Market Trends of europe domestic courier Industry
European Union allocated USD 5.76 billion to 135 transportation projects to boost economic recovery
- In Europe, the GDP of the transport and storage sector rise by 10.48% in 2021 due to rise in trade and travel. In 2022, around 135 transport infrastructure projects were selected for EU grants totaling USD 6 billion.The transportation and warehouse sector plays a crucial role in supporting operations across various industries, with Germany leading as the dominant player, surpassing France and the United Kingdom. Globally, Germany ranks third in both imports and exports of goods. The German federal government expressed its intention to increase investments in transportation infrastructure, allocating over EUR 12 billion (USD 12.80 billion) for federal highways and around EUR 1.7 billion (USD 1.81 billion) for waterways in 2022, thereby demonstrating its commitment to improving transportation networks.
- The German government intends to invest more in rail than roads. In 2022, Deutsche Bahn, the federal government, and the local and regional governments invested roughly EUR 13.6 billion (USD 14.51 billion) in rail infrastructure projects. Lower Saxony, Hamburg, Bremen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Schleswig-Holstein are partnering with DB to invest in modernizing their rail network by 2030.
- In 2022, the European Union approved EUR 5.4 billion through grants for approximately 135 transport infrastructural projects. These projects aim to aid post-pandemic economic recovery in the EU Member States, enhance transport links, promote sustainable transportation, boost safety, and create job opportunities. All supported projects are part of the Trans-European Transport Network, which connects EU Member States and aligns with the European Union's goal of completing the TEN-T core network by 2030 and the comprehensive network by 2050.
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Since February 2023, diesel imports from the Middle East, Asia, and North America have increased due to the ban on imports from Russia
- Gasoline prices surpassed EUR 2 (USD 2.13) per liter in most of the 19 eurozone countries in Q1 2022. The main reason behind the increased prices was supply issues due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as Russia supplied more than a quarter of the EU's petroleum needs. In 2021, the average price for a liter of gasoline in the eurozone was EUR 1.30 (USD 1.38); at the start of 2022, the price was about EUR 1.55 (USD 1.65) per liter.
- Russia has been Europe’s largest supplier of diesel. In 2023, diesel prices declined in Europe. Since February 2023, when the European Union implemented the ban on petroleum product imports from Russia, diesel exports from Russia to Europe have averaged 24,000 barrels per day (b/d), down by 96% from the 630,000 b/d Russia sent to Europe in 2022. From February through May, diesel exports to Europe increased by 51% (160,000 b/d) from the Middle East, by 97% (147,000 b/d) from Asia, and by 65% (47,000 b/d) from North America.
- Denmark is the most expensive country for petrol, and Finland is the most expensive for diesel. Austria has the cheapest petrol, and Spain is the cheapest for diesel. Fuel prices in the United Kingdom reached record highs in 2022, with the average price of petrol hitting USD 245.55 per liter and diesel reaching USD 251.79 per liter in July. The average cost of petrol at UK forecourts has risen to break 150 p a liter (USD 1.88.02) since the start of 2023, and diesel has risen to 152.41p a liter (USD 191.04). Spanish fuel prices were lower than in the United Kingdom by about 20 cents per liter for petrol and 40 cents per liter for diesel in January 2023.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- The manufacturing sector is driving European economies on the back of massive investments from public and private players
- Supply chain bottlenecks due to Russia Ukraine war largely led to significant price increases
- Manufacturing industry's contribution grew by over 7% YoY in 2022, led by the automobiles sub-segment
- European economies are diversifying their LNG import channels around the world, with a focus on reducing Russian imports
- The construction industry and oil & gas production are boosting GDP growth amid lingering challenges arising from the Russia-Ukraine war
- United Kingdom, France, and Germany together account for 60% of the total e-commerce revenue of Europe
- Automobiles and agricultural exports were among the top export contributors to the regional economy in 2022
- EU's investing USD 250.92 billion into Italy by 2025, focusing on real estate projects and infrastructure upgrades
