In 2023, Colombia led with 3.99 billion total hours worked in transportation and warehousing, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 0.019%. Germany followed at 3.51 billion hours with a 0.81% increase, and the United Kingdom at 3.17 billion hours, seeing a significant 1.75% rise. Italy and Poland reported 2.33 and 2.32 billion hours respectively with a slight increase. France had 2.25 billion hours with a 0.75% growth. Canada recorded 2.0 billion hours, up by 1.6%. Trends point to slight but steady growth in most countries, with notable exceptions in Greece, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Latvia, which experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include the impact of automation and technology on operational efficiency, the influence of global trade dynamics, and policy changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions, which could affect total hours worked in transportation and warehousing sectors across different countries.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Transportation and Warehousing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Colombia | 3,990 | 2023 | 0% | +0.019% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,510 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 3,170 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,330 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 2,320 | 2023 | +1.06% | +1.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2,250 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 2,000 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1,590 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 1,310 | 2023 | +1% | +1.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Chile | 1,310 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.45% | View data |
