Forecast: Road Freight Volume of Cargo Handling Sector in Poland

Based on the available data, the road freight volume in Poland's cargo handling sector has displayed significant volatility over the past decade. In 2023, the volume stood at 7.0 million vehicle-kilometers. Year-on-year variations have ranged dramatically, from highs of 71.43% (2016) to lows of -66.67% (2017). Over the last two years, the sector experienced a notable stabilization with no year-on-year change in both 2021 and 2023, but showed a significant increase in 2022 by 75%. The 5-year CAGR indicates an average annual decline of -1.37% and the forecast suggests a 5-year CAGR of -6.51%, predicting a continued decline through 2028 by 28.57%.

Future trends to watch:

• Potential impacts of economic policies and European Union regulations on the logistics sector.
• Technological advancements in fleet management and logistics optimization.
• Adoption of sustainable logistics practices and their influence on operational costs and efficiency.
• Shifts in trade patterns and their effects on demand for road freight transport.