This has a negative impact on the transport sector, where freight traffic has fallen, costs have risen and the number of bankruptcies has increased. In France, the number of bankrupt transport companies has increased by 37.8%, in Belgium — by 5%, and in Germany this figure has doubled.
The European road transport market is experiencing a capacity shortage: in January 2025, the transport capacity index fell by 5% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the price of diesel fuel increased from €1,545.06 at the end of 2024 to €1,621.15 in January 2025. An additional pressure factor was the new requirement for shipping companies to pay 70% of their emissions using carbon credits, which increases operating costs.
Contract rates rose by 2.8 points in the last quarter, reaching 128.9 index points, but in annual terms they fell by 1.4 points. Experts warn that rising costs could lead to further increases in logistics costs and complicating the work of carriers.
Source: https://telsglobal.com/
