How big is the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market?

The Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market size is expected to reach USD 3.83 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.03% to reach USD 4.32 billion by 2030. Read More

What is the current Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market size?

In 2024, the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market size is expected to reach USD 3.83 billion. Read More

Who are the key players in Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market?

DACHSER, DHL Group, DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea), GARTNER KG and Gebrüder Weiss are the major companies operating in the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market. Read More

Which segment has the biggest share in the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market?

In the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market, the Manufacturing segment accounts for the largest share by end user industry. Read More

Which is the fastest growing segment in the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market?

In 2024, the Wholesale and Retail Trade segment accounts for the fastest growing by end user industry in the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market. Read More

What years does this Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?

In 2023, the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market size was estimated at 3.83 billion. The report covers the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. Read More

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Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market Size

Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market Summary

Icons	Lable	Value
	Study Period	2017 - 2030
	Market Size (2024)	USD 3.83 Billion
	Market Size (2030)	USD 4.32 Billion
	Largest Share by End User Industry	Manufacturing
	CAGR (2024 - 2030)	2.03 %
	Fastest Growing by End User Industry	Wholesale and Retail Trade
	Market Concentration	Low
Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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The Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market size is estimated at 3.83 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 4.32 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.03% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

3.83 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

4.32 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

1.89 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

2.03 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Distance

81.54 %

value share, Long Haul, 2023

In Slovakia, the R3 expressway is expected to boost freight volumes by connecting Poland, Orava, Liptov, Poprad, Prešov, and extending to Ukraine.

Largest Market by Goods Configuration

73.14 %

value share, Solid Goods, 2023

The solid goods segment dominates over the liquid goods segment as products involved in the solid goods sector make up a significant portion of the country's GDP and trade.

Largest Market by End User Industry

33.26 %

value share, Manufacturing, 2023

In September 2024, DHL Supply Chain secured a five-year extension as Volkswagen Slovakia's logistics partner, continuing services at the Bratislava plant until 2029.

Fastest Growing Market by Truckload Specification

2.27 %

Projected CAGR, Less than-Truck-Load (LTL), 2024-2030

In Slovakia, e-commerce drives LTL demand. Notably, Romania's e-commerce industry is projected to grow at a 10.4% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

First Leading Market Player

1.98 %

market share, GARTNER KG, 2023

Gartner Slovakia specializes in intermodal transport for 45-foot containers and trucking services, with 210 trucks and a diverse team.

The rise in retail turnover spurred demand for road freight services due to increased consumer demand

In July 2024, retail turnover rose by over 5% YoY, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth. Out of the nine components of retail trade, 5 recorded a YoY increase in turnover. The sector's overall performance was notably bolstered by a 12.4% surge in specialized stores, such as footwear, textiles, and pharmacies. Additionally, e-shops experienced a notable 21.6% YoY increase. Furthermore, large hyper- and supermarkets, the most significant component of retail trade, contributed to a 4.9% YoY growth in turnover. This increase in retail turnover drove the demand for road freight services, as more goods need to be transported to meet the rising consumer demand.
In September 2024, DHL Supply Chain secured a five-year extension as a key logistics partner for Volkswagen Slovakia, continuing its comprehensive logistics services. Having collaborated with Volkswagen in Slovakia since 2010, DHL's renewed contract, extending to 2029, ensures its pivotal role at Volkswagen's Bratislava plant. Services encompass freight management, production material receipt and handling, packaging oversight, and timely delivery of components tailored to the production cycle.
In the coming years, the Slovakian construction industry is projected to grow, bolstered by investments in infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, with a significant boost from recovery funds from the European Union (EU). In July 2024, the European Commission approved the fourth disbursement of USD 978.4 million under Slovakia's Recovery and Resilience Plan. Cumulatively, with the three prior disbursements, Slovakia has secured over USD 3.2 billion from the EU as of July 2024. The growth in the construction industry is expected to boost the end-user segment.

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Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market Trends

Growing GDP contribution from transport and storage sector supported by growing infrastructure construction

In 2024, Slovakia enhanced its connectivity through 16 approved transport projects. These initiatives encompass upgrades to segments of the R2 and R4 Expressways, alongside enhancements to the D1 and D3 highways. Additionally, several rail links are slated for improvements, aiming to boost both passenger and freight transport efficiency. The Slovakian Government has greenlit these projects, with those valued over USD 55.18 million being classified as strategic, reflecting their significant impact on the national infrastructure.
In November 2023, Cargo-partner began constructing a third warehouse hall at its iLogistics Center in Dunajská Streda, Slovakia, which was directly linked to the intermodal terminal. This new warehouse doubled the existing storage capacity, expanding from 27,600 to 50,000 pallet spaces. The logistics center's direct connection to the METRANS intermodal terminal facilitated the efficient transfer of containers from major European ports straight to the warehouse, eliminating the need for extra truck transport. Such initiatives were poised to bolster the GDP contribution from the transport and storage sector.
In October 2024, Ukraine and Slovakia announced plans to expand their transportation links with a new rail connection between Kyiv and major Slovak cities, including Bratislava and Košice. The rail service will include a transfer to Chop, a town in the Zakarpattia region of Ukraine, with ongoing work to construct a narrow-gauge railway to Uzhhorod. This route is expected to be operational by 2025-2026, with plans to establish direct connections between Bratislava, Chop, and Uzhhorod. Furthermore, the two governments are working on the development of the Pavlove — Mat’ovce border crossing, which is currently used for freight transport.

