Logistics and Transportation
Undergraduate program · Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Transportation Engineering
Modality
In-person
Duration
4 years
Campus
Samborondón, Guayaquil
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About the program
Study Logistics and Transportation at ECOTEC
The Logistics and Transportation program prepares professionals capable of managing procurement, transportation, production, and distribution through digital tools and research methods to optimize national and international logistics processes. The program promotes an ethical, entrepreneurial profile committed to social responsibility and the country’s sustainable development.
Degree awarded
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics and Transportation Engineering
CES Resolution: RPC-SO-07-No.103-2025
Graduate profile
What you will be able to do
When you graduate from Logistics and Transportation, you will have developed these professional competencies.
Carry out processes of analysis and interpretation of information in diverse contexts, promoting the assessment of data to issue well-founded judgments, maintaining a reflective and respectful approach toward different positions in order to provide effective solutions to complex problems.
Effectively lead work teams, taking on commitments that contribute to the improvement and development of an organization, promoting collaborative leadership to strengthen cohesion and the achievement of common goals, with an ethical and responsible attitude in joint decision-making for conflict resolution.
Generate original ideas in diverse contexts, promoting the association of concepts and the identification of relationships between factors to address challenges in an innovative way, maintaining an open and flexible attitude toward change with a critical approach in the implementation of original and creative solutions.
Develop a logical and structured sequence of research processes autonomously and creatively, for the generation of new knowledge and the application and strengthening of existing knowledge, collecting and analyzing data clearly and coherently, maintaining a critical and ethical approach at every stage of the research process.
Apply theoretical, empirical, and statistical methods in logistics management decision-making to optimize logistics and transportation processes, fostering critical, ethical, and sustainable thinking in the business environment.
Analyze the management and optimization of logistics processes by evaluating supply chain components to integrate technological and sustainable tools, improving operational efficiency and fostering environmentally responsible business development.
Develop logistics projects that promote sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness in productive and business contexts to improve supply chain efficiency, demonstrating respect for the environment.
Design logistics methods by creating strategies that optimize resources, reduce costs and time, and balance operational efficiency to ensure sustainable growth and long-term competitive advantage, strengthening social and corporate responsibility.
Career opportunities
Where do Logistics and Transportation professionals work?
A Logistics and Transportation engineer manages the journey of products from supplier to customer: sourcing, warehousing, production, transportation, and distribution. Studying Logistics and Transportation in Ecuador prepares you to work for importers and exporters, logistics operators, ports, and retail and trade companies, sectors with a strong presence in Guayaquil thanks to its port activity.
Supply chain management
You coordinate suppliers, purchasing, inventory, and distribution so that products arrive on time and at the lowest cost, integrating all the areas involved.
Warehouse operations
You organize distribution centers and warehouses, decide where goods are stored, control inventory, and improve receiving and dispatch times.
Transportation and distribution
You plan routes, choose transportation modes, and manage owned or contracted fleets to deliver cargo safely, on time, and efficiently.
Foreign trade and international logistics
You coordinate import and export shipments, work with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and customs, and plan the logistics of goods moving between countries.
Logistics analysis and optimization
You use statistical methods and digital tools to measure indicators, detect inefficiencies, and propose improvements in cost, time, and service level.
Logistics entrepreneurship
You develop your own logistics service ventures, such as last-mile delivery or warehousing, guided by sustainability and competitiveness.
Study plan
Curriculum and brochure
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Admissions
Admission requirements
Have these documents ready for your admission process. Your advisor will confirm whether your program requires any additional documents.
ID document
Color copy of your national ID card, or passport if you are an international student.
Academic record
Copy of your high school report card or academic record.
Current photo
Recent color digital photo with a light background.
Where to study
Campuses where Logistics and Transportation is offered
Academic quality
Results reports
Why ECOTEC
Why study Logistics and Transportation at ECOTEC?
Degree recognized in Spain and the U.S.
Your undergraduate degree is recognized in Spain and the United States (conditions apply depending on the program).
International certifications
Complement your degree with certifications from Meta, Google, Microsoft, and IBM.
Recognized quality
ECOTEC is part of the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education Latin America Rankings.
Three campuses
Study in Samborondón, Guayaquil, or La Costa, with modern classrooms, laboratories, and green areas.
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions about Logistics and Transportation
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What does a logistics engineer do?
They plan and control the movement of materials and products across the entire supply chain: purchasing, inventory, warehousing, transportation, and delivery to the customer. They analyze data to reduce costs and lead times, coordinate with suppliers and carriers, and solve unexpected problems so operations keep running. It is a key profile in trade, industry, and logistics operators.
How long is the Logistics and Transportation program at ECOTEC?
The Logistics and Transportation program at ECOTEC University takes 4 years, in an on-campus format. The curriculum is organized by semesters, and you can review it in full in the curriculum map on this page.
What degree will I earn if I study Logistics and Transportation?
When you graduate, you earn the degree of Ingeniero/a en Logística y Transporte (Engineer in Logistics and Transportation). The program is approved by the Council for Higher Education (CES) under resolution RPC-SO-07-No.103-2025, and your degree is registered with SENESCYT, so it is officially valid in Ecuador.
At which campus can I study Logistics and Transportation?
You can study Logistics and Transportation at the Samborondón campus (Vía Samborondón, Km 13.5) and the Guayaquil campus (Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, Km 2.5). Choose the campus closest to you: the curriculum is the same at each one.
What is the difference between Logistics and Transportation and Foreign Trade?
Foreign Trade focuses on the commercial and regulatory side of exchange between countries: international negotiation, customs regimes, and trade agreements. Logistics and Transportation focuses on operations: how goods are sourced, stored, transported, and distributed, both within the country and abroad. In practice, both profiles work together on imports and exports.
What are the requirements to study Logistics and Transportation at ECOTEC?
To begin your admission to Logistics and Transportation, you need your identity document (national ID card or passport), your high school academic record or report card, and a recent photograph. An admissions advisor will confirm whether any additional documents are needed and will guide you through the entire process.
Why study Logistics and Transportation in Ecuador?
Ecuador moves a large share of its trade by sea, and Guayaquil concentrates port, commercial, and industrial activity that needs professionals capable of organizing supply chains. In addition, e-commerce and home delivery have made the need to plan deliveries, inventory, and routes with technical expertise more visible.
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