Germany Road Freight Transport Market Size

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Study Period: | 2016 - 2028 |
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Largest Share by End User: | Manufacturing |
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Fastest Growing by End User: | Construction |
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CAGR: | 2.86 % |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Germany Road Freight Transport Market Analysis
The Germany Road Freight Transport Market is projected to register a CAGR of 2.86%
- Largest Segment by Distance - Short Haul : Short-haul trucking services dominated the distance segment in Germany's road freight transport market due to the booming e-commerce industry and the increasing contribution of MSMEs in the transportation sector.
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Solid Goods : Solid goods dominate the product type segment in Germany over liquid goods. Construction, textile and apparel, machinery and equipment, electronics, automobiles, and other industries are included in the solid goods category.
- Largest Segment by End User - Manufacturing : The manufacturing segment, which accounts for a share of more than 20% of the country's GDP, is the largest end-user segment in Germany's road freight transport market.
- Fastest Growing Segment by TruckLoad Specification - Less than Truckload : LTL is the fastest-growing specification, supported by a large number of small vendors and business owners that prefer adopting LTL services for the transportation of goods.
Germany 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. Domestic, International are covered as segments by Destination. Full Truckload, Less Than Truckload 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. Liquid Goods, Solid Goods are covered as segments by Product Type. Controlled, Non-Controlled are covered as segments by Temperature Control.End User | |
Agriculture, Fishing And Forestry | |
Construction | |
Manufacturing | |
Oil And Gas, Mining And Quarrying | |
Wholesale And Retail Trade | |
Others |
Destination | |
Domestic | |
International |
Truckload Specification | |
Full Truckload | |
Less Than Truckload |
Containerization | |
Containerized | |
Non- Containerized |
Distance | |
Long Haul | |
Short Haul |
Product Type | |
Liquid Goods | |
Solid Goods |
Temperature Control | |
Controlled | |
Non-Controlled |
Germany Road Freight Transport Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Germany Road Freight Transport Market according to our research experts:
Manufacturing is the largest segment by End User.
- The manufacturing end-user segment of the road freight transport market declined by 2.47% YoY in 2020 due to a decrease in demand for goods and the restrictions on transportation imposed by the German government to curb the spread of COVID-19. In 2020, the manufacturing segment held the maximum share of the road freight transport market in Germany, at around 40.18%, and reached 157.2 billion ton-km in volume, followed by the wholesale and retail trade segment with a share of 26.12% and a volume of 102.2 billion ton-km.
- The manufacturing segment was the largest contributor to the German economy in 2021. The segment contributed around 20% to the economy, the highest among all other sectors. However, the pandemic significantly impacted the transport and storage segment, as the YoY GDP contribution declined by 5.71% in 2020 due to government restrictions. However, the segment recovered slowly in 2021, registering a 14.27% YoY growth in GDP contribution. The land transport and transport via pipelines segment contributed 40% to the total transport and storage segment.
- During the forecast period (2022-2028), the construction segment is expected to record the highest CAGR of 4.85%, followed by agriculture, fishing, and forestry, with a CAGR of 5.87%. The road freight transport market is anticipated to be driven by growing bilateral trade, booming industrialization, and revised trade policies. The length of roads has increased over the years to facilitate the timely delivery of these end-user products. The government invested USD 14.82 billion in road construction in 2020, which may further augment the growth of the road freight transport market in the future.

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Germany Road Freight Transport Industry Overview
The Germany Road Freight Transport Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 20.62%. The major players in this market are Dachser, DB Schenker, Deutsche Post DHL Group, DSV and Kuehne + Nagel (sorted alphabetically).
Germany Road Freight Transport Market Leaders
Dachser
DB Schenker
Deutsche Post DHL Group
DSV
Kuehne + Nagel
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Germany Road Freight Transport Market News
- November 2022: Over the next two years (2023 and 2024), DHL Germany is planning to acquire more than 400 (bio) gas-powered trucks to make transporting shipments between mail and parcel centers greener.
- May 2022: The announced that it has acquired Fleet Logistics’ Digital Platform to support Expeditors’ online LTL shipping platform, Koho (gokoho.com).
- May 2022: In September 2021, FedEx collaborated with Aurora and Paccar to test autonomous linehaul technology. Following this collaboration, in May 2022, Aurora expanded the autonomous freight pilot with FedEx in Texas.