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Fluctuating fuel price rates affected by Russia-Ukraine war and challenges in oil export-import

As of October 2024, Slovakia remained committed to facilitating the flow of oil and gas from Russia to the West via Ukraine, despite pressure from the European Commission to halt these supply flows. Slovakia's reliance on transit pipelines through Ukraine, which has been resisting Russia's invasion since February 2022, exposes it to potential disruptions in key Russian energy supplies. In October 2024, fuel prices hit their lowest point since 2020, a trend expected to persist until the year's end. However, a tax hike from January 2025 could influence fuel prices. Presently, oil is trading at USD 74 per barrel, down from a recent peak of USD 80, a fluctuation mirrored in fuel prices.
In June 2023, gas station fuel prices in Slovakia experienced a slight decline, marking a new low since May 2023. The top-selling gasoline, Natural 95, saw a minor drop of 0.06%, averaging USD 1.74 per liter. This price represented a 17.1% decrease compared to 2022. Meanwhile, diesel prices dipped by 0.14% from early June, settling at USD 1.57 per liter, which was 22.6% cheaper than the same period in 2022.
In January 2025, Slovakia plans to raise its value added tax (VAT) from 20% to 23%. This adjustment is poised to have a pronounced effect on fuel prices, given that taxes constitute a significant portion of the final price. Presently, gasoline and diesel are priced at approximately 70 cents per liter. Of this, taxes, especially the consumption tax, account for over 50 cents. With the 3% VAT hike, fuel prices could see an uptick of a few cents per liter. The fuel price is expected to cost around USD 2.20 per liter in 2025. This marks an increase from October 2024 prices of USD 1.65 for petrol and USD 1.54 for diesel.

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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

Slovakia's retail sector shows robust growth in 2024, driven by specialized stores and e-shops
Allegro expands its e-commerce presence in Slovakia, enhancing its reach to 19 million active buyers in Europe
Enhancing infrastructure and streamlining customs requirements for cross-border permits boost the logistics performance index (LPI) ranking
Slovakia's exports declined by 3.5% YoY from January to August 2024, due to weaker car exports
The VAT reduction from 20% to 8% on fuels is expected to lower trucking costs significantly
The EU's new regulations mandate significant emission reductions for trucks, impacting sales and industry compliance
Several factors are influencing road freight prices, including increasing highway tolls for hauliers, VAT exemptions for international parcels, and initiatives aimed at achieving net-zero emissions
Since 2022, rising inflation rates have been countered by increasing interest rates

Slovakia's construction sector saw a significant decline in 2024, with new construction and engineering projects lagging
InoBat and Gotion High-Tech plan a major battery cell factory in Slovakia with 20 GWh annual capacity
Despite a decline in 2022, road construction projects have been on the rise since 2023
Slovakia plans to import natural gas from Azerbaijan to reduce reliance on Russian supplies starting in 2025
The medium and heavy-duty truck sector is rapidly electrifying, driven by stricter CO2 emission targets from the EU
Rising road freight volumes owing to growing manufacturing activity and infrastructure construction
Land transportation playing a pivotal role in freight transportation market in Slovakia

Slovakia Road Freight Transport Industry Overview

The Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 7.36%. The major players in this market are DACHSER, DHL Group, DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea), GARTNER KG and Gebrüder Weiss (sorted alphabetically).

Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market Leaders

DACHSER
DHL Group
DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea)
GARTNER KG
Gebrüder Weiss

Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market Concentration

Other important companies include BOSTA, CMA CGM Group (including CEVA Logistics), Deutsche Bahn AG (including DB Schenker), Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., FM Logistics (including FM Slovenska sro), Geis Group (including Geis SK sro), Hegelmann Group, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, HOPI Holding AS, Kuehne+Nagel, Raben Group, Rhenus Group, ROHLIG SUUS Logistics SA, Seacon Logistics, SINOTRANS LIMITED (including KLG Europe), Vos Logistics, Waberer’s International Nyrt. (including Waberer's Slovakia sro), XPO, Inc..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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October 2024: Raben Group was actively implementing emission-reducing solutions, utilizing efficient trucks and green fuels like HVO100. HVO100, or Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, was a renewable diesel derived from hydrogenating vegetable oils and fats. This hydrogenation process eliminated oxygen and saturated hydrocarbon molecules, resulting in an odorless fuel with significantly fewer pollutants than conventional diesel. Notably, HVO100 could achieve emissions reductions of up to 90%.
September 2024: DHL Group had renewed its partnership with Volkswagen Slovakia. This collaboration, which was started in 2010, was extended for another five years, commencing in 2024. Situated in Bratislava, the Volkswagen Slovakia plant covers over two square kilometers and manufactured eight models across four distinct Volkswagen Group brands. DHL Supply Chain, a division of DHL Group, offered a suite of internal logistics solutions for the plant. These services encompassed freight management, receipt and handling of production materials, packaging oversight, and timely delivery of components tailored to the production cycle.
September 2024: FM Logistics's facility in Sereď started serving clients across diverse sectors, including electronics, alcohol, and tobacco. The warehouse had a capacity for around 80,000 pallets. The facility was segmented into distinct zones tailored to specific needs, which included high bay racking, co-manufacturing lines, cross-dock areas, or temperature-controlled storage. Special zones were designated for high-value products, ensuring they received enhanced physical security and oversight. Furthermore, the warehouse adhered to the stringent TAPA FSR A Category security standards.

