In 2023, the number of enterprises in Italy's land transport and transport via pipelines sector stood at approximately 81.60 thousand. From 2024 to 2028, forecasts indicate a consistent decline, with the enterprise count predicted to fall from 79.21 thousand to 69.97 thousand. This trend reflects year-on-year decreases of around 2.96% from 2024 to 2025, 3.03% from 2025 to 2026, 3.08% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.14% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted period shows a negative growth of approximately 3.0% annually, signifying a contraction in the market.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of technological advancements in transportation efficiency that may consolidate smaller enterprises.
Regulatory changes in environmental policies pushing for greener logistics solutions, potentially limiting traditional transport enterprises.
The potential shift towards more integrated European transport networks affecting local enterprise operations in Italy.