Germany Road Freight Transport Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
3.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
3.2. Scope of the Study
3.3. Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
4.1. GDP Distribution By Economic Activity
4.2. GDP Growth By Economic Activity
4.3. Wholesale Price Inflation
4.4. Economic Performance And Profile
4.5. Transport And Storage Sector GDP
4.6. Logistics Performance
4.7. Modal Share Of Freight Transport Sector
4.8. Length Of Roads
4.9. Export Trends
4.10. Import Trends
4.11. Fuel Pricing Trends
4.12. Trucking Operational Costs
4.13. Trucking Fleet Size By Type
4.14. Major Truck Suppliers
4.15. Road Freight Tonnage Trends
4.16. Road Freight Pricing Trends
4.17. Regulatory Framework
4.18. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1. End User
5.1.1. Agriculture, Fishing And Forestry
5.1.2. Construction
5.1.3. Manufacturing
5.1.4. Oil And Gas, Mining And Quarrying
5.1.5. Wholesale And Retail Trade
5.1.6. Others
5.2. Destination
5.2.1. Domestic
5.2.2. International
5.3. Truckload Specification
5.3.1. Full Truckload
5.3.2. Less Than Truckload
5.4. Containerization
5.4.1. Containerized
5.4.2. Non- Containerized
5.5. Distance
5.5.1. Long Haul
5.5.2. Short Haul
5.6. Product Type
5.6.1. Liquid Goods
5.6.2. Solid Goods
5.7. Temperature Control
5.7.1. Controlled
5.7.2. Non-Controlled
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1. Key Strategic Moves
6.2. Market Share Analysis
6.3. Company Landscape
6.4. Company Profiles
6.4.1. Dachser
6.4.2. DB Schenker
6.4.3. Deutsche Post DHL Group
6.4.4. DSV
6.4.5. Expeditors International
6.4.6. FedEx
6.4.7. Kuehne + Nagel
6.4.8. Maersk
6.4.9. Raben Group
6.4.10. United Parcel Service (UPS)
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ROAD FREIGHT CEOS
8. APPENDIX
8.1. Global Logistics Market Overview
8.1.1. Overview
8.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
8.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
8.1.4. Market Dynamics (Market Drivers, Restraints & Opportunities)
8.2. Sources & References
8.3. List of Tables & Figures
8.4. Primary Insights
8.5. Data Pack
8.6. Glossary of Terms
8.7. Currency Exchange Rate
List of Tables & Figures
Figure 1:
DISTRIBUTION OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 2:
GROWTH OF GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT BY ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, GERMANY, CAGR %, 2016 – 2021
Figure 3:
WHOLESALE PRICE INFLATION RATE, GERMANY, PERCENTAGE (%), 2016 – 2021
Figure 4:
TRENDS IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY, GERMANY, VALUE, USD, 2016 – 2021
Figure 5:
TRENDS IN E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY BY SECTOR, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 6:
TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, GERMANY, VALUE, USD, 2016 – 2021
Figure 7:
TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY BY SECTOR, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 8:
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, GERMANY, VALUE, USD, 2016 – 2021
Figure 9:
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2016 – 2021
Figure 10:
LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE, GERMANY, RANK, 2010 – 2018
Figure 11:
MODAL SHARE OF FREIGHT TRANSPORT SECTOR, GERMANY, SHARE %, BY VOLUME (TONS), SHARE%, 2021
Figure 12:
LENGTH OF ROADS BY TYPE OF SURFACE, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 13:
LENGTH OF ROADS BY TYPE OF ROAD, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 14:
VALUE OF EXPORTS, GERMANY, USD, 2016-2021
Figure 15:
VALUE OF IMPORTS, GERMANY, USD, 2016-2021
Figure 16:
FUEL PRICE BY TYPE OF FUEL, GERMANY, USD PER LITRE, 2016-2021
Figure 17:
TRUCKING OPERATIONAL COSTS, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 18:
TRUCKING FLEET SIZE BY TYPE, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 19:
MAJOR TRUCK SUPPLIER BRANDS, GERMANY, SHARE %, 2021
Figure 20:
ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT LOAD PICKED, GERMANY, TONS, 2016-2028
Figure 21:
ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT RATES, GERMANY, USD/TON-KM, 2016-2021
Figure 22:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 23:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 24:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY END USER, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 25:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY END USER, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 26:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), VALUE, BY END USER, 2016 - 2028
Figure 27:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, AGRICULTURE, FISHING AND FORESTRY, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 28:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, AGRICULTURE, FISHING AND FORESTRY, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 29:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY DESTINATION, 2021 - 2028
Figure 30:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, CONSTRUCTION, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 31:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, CONSTRUCTION, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 32:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY DESTINATION, 2021 - 2028
Figure 33:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, MANUFACTURING, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 34:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, MANUFACTURING, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 35:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY DESTINATION, 2021 - 2028
Figure 36:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 37:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, OIL AND GAS, MINING AND QUARRYING, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 38:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY DESTINATION, 2021 - 2028
Figure 39:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 40:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 41:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY DESTINATION, 2021 - 2028
Figure 42:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, OTHERS, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 43:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, OTHERS, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 44:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY DESTINATION, 2021 - 2028
Figure 45:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY DESTINATION, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 46:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY DESTINATION, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 47:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), VALUE, BY DESTINATION, 2016 - 2028
Figure 48:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, DOMESTIC, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 49:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, DOMESTIC, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 50:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY END USER, 2021 - 2028