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Slovakia Road Freight Transport Market Report - Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
2. 1.2. Scope of the Study
3. 1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
1. 2.1. GDP Distribution By Economic Activity
2. 2.2. GDP Growth By Economic Activity
3. 2.3. Economic Performance And Profile
  1. 2.3.1. Trends in E-Commerce Industry
  2. 2.3.2. Trends in Manufacturing Industry
4. 2.4. Transport And Storage Sector GDP
5. 2.5. Logistics Performance
6. 2.6. Length Of Roads
7. 2.7. Export Trends
8. 2.8. Import Trends
9. 2.9. Fuel Pricing Trends
10. 2.10. Trucking Operational Costs
11. 2.11. Trucking Fleet Size By Type
12. 2.12. Major Truck Suppliers
13. 2.13. Road Freight Tonnage Trends
14. 2.14. Road Freight Pricing Trends
15. 2.15. Modal Share
16. 2.16. Inflation
17. 2.17. Regulatory Framework
18. 2.18. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
1. 3.1. End User Industry
  1. 3.1.1. Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
  2. 3.1.2. Construction
  3. 3.1.3. Manufacturing
  4. 3.1.4. Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
  5. 3.1.5. Wholesale and Retail Trade
  6. 3.1.6. Others
2. 3.2. Destination
  1. 3.2.1. Domestic
  2. 3.2.2. International
3. 3.3. Truckload Specification
  1. 3.3.1. Full-Truck-Load (FTL)
  2. 3.3.2. Less than-Truck-Load (LTL)
4. 3.4. Containerization
  1. 3.4.1. Containerized
  2. 3.4.2. Non-Containerized
5. 3.5. Distance
  1. 3.5.1. Long Haul
  2. 3.5.2. Short Haul
6. 3.6. Goods Configuration
  1. 3.6.1. Fluid Goods
  2. 3.6.2. Solid Goods
7. 3.7. Temperature Control
  1. 3.7.1. Non-Temperature Controlled
  2. 3.7.2. Temperature Controlled
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves
2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis
3. 4.3. Company Landscape
4. 4.4. Company Profiles
  1. 4.4.1. BOSTA
  2. 4.4.2. CMA CGM Group (including CEVA Logistics)
  3. 4.4.3. DACHSER
  4. 4.4.4. Deutsche Bahn AG (including DB Schenker)
  5. 4.4.5. DHL Group
  6. 4.4.6. DSV A/S (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd af Air and Sea)
  7. 4.4.7. Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
  8. 4.4.8. FM Logistics (including FM Slovenska sro)
  9. 4.4.9. GARTNER KG
  10. 4.4.10. Gebrüder Weiss
  11. 4.4.11. Geis Group (including Geis SK sro)
  12. 4.4.12. Hegelmann Group
  13. 4.4.13. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
  14. 4.4.14. HOPI Holding AS
  15. 4.4.15. Kuehne+Nagel
  16. 4.4.16. Raben Group
  17. 4.4.17. Rhenus Group
  18. 4.4.18. ROHLIG SUUS Logistics SA
  19. 4.4.19. Seacon Logistics
  20. 4.4.20. SINOTRANS LIMITED (including KLG Europe)
  21. 4.4.21. Vos Logistics
  22. 4.4.22. Waberer’s International Nyrt. (including Waberer's Slovakia sro)
  23. 4.4.23. XPO, Inc.
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ROAD FREIGHT CEOS
6. APPENDIX
1. 6.1. Global Logistics Market Overview
  1. 6.1.1. Overview
  2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
  3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
  4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (Market Drivers, Restraints & Opportunities)
2. 6.2. Sources & References
3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures
4. 6.4. Primary Insights
5. 6.5. Data Pack
6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms
7. 6.7. Currency Exchange Rate

List of Tables & Figures

Figure 1:
DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, SHARE %, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 2:
GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP) BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, CAGR %, SLOVAKIA, 2017-2023

Figure 3:
GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV) OF E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 4:
SECTORAL SHARE IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY GROSS MERCHANDISE VALUE (GMV), SHARE %, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 5:
GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY (IN CURRENT PRICES), USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 6:
SECTORAL SHARE IN GROSS VALUE ADDED (GVA) OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, SHARE %, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 7:
VALUE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 8:
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (GDP), SHARE % OF GDP, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 9:
RANK OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, RANK, SLOVAKIA, 2010 - 2023

Figure 10:
SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CATEGORY, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022

Figure 11:
SHARE OF ROAD LENGTH BY SURFACE CLASSIFICATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022

