Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size 2025-2029
The Europe road freight transportation market size is forecast to increase by USD 41.2 billion at a CAGR of 1.8% between 2024 and 2029.
- The European road freight transportation market is characterized by its significant role in intermodal transportation and the ongoing digital transformation. Road freight remains a cornerstone of logistics networks due to its flexibility, efficiency, and extensive coverage. However, this market faces increasing competitive pressure and higher operational costs, which necessitate continuous improvement and innovation. The digital transformation in road freight transportation is reshaping business models and operations. Advanced technologies, such as real-time tracking, route optimization, and predictive analytics, enable carriers to enhance service quality, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the integration of digital platforms and automation tools facilitates seamless collaboration between shippers, carriers, and consignees, creating a more efficient and interconnected logistics ecosystem.
- Despite these opportunities, road freight transportation faces challenges that require strategic navigation. Competitive pricing puts pressure on margins, necessitating cost optimization and productivity enhancements. Additionally, regulatory compliance and environmental concerns, such as emissions regulations and fuel taxes, add to the operational burden. To capitalize on the market's potential and navigate these challenges effectively, companies must focus on digitalization, operational efficiency, and sustainable transformation practices.
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1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Country Market Characteristics
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market by Geography
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Vehicle Type
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
- Executive Summary - Chart on Incremental Growth
- Executive Summary - Data Table on Incremental Growth
- Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Technavio Analysis
- 2.1 Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
- Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
- 2.2 Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
- Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
- 2.3 Factors of disruption
- Overview on factors of disruption
- 2.4 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
3 Market Landscape
- 3.1 Market ecosystem
- Parent Market
- Data Table on - Parent Market
- 3.2 Market characteristics
- Market characteristics analysis
4 Market Sizing
- 4.1 Market definition
- Offerings of companies included in the market definition
- 4.2 Market segment analysis
- 4.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2024-2029
- Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Europe: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Regional - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
5 Historic Market Size
- 5.1 Road Freight Transportation Market in Europe 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - Data Table on Road Freight Transportation Market in Europe 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
- 5.2 Vehicle Type segment analysis 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - Vehicle Type Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
- 5.3 Product segment analysis 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - Product Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
- 5.4 Geography segment analysis 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - Geography Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
6 Qualitative Analysis
- 6.1 Impact of AI on the Road Freight Transportation Market in Europe
7 Five Forces Analysis
- 7.1 Five forces summary
- Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2024 and 2029
- 7.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2024 and 2029
- 7.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.4 Threat of new entrants
- Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.5 Threat of substitutes
- Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.6 Threat of rivalry
- Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.7 Market condition
- Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2024 and 2029
8 Market Segmentation by Vehicle Type
- 8.1 Market segments
- Chart on Vehicle Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Vehicle Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- 8.2 Comparison by Vehicle Type
- Chart on Comparison by Vehicle Type
- Data Table on Comparison by Vehicle Type
- 8.3 Medium and heavy commercial vehicle - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Medium and heavy commercial vehicle - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Medium and heavy commercial vehicle - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Medium and heavy commercial vehicle - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Medium and heavy commercial vehicle - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 8.4 Light commercial vehicle - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Light commercial vehicle - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Light commercial vehicle - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Light commercial vehicle - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Light commercial vehicle - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 8.5 Market opportunity by Vehicle Type
- Market opportunity by Vehicle Type ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Vehicle Type ($ billion)
9 Market Segmentation by Product
- 9.1 Market segments
- Chart on Product - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Product - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- 9.2 Comparison by Product
- Chart on Comparison by Product
- Data Table on Comparison by Product
- 9.3 Food and beverages - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Food and beverages - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Food and beverages - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Food and beverages - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Food and beverages - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 9.4 Metals and mining - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Metals and mining - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Metals and mining - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Metals and mining - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Metals and mining - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 9.5 Dangerous goods - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Dangerous goods - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Dangerous goods - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Dangerous goods - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Dangerous goods - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 9.6 Agriculture - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Agriculture - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Agriculture - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Agriculture - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Agriculture - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 9.7 Others - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Others - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 9.8 Market opportunity by Product
- Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
10 Market Segmentation by End-User
- 10.1 Market segments
- Chart on End-User - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on End-User - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- 10.2 Comparison by End-User
- Chart on Comparison by End-User
- Data Table on Comparison by End-User
