In 2023, the national road freight volume of wood, cork, straw, plaiting, pulp and paper, printed matter, and recorded media in Italy stood at 4.71 billion tonne kilometers. From 2024, a declining trend is forecasted, with annual year-on-year reductions noted: 2024 sees a -3% decrease from 2023, 2025 a -3% drop from 2024, 2026 continues with a -2.9% decrease, 2027 experiences a -3% shift, and 2028 closes with a -2.9% reduction compared to 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period shows an average decline of -2.9% per annum.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of evolving environmental policies on transportation practices and costs.
Technological advancements in logistics and their role in optimizing freight operations.
Potential shifts in demand due to changing market needs or economic conditions.