The European road freight transport landscape in 2023 showed key trends with Germany leading the market, although with a slight decline of 1.14%. Conversely, countries like Romania and Norway experienced significant growth, reflecting enhancements in infrastructure and investment in logistics. Positive growth in Spain and Italy indicates a robust Southern European market, while the United Kingdom saw minimal decline, suggesting stable but stagnant transport activities.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased digitalization of logistics processes to enhance efficiency.
- Greater focus on sustainable transport practices to reduce emissions.
- Potential shifts in trade patterns due to geopolitical changes affecting modalities and volume.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Unloaded in Intermediate Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.99 | 2023 | -1% | -1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 12.08 | 2023 | +0.31% | +1.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.31 | 2023 | -1.19% | +2.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 9.61 | 2023 | +3.92% | +1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 7.71 | 2023 | +0.092% | -0.16% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5.52 | 2023 | +2.79% | +0.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.08 | 2023 | +4.32% | -1.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 3.83 | 2023 | +9.07% | +10.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.44 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.41 | 2023 | -2.66% | -0.037% | View data |
