Market Insights ON
Data from the world of transport
- Fuel stability
and inflation shifts
reshape logistics - Driver shortages
persist,
testing European
supply chains - Digitalization
drives growth amid
rising market pressures
Market Analysis
- Freight rates in flux: 2024 saw a turbulent freight market, with early-year declines, a mid-year recovery, and renewed volatility in Q3.
- Economic uncertainty across Europe: Germany faces its second year of GDP contraction, while Poland, Spain, and Italy navigate inflationary pressures, fluctuating demand, and infrastructure inefficiencies.
- Supply chain resilience under pressure: Seasonal disruptions, labor shortages, and regulatory shifts are shaping road transport strategies, pushing companies to rethink cost efficiency and planning.
Trends and challenges
- Technology as a game-changer: AI and automation are redefining logistics, from route planning to cost optimization.
- Shaping the future of logistics: The shift towards digital freight platforms, eCMR, and advanced analytics is now critical for operational efficiency.
"The rapid development of AI in 2025 and the broad availability of digital tools are revolutionizing transport management. Shippers who invest in technologies to optimize transport asset utilization and demand prediction will gain a competitive edge."
