In 2023, the volume of national road freight transport in Italy stood at 714.80 million metric tons. Forecasted values for 2024 indicate a decline to 680.66 million metric tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4.8%. This downward trend is expected to continue through 2025 with a projected volume of 648.83 million metric tons, representing a further decrease of 4.7%. Forecasted figures for 2026 to 2028 show consistent declines: 617.64 (-4.8%), 587.06 (-5.0%), and 557.11 million metric tons (-5.1%) respectively. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -5.1%.
Future trends to watch for in the Italian road freight transport sector include advancements in logistics technology, shifts towards more sustainable transportation methods, regulatory changes within the EU, and the impact of ongoing economic conditions on domestic trade and transportation demand.
