The transport of loaded and empty road freight in the UK is forecasted to decline from 78.61 million journeys in 2024 to 73.25 million journeys in 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year decrease of 1.76% between 2024 and 2025, 1.75% between 2025 and 2026, 1.77% between 2026 and 2027, and 1.75% between 2027 and 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this forecasted period is approximately -1.76%. In 2023, the volume stood at approximately 80 million journeys.

Key future trends to watch for include:

Technological advances in logistics and transportation efficiency.
Increasing reliance on alternative transport modes due to policy and environmental shifts.
Potential impact of economic conditions on goods production and subsequent freight demands.