- 10.3 Agriculture - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Agriculture - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Agriculture - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Agriculture - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Agriculture - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 10.4 Fishing - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Fishing - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Fishing - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Fishing - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Fishing - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 10.5 Forestry - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Forestry - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Forestry - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Forestry - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Forestry - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 10.6 Construction - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Construction - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Construction - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Construction - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Construction - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 10.7 Manufacturing - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Manufacturing - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Manufacturing - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Manufacturing - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Manufacturing - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 10.8 Pipe - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Pipe - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Pipe - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Pipe - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Pipe - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 10.9 Market opportunity by End-User
- Market opportunity by End-User ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by End-User ($ billion)
11 Market Segmentation by Destination
- 11.1 Market segments
- Chart on Destination - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Destination - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- 11.2 Comparison by Destination
- Chart on Comparison by Destination
- Data Table on Comparison by Destination
- 11.3 Domestic - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Domestic - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Domestic - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Domestic - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Domestic - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 11.4 International - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on International - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on International - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on International - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on International - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 11.5 Market opportunity by Destination
- Market opportunity by Destination ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Destination ($ billion)
12 Market Segmentation by Container Type
- 12.1 Market segments
- Chart on Container Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Container Type - Market share (2024-2029) (%)
- 12.2 Comparison by Container Type
- Chart on Comparison by Container Type
- Data Table on Comparison by Container Type
- 12.3 Containerized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Containerized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Containerized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Containerized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Containerized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 12.4 Non-Containerized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029)
- Chart on Non-Containerized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Data Table on Non-Containerized - Market size and forecast (2024-2029) ($ billion)
- Chart on Non-Containerized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- Data Table on Non-Containerized - Year-over-year growth (2024-2029) (%)
- 12.5 Market opportunity by Container Type
- Market opportunity by Container Type ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Container Type ($ billion)
13 Customer Landscape
- 13.1 Customer landscape overview
- Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
14 Geographic Landscape
- 14.1 Geographic segmentation
- Chart on Market share by geography - 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by geography - 2024-2029 (%)
- 14.2 Geographic comparison
- Chart on Geographic comparison
- Data Table on Geographic comparison
- 14.3 Germany - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 14.4 Spain - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Spain - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Spain - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Spain - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Spain - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 14.5 UK - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 14.6 France - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on France - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on France - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on France - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on France - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 14.7 Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Rest of Europe - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Rest of Europe - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 14.8 Market opportunity by geography
- Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)
15 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
- 15.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
- 15.4 Market opportunities/restraints
16 Competitive Landscape
- 16.2 Competitive Landscape
- Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
- 16.3 Landscape disruption
- Overview on factors of disruption
- 16.4 Industry risks
- Impact of key risks on business
17 Competitive Analysis
- 17.2 Company ranking index
- 17.3 Market positioning of companies
- Matrix on companies position and classification
- 17.4 AP Moller Maersk AS
- AP Moller Maersk AS - Overview
- AP Moller Maersk AS - Business segments
- AP Moller Maersk AS - Key news
- AP Moller Maersk AS - Key offerings
- AP Moller Maersk AS - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 17.5 CEVA Logistics
- CEVA Logistics - Overview
- CEVA Logistics - Product / Service
- CEVA Logistics - Key news
- CEVA Logistics - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.6 DACHSER SE
- DACHSER SE - Overview
- DACHSER SE - Product / Service
- DACHSER SE - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.7 Deutsche Bahn AG
- Deutsche Bahn AG - Overview
- Deutsche Bahn AG - Product / Service
- Deutsche Bahn AG - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.8 Deutsche Post AG
- Deutsche Post AG - Overview
- Deutsche Post AG - Business segments
- Deutsche Post AG - Key news
- Deutsche Post AG - Key offerings
- Deutsche Post AG - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 17.9 DSV AS
- DSV AS - Overview
- DSV AS - Business segments
- DSV AS - Key offerings
- DSV AS - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 17.10 Ewals Cargo Care Holdings BV
- Ewals Cargo Care Holdings BV - Overview
- Ewals Cargo Care Holdings BV - Product / Service
- Ewals Cargo Care Holdings BV - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.11 FedEx Corp.
- FedEx Corp. - Overview
- FedEx Corp. - Business segments
- FedEx Corp. - Key news
- FedEx Corp. - Key offerings
- FedEx Corp. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 17.12 GEODIS
- GEODIS - Overview
- GEODIS - Product / Service
- GEODIS - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.13 H.Essers
- H.Essers - Overview
- H.Essers - Product / Service
- H.Essers - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.14 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE and Co KG
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE and Co KG - Overview
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE and Co KG - Product / Service
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE and Co KG - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.15 Kuehne Nagel Management AG
- Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Overview
- Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Business segments
- Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Key news
- Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Key offerings
- Kuehne Nagel Management AG - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 17.16 Rhenus SE and Co. KG
- Rhenus SE and Co. KG - Overview
- Rhenus SE and Co. KG - Product / Service
- Rhenus SE and Co. KG - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.17 Schneider and Cie. AG
- Schneider and Cie. AG - Overview
- Schneider and Cie. AG - Product / Service
- Schneider and Cie. AG - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 17.18 XPO Inc.
- XPO Inc. - Overview
- XPO Inc. - Business segments
- XPO Inc. - Key news
- XPO Inc. - Key offerings
- XPO Inc. - Segment focus
- SWOT
18 Appendix
- 18.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
- Inclusions checklist
- Exclusions checklist
- 18.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
- Currency conversion rates for US$
- 18.4 Research methodology
- 18.7 Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- 18.9 360 degree market analysis
- 360 degree market analysis
- 18.10 List of abbreviations
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape
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