The forecast for the national transport of road freight in France suggests a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, starting at 15.91 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2024 and decreasing incrementally to 15.61 billion vehicle-kilometers by 2028. Compared to its position in 2023, this forecast anticipates a consistent downward trend over the five-year period, signifying a slight contraction in road freight activity year-over-year.

Future trends to observe include:

Potential shifts in environmental policies affecting road freight transport.
The impact of logistics optimization strategies and technology adoption.
Changes in domestic and international trade dynamics influencing freight demand.
Growth of alternative transport modes such as rail and waterway transport.