The United States leads the sector with 5.06 billion hours, reflecting a substantial 7.93% year-on-year growth, driven by robust e-commerce and logistics demand. Italy at 0.68186 billion hours, Canada at 0.46223 billion hours, and Spain at 0.36795 billion hours, show moderate growth, with year-on-year increases of 0.96%, 2.45%, and 1.35% respectively. The Netherlands and Czech Republic also exhibit growth with 3.14% and 1.78%, aligning with their strategic logistics hubs in Europe. Sweden, Greece, and Romania show smaller but positive growth trends of 0.59%, 1.04%, and 3.77%. Portugal, Ireland, Denmark, and Slovenia each display variations, with Ireland notably surging by 11.55%. Finland and Norway show minor declines of -0.51% and -1.09%, while Iceland experiences a significant -6.7% decrease.
Future trends to watch include:
- Automation and digital transformation in warehousing, potentially reducing total hours worked while increasing efficiency.
- Continued e-commerce growth driving further demand in North America and Europe.
- Sustainability practices impacting transportation support activities.
- Potential volatility due to geopolitical tensions affecting global supply chains.
Top countries in Employees in Warehousing and Support Activities for Transportation Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 5,060 | 2023 | +5.84% | +7.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 681.86 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 462.23 | 2023 | +3.02% | +2.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 367.95 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 183.08 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 154.76 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 109.35 | 2023 | +1% | +0.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 100.27 | 2023 | -0.27% | +1.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 93.71 | 2023 | -0.29% | +3.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 75.63 | 2023 | +4.18% | +0.79% | View data |
