The freight transport by road sector in Italy has shown a promising trajectory over the last decade, starting from 221.29 thousand employees in 2013 and steadily increasing to 316.3 thousand employees by 2023. The sector saw a negative year-on-year variation of 3.11% in 2013 but rebounded in subsequent years, peaking at a 7.35% increase in 2016. From 2018 onwards, the growth rate stabilized, maintaining a continuous upward trend with year-on-year variations ranging from 2.46% to 4.29% over the last five years. As of 2023, the number of employees stood at 316.3 thousand, reflecting a CAGR of 2.69% over the past five years.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing automation in the logistics sector, which may impact employment numbers.
- Regulatory changes regarding emissions and road safety could affect operational dynamics.
- COVID-19 pandemic's long-term impacts on supply chain and labor market fluctuations.
- Technological advancements such as AI and IoT in freight management could create new job roles while making some existing roles obsolete.