The transport of empty road freight in France is projected to decrease annually from 2.27 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2024 to 2.16 billion vehicle-kilometers in 2028. This foretells a steady year-on-year decrease, signaling a slight downward trend over the forecast period. In 2023, this metric stood at 2.30 billion vehicle-kilometers, indicating a consistent decline as the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is negative.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential increases in logistics efficiency and backhauling practice advancements could further impact the reduction in empty road freight transport.
Regulatory changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions might accelerate efforts to minimize empty freight kilometers.
Technological innovations, such as the adoption of digital freight platforms, are likely to influence future transport dynamics.