As of 2023, Switzerland’s total inland freight transport stood at 29.4 billion tonne-kilometers. From 2024 onwards, the forecasts show a steady year-on-year increase. The values for 2024 are estimated at 29.52 billion tonne-kilometers, a slight increase from the previous year. This trend of modest yet consistent growth continues through to 2028, where the value is expected to reach 29.89 billion tonne-kilometers. The year-on-year variation from 2024 to 2025 is about 0.34%, and from 2025 to 2026 is 0.30%. The last two years saw similar changes of 0.30% and 0.30% respectively. Over the last five years, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.34% is observed.

Future trends to watch for:

Sustainability initiatives influencing transportation modes and efficiency.
Technological advancements and digitization in logistics improving operational efficiency.
Potential impacts of economic fluctuations on freight demand and capacity.