Figure 12:
VALUE OF EXPORTS, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 13:
VALUE OF IMPORTS, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 14:
FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, USD/LITER, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 15:
OPERATIONAL COSTS OF TRUCKING - BREAKDOWN BY OPERATING COST ELEMENT, %, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 16:
TRUCKING FLEET SIZE BY TYPE, SHARE %, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 17:
MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR TRUCK SUPPLIER BRANDS, SHARE %, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 18:
FREIGHT HANDLED BY ROAD TRANSPORT, TONS, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 19:
PRICE TREND OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT SERVICE, USD/TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 20:
MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SECTOR, SHARE % BY TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 21:
MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT SECTOR, SHARE % BY TONS, SLOVAKIA, 2023

Figure 22:
WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 23:
CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION RATE, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

Figure 24:
VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 25:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 26:
VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 27:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 28:
VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 29:
VOLUME OF AFF INDUSTRY (AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 30:
VALUE OF AFF INDUSTRY (AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 31:
VALUE SHARE OF AFF INDUSTRY (AGRICULTURE, FISHING, AND FORESTRY) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 32:
VOLUME OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 33:
VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 34:
VALUE SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 35:
VOLUME OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 36:
VALUE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 37:
VALUE SHARE OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 38:
VOLUME OF EXTRACTION INDUSTRY (OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 39:
VALUE OF EXTRACTION INDUSTRY (OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 40:
VALUE SHARE OF EXTRACTION INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 41:
VOLUME OF DISTRIBUTIVE TRADE INDUSTRY (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 42:
VALUE OF DISTRIBUTIVE TRADE INDUSTRY (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 43:
VALUE SHARE OF WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE INDUSTRY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 44:
VOLUME OF OTHER END USER INDUSTRIES ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 45:
VALUE OF OTHER END USER INDUSTRIES ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 46:
VALUE SHARE OF OTHER END USER INDUSTRIES ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 47:
VOLUME OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 48:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 49:
VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DESTINATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 50:
VOLUME OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 51:
VALUE OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 52:
VALUE SHARE OF DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 53:
VOLUME OF INTERNATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, TON-KM, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 54:
VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 55:
VALUE SHARE OF INTERNATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY END USER INDUSTRY, %, SLOVAKIA, 2022 VS 2030

Figure 56:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 57:
VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 58:
VALUE OF FULL-TRUCK-LOAD (FTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 59:
CAGR OF FULL-TRUCK-LOAD (FTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 60:
VALUE OF LESS THAN-TRUCK-LOAD (LTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 61:
CAGR OF LESS THAN-TRUCK-LOAD (LTL) ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 62:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY CONTAINERIZATION, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 63:
VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY CONTAINERIZATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 64:
VALUE OF CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 65:
CAGR OF CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 66:
VALUE OF NON-CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 67:
CAGR OF NON-CONTAINERIZED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 68:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DISTANCE, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 69:
VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY DISTANCE, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 70:
VALUE OF LONG HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 71:
CAGR OF LONG HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 72:
VALUE OF SHORT HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 73:
CAGR OF SHORT HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 74:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY GOODS CONFIGURATION, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 75:
VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY GOODS CONFIGURATION, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 76:
VALUE OF FLUID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 77:
CAGR OF FLUID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 78:
VALUE OF SOLID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 79:
CAGR OF SOLID GOODS ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 80:
VALUE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 81:
VALUE SHARE OF ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 82:
VALUE OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 83:
CAGR OF NON-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

Figure 84:
VALUE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, USD, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

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CAGR OF TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, %, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2030

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MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

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MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SLOVAKIA, 2017 - 2023

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VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SLOVAKIA 2023

Slovakia Road Freight Transport Industry Segmentation

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Others are covered as segments by End User Industry. Domestic, International are covered as segments by Destination. Full-Truck-Load (FTL), Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) are covered as segments by Truckload Specification. Containerized, Non-Containerized are covered as segments by Containerization. Long Haul, Short Haul are covered as segments by Distance. Fluid Goods, Solid Goods are covered as segments by Goods Configuration. Non-Temperature Controlled, Temperature Controlled are covered as segments by Temperature Control.

In July 2024, retail turnover rose by over 5% YoY, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth. Out of the nine components of retail trade, 5 recorded a YoY increase in turnover. The sector's overall performance was notably bolstered by a 12.4% surge in specialized stores, such as footwear, textiles, and pharmacies. Additionally, e-shops experienced a notable 21.6% YoY increase. Furthermore, large hyper- and supermarkets, the most significant component of retail trade, contributed to a 4.9% YoY growth in turnover. This increase in retail turnover drove the demand for road freight services, as more goods need to be transported to meet the rising consumer demand.
In September 2024, DHL Supply Chain secured a five-year extension as a key logistics partner for Volkswagen Slovakia, continuing its comprehensive logistics services. Having collaborated with Volkswagen in Slovakia since 2010, DHL's renewed contract, extending to 2029, ensures its pivotal role at Volkswagen's Bratislava plant. Services encompass freight management, production material receipt and handling, packaging oversight, and timely delivery of components tailored to the production cycle.
In the coming years, the Slovakian construction industry is projected to grow, bolstered by investments in infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, with a significant boost from recovery funds from the European Union (EU). In July 2024, the European Commission approved the fourth disbursement of USD 978.4 million under Slovakia's Recovery and Resilience Plan. Cumulatively, with the three prior disbursements, Slovakia has secured over USD 3.2 billion from the EU as of July 2024. The growth in the construction industry is expected to boost the end-user segment.

