong-kong|title=Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) – PQE Programs|website=EduMaritime}}</ref> in Hong Kong. In the UK, logistics management programs are conducted by many universities and professional bodies such as CILT. These programs are generally offered at the postgraduate level. The Global Institute of Logistics<ref name="gil-home">{{Cite web|url=http://www.globeinst.org/|title=GIL HOME|website=Global Institute of Logistics|access-date=20 June 2019}}</ref> established in New York in 2003 is a [[think tank]] for the profession and is primarily concerned with intercontinental maritime logistics. It is particularly concerned with [[Containerization|container]] logistics and the role of the [[Port authority|seaport authority]] in the maritime logistics chain. The International Association of Public Health Logisticians (IAPHL)<ref name="iaphl">{{Cite web|url=https://iaphl.org/|title=International Association of Public Health Logisiticians|website=IAPHL|access-date=20 June 2019}}</ref> is a professional network that promotes the professional development of supply chain managers and others working in the field of public health logistics and commodity security, with particular focus on developing countries. The association supports logisticians worldwide by providing a community of practice, where members can network, exchange ideas, and improve their professional skills. === Logistics museums === There are many museums in the world which cover various aspects of practical logistics. These include museums of transportation, customs, packing, and industry-based logistics. However, only the following museums are fully dedicated to logistics: ''General logistics'' * Logistics Museum ([[Saint Petersburg]], Russia)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://logistics-museum.ru/en/|title=Logistics Museum|website=logistics-museum.ru|access-date=20 June 2019|archive-date=20 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620011333/http://logistics-museum.ru/en/|url-status=dead}}</ref> * Museum of Logistics (Tokyo, Japan)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lmuse.or.jp/english/|title=Museum of Logistics {{!}} 物流博物館|website=www.lmuse.or.jp|access-date=20 June 2019}}</ref> * [[Beijing Wuzi University]] Logistics Museum (Beijing, China) ''Military logistics'' * [[Royal Logistic Corps Museum]] ([[Hampshire]], England, United Kingdom) * The Canadian Forces Logistics Museum ([[Montreal]], Quebec, Canada)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://museesmontreal.org/en/museums/canadian-forces-logistics-museum|title=Canadian Forces Logistics Museum|website=Montreal Museums|access-date=20 June 2019|archive-date=20 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620011335/http://museesmontreal.org/en/museums/canadian-forces-logistics-museum|url-status=dead}}</ref> * Logistics Museum ([[Hanoi]], Vietnam)
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