The chemical industry is one of the pillars of the European economy. The industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) provides performance for the chemical industry in the first quarter of 2020, in particular, the dynamics of industrial production, sales of goods, foreign trade.
In achieving its green commitments, the European Union is paying more and more attention to the transition to railway transport. Currently, a significant part of the domestic freight traffic is carried out by road transport.