End User Industry
		Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
		Construction
		Manufacturing
		Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
		Wholesale and Retail Trade
		Others

Destination
		Domestic
		International

Truckload Specification
		Full-Truck-Load (FTL)
		Less than-Truck-Load (LTL)

Containerization
		Containerized
		Non-Containerized

Distance
		Long Haul
		Short Haul

Goods Configuration
		Fluid Goods
		Solid Goods

Temperature Control
		Non-Temperature Controlled
		Temperature Controlled

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Market Definition

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry (AFF) - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the AFF industry players on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, harvesting fish & other animals from their natural habitats and providing related support activities. Herein, across the value chain, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play a crucial role in acquisition, storage, handling, transportation, and distribution activities for the optimal & continuous flow of inputs (seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, equipment, and water) from manufacturers or suppliers to the producers and smooth flow of output (produce, agro-goods) to distributors/ consumers. This includes both termperature controlled and non-temperature controlled logistics, as and when required according to the shelf life of goods being transported or stored.
Construction - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the construction industry players, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in constructing, repairing and renovating residential & commercial buildings, infrastructure, engineering works, subdividing and developing land. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play a crucial role in increasing profitability of construction projects by maintaing the inventory of raw materials & equipment, time-critical supplies and by providing other value added services for effective project management.
Containerized Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on Full-Truck-Load (FTL) services. FTL road freight transport is characterized as a full single load not combined with other shipments. It comprises of shipments (i) devoted to the goods of a single shipper (ii) taken directly from a point of origin to one or more destination points (iii) comprising of bulk mail truck transportation (iv) comprising of both Container (Full Container Load, FCL)/Non-Container trucking services (v)comprsing of goods requiring temperature controlled or non-temperature controlled transportation services (vi) comprising of bulk liquid tankering (vii) invoving trucking of waste (viii) hazardous material trucking. Related value added services (VAS) of sorting, consolidation, deconslidation are included in the other services segment of freight and logistics market.
Export Trends and Import Trends - Overall logistics performance of an economy is positively and significantly (statistically) correlated to its trade performance (exports and imports). Hence, in this industry trend, total value of trade, major commodities/ commodity groups and the major trade partners, for the studied geography (country or region as per the scope of report) have been analysed alongside the impact of major trade/logistics infrastructure investments & regulatory environment.
Fluid Goods - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users for the transport of bulk liquids, that are often used in extraction, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture industries among others. It includes transportation of liquids like (i) Chemicals/ hazardous goods (for instance acids) (ii) Water (potable as well as waste) (iii) Oil and gas (upstream as well as downstream like gasoline, fuel, crude oil, or propane), (iv) Food grade bulk liquids (like milk, or juice), (v) Rubber, (vi) Agrichemical products, among others. These goods are generally transported through tanker trucking.
Fuel Price - Fuel price spikes can cause delays and diruption for logistics service providers (LSPs), while drops in the same can result in higher short-term profitability and increased market rivalry to offer consumers with the best deals. Hence, the fuel price variations have been studied over the review period and presented along with the causes as well as market impacts.
Full-Truck-Load (FTL) Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on Full-Truck-Load (FTL) services. FTL road freight transport is characterized as a full single load not combined with other shipments. It comprises of shipments (i) devoted to the goods of a single shipper (ii) taken directly from a point of origin to one or more destination points (iii) comprising of bulk mail truck transportation (iv) comprising of both Container (Full Container Load, FCL)/Non-Container trucking services (v)comprsing of goods requiring temperature controlled or non-temperature controlled transportation services (vi) comprising of bulk liquid tankering (vii) invoving trucking of waste (viii) hazardous material trucking. Related value added services (VAS) of sorting, consolidation, deconslidation are included in the other services segment of freight and logistics market.
GDP Distribution by Economic Activity - Nominal Gross Domestic Product and distribution of the same, across major economic sectors in the geography studied (country or region as per scope of the report) have been studied and presented in this industry trend. As GDP is positively related to the profitability and growth of logistics industry, this data has been used in adjunction to the input-output tables/ supply-use tables for analyzing the potential major contributing sectors towards the logistics demand.
GDP Growth by Economic Activity - Growth of Nominal Gross Domestic Product across major economic sectors, for the geography studied (country or region as per scope of the report) have been presented in this industry trend. This data has been utilized for assessing the growth of logistics demand from all the market end users (economic sectors considered here).
Inflation - Variations in both Wholesale Price Inflation (YoY change in producer price index) and Consumer Price Inflation have been presented in this industry trend. This data has been used to assess the inflationary environment as it plays a vital role in smooth functioning of the supply chain, directly impacting the logistics operational cost components e.g., pricing of tyres, driver wages & benefits, energy/fuel prices, maintenace costs, toll charges, warehousing rents, custom brokerage, forwarding rates, courier rates etc. hence impacting the overall freight and logistics market.
