The Total Inland Freight Transport in Germany stood at 483.4 billion tonne-kilometers in 2023. Since 2020, there has been a modest recovery with year-on-year growth rates of 0.55% in 2021, 0.50% in 2022, and 0.49% in 2023, showing a gradual but consistent upward trend. Despite these gains, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years remains negative at -1.10%, reflecting the significant impact of the downturn in 2020 caused by economic disruptions.
Looking forward, the forecast indicates that the annual growth rate will stabilize around 0.37%, with an overall growth rate of 1.88% by 2028. Future trends to watch for include the impact of sustainability initiatives, advancements in logistics technology, and potential changes in trade policies post-2024.
