The 2024 State of Logistics Survey by Transport Intelligence highlights that the road freight sector faces significant challenges, including rising costs, economic downturns, and a severe truck driver shortage. Key cost drivers such as increased wages, tolls, vehicle maintenance, and CO2 tolls are squeezing already thin margins, forcing freight operators to pass costs onto shippers. Despite these pressures, digitalization and investment in alternative fuel vehicles are top priorities for the next 12 months, with 21.5% focusing on digital tools like data analytics and real-time visibility to improve efficiency and transparency.

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