Key Industry Trends - The report section named "Key Industry Trends" include all the key variables/parameters studied to better analyze the market size estimates and forecasts. All the trends have been presented in the form of data points (time series or latest available data points) along with analysis of the paramter in the form of concise market relevant commentary, for the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report).
Key Strategic Moves - The action taken by a company to differentiate from its competitor or used as a general strategy is referred to as a key strategic move (KSM). This includes (1) Agreements (2) Expansions (3) Financial Restructuring (4) Mergers and Acquisitions (5) Partnerships, and (6) Product Innovations. Key players (Logistics Service Providers, LSPs) in the market have been shortlisted, their KSM have been studied and presented in this section.
Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) services. LTL road freight transport is characterized as multiple shipments combined onto a single truck for multiple deliveries within a network. It comprises of establishments (i) primarily engaged in general and specialized freight trucking of less than complete truck-loads, (ii) characterized by the use of terminals to consolidate shipments, generally from several shippers, into a single truck for haulage between a load assembly terminal and a disassembly terminal, where the load is sorted and shipments are re-routed for delivery (iv) Less than-Container-Load (LCL) shipping/ Groupage Shipping in case of trucking services. The activities in scope include (i) local pick-up, (ii) line-haul, and (iii) local delivery. Related value added services (VAS) of sorting, consolidation, deconslidation are included in the other services segment of freight and logistics market.
Logistics Performance - Logistics Performance and Logistics Costs are the backbone of trade, and influences trade costs, making countries compete globally. Logistics performance is influenced by market wide adopted supply chain management strategies, government services, investments & policies, fuel/ energy costs, inflationary environment etc. Hence, in this industry trend, the logistics performance of the geography studied (country/ region as per the scope of report) has been analysed and presented over the review period.
Major Truck Suppliers - Market share of truck brands is influenced by factors like geographical preferences, portfolio of truck types, truck prices, local production, truck repair & maintenance service peneteration, customer support, technological innovations (like electric vehicles, digitalization, autonomous trucks), fuel efficiency, financing options, annual maintenance costs, availability of substitutes, marketing startegies etc. Hence, the distribution (share % for base year of the study) of truck sales volume for leading truck brands and commentary on current market scenario & market anticipation over the forecast period have been presented in this industry trend.
Manufacturing - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the Manufacturing industry players, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in the chemical, mechanical or physical transformation of materials or substances into new products. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play a crucial role in maintaining a smooth flow of raw materials across the supply chain, enabling timely delivery of finished goods to distributors or end customers and storing & supplying the raw materials to clients for just-in-time manufacturing.
Modal Share - Freight Modal Share is influenced by factors like modal productivity, government regulations, containerization, distance of shipment, temperature control requirements, type of goods, international trade, terrain, speed of delivery, shipment weight, bulk shipments, etc. Also, modal share by tonnage (tons) and modal share by freight turnover (ton-km) differ as per average distance of shipments, weight of major commodity groups transported in the economy and number of trips. This industry trend represents the distribution of freight transported by mode of transport (tons as well as ton-km), for the study base year.
Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the extraction industry players, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments that extract naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores; liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) covers entire phases from upstream to downstream and plays a crucial role in the transportation of machinery, drilling equipments, extracted minerals, crude oil & natural gas and refined/ processed products from one place to another.
Other End Users - Other end user segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the financial services (BFSI), real estate, educational services, healthcare, and professional services (administrative, waste management, legal, architectural, engineering, design, consulting, scientific R&D), on road freight transport service. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) plays a crucial role in the reliable movement of supplies and documents to/from these industries such as transporting any equipment or resources required, shipping confidential documents and files, movement of medical goods & supplies (surgical supplies and instruments, including gloves, masks, syringes, equipment) to name a few.
Producer Price Inflation - It indicates inflation from viewpoint of the producers viz. the average selling price received for their output over a period of time. Annual change (YoY) of producer price index is reported as wholesale price inflation in the "Inflation" industry trend. As WPI captures dynamic price movements in most comprehensive way, it is widely used by governments, banks, industry, business circles and is deemed important in formulation of trade, fiscal and other economic policies. The data has been used in adjunction to consumer price inflation for better understanding the inflationary environment.
Road Freight Pricing Trends - Freight pricing by mode of transport (USD/tonkm), over the review period, has been presented in this industry trend. The data has been used in assessing the inflationary environment, impact on trade, freight turnover (tonkm), road freight transport market demand and hence the road freight transport market size.
Road Freight Tonnage Trends - Freight tonnage (weight of goods in tons) handled by mode of transport, over the review period, has been presented in this industry trend. The data has been used as one of the parameters apart from average distance per shipment (km), freight volume (tonkm), and freight pricing (USD/tonkm) to assess the freight transport market size.