Figure 51:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, INTERNATIONAL, VOLUME, TON-KM, 2016 - 2028
Figure 52:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, INTERNATIONAL, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 53:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), BY END USER, 2021 - 2028
Figure 54:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 55:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), VALUE, BY TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION, 2016 - 2028
Figure 56:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, FULL TRUCKLOAD, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 57:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 58:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 59:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 60:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY CONTAINERIZATION, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 61:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), VALUE, BY CONTAINERIZATION, 2016 - 2028
Figure 62:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, CONTAINERIZED, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 63:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 64:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, NON- CONTAINERIZED, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 65:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 66:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY DISTANCE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 67:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), VALUE, BY DISTANCE, 2016 - 2028
Figure 68:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, LONG HAUL, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 69:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 70:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHORT HAUL, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 71:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 72:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 73:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), VALUE, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2016 - 2028
Figure 74:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, LIQUID GOODS, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 75:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 76:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SOLID GOODS, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 77:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 78:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 79:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, SHARE(%), VALUE, BY TEMPERATURE CONTROL, 2016 - 2028
Figure 80:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, CONTROLLED, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 81:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 82:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, NON-CONTROLLED, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
Figure 83:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, GROWTH (2016-2021) AND FORECASTS (2022-2028), CAGR %
Figure 84:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
Figure 85:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
Figure 86:
GERMANY ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2021
Market Definition
- CABOTAGE - Road transport by a motor vehicle registered in a country performed on the national territory of another country.
- CONTAINERIZATION - Road freight transport in the form of containerized as well as non-containerized road freight transport is considered in the study.
- CONTAINERIZED CARGO - Containerized cargo means general goods, commodities or wares that are shipped in non-dContainerized cargo means general goods, commodities or wares that are shipped in non-disposable, reusable, commercial sized shipping containersisposable, reusable, commercial sized shipping containers
- 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.
- DISTANCE TYPES - Both long haul and short haul road freight transport markets are considered in the study.
- DOMESTIC ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT - Domestic Road Freight Transportation includes all the freight activity within the country comprising both inter-state and intra state fright flows
- END USER - Road Freight Transport market is analyzed based on the major end users viz. Oil & Gas, Mining & Quarrying, Construction, Manufacturing,Wholesale & Retail Trade, Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry among other end users
- FULL TRUCKLOAD - Full Truckload shipping is the movement of large amounts of homogeneous cargo, generally the amount necessary to fill an entire semi-trailer or intermodal container. A Full truckload carrier is a trucking company that generally contracts an entire trailer-load to a single customer.
- INTERNATIONAL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT - International road freight transport refers to the cross-border transportation or flow of freight across international borders.
- LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD - LTL refers to “Less-than-Truck Load”, a mode of freight transport that offers flexible options when the amount of cargo needing to be moved does not fill a full truck load (FTL) but is too large or heavy for parcel shipping.
- LIQUID GOODS - Liquid Goods include all goods which are liquid in nature (crude petroleum, oil, gasoline, liquid fertilizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to name a few)
- LONG HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT - Long-distance trucking (Long Haul) establishments carry goods between metropolitan areas or cross border. (greater than or equal to 100 miles)
- NON- CONTAINERIZED CARGO - Non-Containerised Cargo refers to goods shipped in pieces separately without the use of a container. These goods are shipped in crates, bags, boxes, drums, barrels and they are extremely large in sizes/dimensions.
- PRODUCT TYPES - Both solid and liquid goods are considered in terms of the type of products transported, in the study.
- ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT - 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.
- SHORT HAUL ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT - Local trucking (Short Haul) establishments primarily carry goods within a single metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. (upto 99 miles)
- SOLID GOODS - Solid Goods include all goods which are solid in nature (coal, building stone, gravel, motorized vehicles, electronics, machinery to name a few)
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Temperature controlled as well as non-temperature-controlled transport of freight through road, is considered in the scope of the study
- TRUCKLOAD SPECIFICATION - For the purpose of this study, both less-than truckload and full-truckload road freight markets are taken into consideration.
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