This presentation, for all partners and stakeholders, summarises the key findings of a research study for IRU’s Green Compact which assessed scenarios for decarbonising commercial road transport in the EU to reach net-zero by 2050.
The shortage of professional truck drivers is one of the most serious and critical challenges facing our industry and economies – and it’s getting worse.
The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index for Europe shows that the spot rates index moved further below the contract rates index in Q3 2023. The spot index fell for the fourth consecutive quarter, while the contract spot index climbed for the first time since Q4 2022.
The Driver Shortage Report Passenger – Europe 2023 outlines the current and forecasted shortage of drivers, including a brief view on the level of access and attractiveness of the profession for women, young people and third-country drivers.
2023 Q2 rates data suggests that short-term road freight demand is down with high consumer prices and lagging wages pushing down demand for the distribution of goods throughout Europe, resulting in further falls in freight rates on the spot market.