Road Freight Transport - Hiring a road freight transport logistics service provider (LSP) or haulier (outsourced logistics), for the transport of commodities constitutes road freight transport market. The scope of study includes (i) road transport of goods reported by hauliers registered in the reporting countries (ii) transport of raw materials or manufactured goods (solids as well as fluids) (iii) transport using commerical motor vehicles (rigid trucks or tractor-trailers, (iv) Full-Truck-Load (FTL) or Less than-Truck-Load (LTL) transport (v) containerized or non-containerized transport (vi) temperature controlled or non-temperature controlled trasnport, (vii) short haul or long haul (Over-the-road, OTR) transport, (viii) used office or household goods transport (movers and packers), (ix) other specialized cargo transport (dangerous goods, oversized cargo) and (x) outsourced first mile/ middle mile/last mile delivery shipments undertaken by road freight transport players. The scope does not include (i) transport undertaken by hauliers registered in other countries (ii) last mile meal delivery market (iii) grocery delivery market (iv) transportation via road network undertaken/ reported by Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) players.
Road Length - As infrastructure plays a vital role in an economy's logistics performance, variables like length of roads, distribution of road length by surface category (paved v/s unpaved), distribution of road length by road classification (expressways v/s highways v/s other roads), have been analysed and presented in this industry trend.
Segmental Revenue - Segmental Revenue has been triangulated or computed and presented for all the major players in the market. It refers to the road freight transport market specific revenue earned by the company, over the base year of study, in the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report). It is computed through the study and analysis of major parameters like financials, service portfolio, employee strength, fleet size, investments, number of countries present in, major economies of concern, etc. that have been reported by the company in its annual reports, webpage. For companies having scarce financial disclosures, paid databases like D&B Hoovers, Dow Jones Factiva have been resorted to and verified through industry/expert interactions.
Short Haul Road Freight Transport - The segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the road freight transport service end users on local trucking (less than 100 miles). It includes the road transport of goods (i) within a single administrative area and its hinterland, (ii) by smaller trucks and pickup trucks (iii) via containerized as well as dry bulk services (iv) intermodal from ports, container terminals or airports, and (v) outsourced first mile/ last mile delivery shipments undertaken by road freight transport players.
Transport and Storage Sector GDP - Value and growth of Transport and Storage Sector GDP has a direct relation to the freight and logistics market size, and hence road freight transport market size. Therefore, this variable has been studied and presented over the review period, in value terms (USD) and as share % of total GDP, in this industry trend. The data has been supported by concise and relevant commentary around the investments, developments, and current market scenario.
Trends in E-Commerce Industry - Enhanced internet connectivity and boom in smartphone penetration, coupled with increasing disposable incomes, has led to a phenomenal growth in the e-commerce market globally. Online shoppers require fast and efficient delivery of their orders leading to an increase in the demand for logistics services especially e-commerce fulfilment services. Hence, the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), historial and projected growth, breakup of major commodity groups in e-commerce industry for the studied geography (country or region as per scope of the report) have been analysed and presented in this industry trend.
Trends in Manufacturing Industry - Manufacturing industry involves the transformation of raw materials into finished products, while logistics industry ensures the efficient flow of raw materials to the factory, and the transport of manufactured products to the distributors & consumers. Demand-Supply of both industries are highly cross-linked and critical for a seamless supply chain. Hence, the Gross Value Added (GVA), breakup of GVA into major manufacturing sectors, and growth of manufacturing industry over the review period have been analysed and presented, in this industry trend.
Trucking Fleet Size By Type - Market share of truck types is influenced by factors like geographical preferences, major end user industries, truck prices, local production, truck repair & maintenance service peneteration, customer support, technological disruptions (like electric vehicles, digitalization, autonomous trucks) etc. Hence, the distribution (share % for base year of study) of truck parc volume by type of truck, market disruptors, truck manufacturing investments, truck specifications, truck use & import regulations, and market anticipation over the forecast period have been presented in this industry trend.
Trucking Operational Costs - The prime reasons for measuring/ benchmarking logistics performance of any trucking company are to reduce operational costs and increase profitability. On the other hand, measuring operational costs helps to identify whether and where to make operational changes to control expenses and identify areas for improved performance. Hence, in this industry trend, trucking operational costs and the variables involved viz. driver wages & benefits, fuel prices, repairs & maintenance costs, tyre costs etc. have been studied over the base year of study, and presented for the geography studied (country or region as per the scope of report).
Wholesale and Retail Trade - This end user industry segment captures the external (outsourced) logistics expenditure incurred by the wholesalers and retailers, on road freight transport service. The end user players considered are the establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling or retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) plays a crucial role in the reliable movement of supplies to and finished products from production houses to the distributors and finally to the end customer covering activites like material sourcing, transportation, order fulfillment, warehousing & storage, demand forecasting, inventory management etc.

Keyword	Definition
Cabotage	Road transport by a motor vehicle registered in a country performed on the national territory of another country.
Cross Docking	Cross docking is a logistics procedure where products from a supplier or manufacturing plant are distributed directly to a customer or retail chain with marginal to no handling or storage time. Cross docking takes place in a distribution docking terminal; usually consisting of trucks and dock doors on two (inbound and outbound) sides with minimal storage space. The name ‘cross docking’ explains the process of receiving products through an inbound dock and then transferring them across the dock to the outbound transportation dock.
Cross Trade	International road transport between two different countries performed by a road motor vehicle registered in a third country. A third country is a country other than the country of loading/embarkation and than the country of unloading/disembarkation.
Dangerous Goods	The classes of dangerous goods carried by Road are those defined by the fifteenth revised edition of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, United Nations, Geneva 2007. They include Class 1: Explosives; Class 2: Gases; Class 3: Flammable Liquids; Class 4: Flammable solids- substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which, on contact with water, emit flammable gases; Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Class 6: Toxic and infectious substances; Class 7: Radioactive material and Class 8: Corrosive substances, Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
Direct Shipment	Direct shipment is a method of delivering goods from the supplier or the product owner to the customer directly. In most cases, the customer orders the goods from the product owner. This delivery scheme reduces transportation and storage costs, but requires additional planning and administration.
Drayage	A drayage is a form of trucking service that connects the different modes of shipping (intermodal), such as ocean freight or air freight. It’s a short-haul trip that transports goods from one place to another, usually before or after its long-haul shipping process. Drayage trucks move cargo to and from various destinations, such as container ships, storage lots, order fulfillment warehouses, and rail yards. Typically, drayage only transports goods in short distances and operates only in one metropolitan area. It also requires only one trucker in a single shift. But despite this, but it plays an important role in long-haul shipping because it gets the goods to the cargo and vice versa. It makes intermodal transport much more efficient and enables the seamless transfer of goods to the end customer.
Dry van	A dry van is a type of semi-trailer that's fully enclosed to protect shipments from outside elements. Designed to carry palletized, boxed or loose freight, dry vans aren't temperature-controlled (unlike refrigerated “reefer” units) and can't carry oversized shipments (unlike flatbed trailers).
Final Demand	Final demand includes all types of commodities (goods as well as services) consumed as final use and might include personal consumption, or consumption by government, by businesses as capital investment, and as exports. includes all types of commodities (goods as well as services) consumed as final use and might include personal consumption, or consumption by government, by businesses as capital investment, and as exports.
Flatbed Truck	A flatbed truck is a type of truck with rigid design. It has a back body that is flatly shaped for easy loading and unloading of goods. The flatbed truck is mostly used to transport heavy, oversized, wide and indelicate goods such as machinery, building supplies or equipment. Due to the truck open body, the goods transported with it must not be vulnerable to rain. By functionality, the flatbed truck is comparable to a flatbed trailer.
Inbound Logistics	Inbound logistics is the way materials and other goods are brought into a company. This process includes the steps to order, receive, store, transport and manage incoming supplies. Inbound logistics focuses on the supply part of the supply-demand equation.
Intermediate Demand	Intermediate demand includes goods, services, and maintenance and repair construction sold to businesses, excluding capital investment.
International Loaded	Place of loading of goods in reporting country (i.e., country in which the vehicle performing the transport is registered) and place of unloading in a different country.
International Unloaded	Place of unloading of goods in reporting country (i.e., country in which the vehicle performing the transport is registered) and place of loading in a different country.
OOG cargo	Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo is any cargo that can not be loaded into six-sided shipping containers simply because it is too large. The term is a very loose classification of all cargo with dimensions beyond the maximum 40HC container dimensions. That is a length beyond 12.05 meters – a width beyond 2.33 meters – or a height beyond 2.59 meters.
Pallets	Raised platform, intended to facilitate the lifting and stacking of goods.
Part load	A part load describes goods which only fills a truck partially. In essence, the quantity of the shipment is bigger than the Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipment. Also, the shipment cannot fully occupy a truck i.e. its capacity is much lower than a Full Truckload (FTL) shipment.
Paved Road	Road surfaced with crushed stone (macadam) with hydrocarbon binder or bituminized agents, with concrete or with cobblestone.
Reverse Logistics	Reverse logistics comprises of the sector of supply chains that process anything returning inwards through the supply chain or traveling ‘backward’ through the supply chain.
Road Freight Transport Service	Hiring a trucking agency for transport of commodities (raw materials or manufactured goods including both solids and liquids) form the origin to a destination within the country (domestic) or cross-border (international) constitutes road freight transport market. The service might be Full-Truck-Load or Less than-Truck-Load, containerized or non-containerized, temperature controlled or non temperature controlled, short haul or long haul.
Tautliner vehicle	Tautliner and curtainsider are used as generic names for curtain sided trucks/trailers. The curtains are permanently fixed to a runner at the top and detachable rails/poles at front and rear, allowing the curtains to be drawn open and forklifts used all along the sides for easy and efficient loading and unloading. When closed for travel, vertical load restraint straps are attached to a rope rail beneath the truck bed, connecting the truck bed and curtain along both sides. Winches at either end of the curtain tension it, hence the 'Tautliner' name. This stops the curtain from flapping or drumming in the wind and can also help retain light loads from slipping sideways.
Transport for hire or reward	The carriage for remuneration of goods.
Unpaved Road	Road with a stabilized base not surfaced with crushed stone, hydrocarbon binder or bituminized agents, concrete or cobblestone.

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