European Road Freight Transport 2019/2020 Update

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As consumer and e-commerce behaviour changes, the European Road Freight market is being forced to adapt to technology and visibility demands, whilst battling with ongoing driver shortages and EU policy. Ti’s European Road Freight Transport 2019/2020 Update explores these changes, analysing the effects they are having upon the market whilst evaluating market growth and opportunities.  

The role of transport companies are changing – driver shortages, the digital logistics market landscape and market sizing are key to these changes. Ti’s up to date analysis provides answers on these key topics.

 

This report contains:

  • Ti’s market map and analysis of the Digital Road Freight landscape, including extensive interviews with digital forwarders
  • Market sizing including H1 growth rates for 2019, full year projections for 2019 and 5 year ahead forecasts
  • Detailed analysis of the present and future of the European road freight market 
  • Examination of the driver shortage crisis, including the causes and what governments and trade unions are doing to resolve the crisis

This report contains:

  • Ti’s market map and analysis of the Digital Road Freight landscape, including extensive interviews with digital forwarders
  • Market sizing including H1 growth rates for 2019, full year projections for 2019 and 5 year ahead forecasts
  • Detailed analysis of the present and future of the European road freight market 
  • Examination of the driver shortage crisis, including the causes and what governments and trade unions are doing to resolve the crisis

Key questions the report answers

  • How are digital start-ups infiltrating the road freight industry? And to what effect?
  • How is the road freight market reacting to these technological advances? Are they developing their own technologies or is the solution to acquire digital start-ups?
  • Are digital start ups evolving in order to compete within the road freight market? If so, how are they evolving?
  • What is the continuing effect of Brexit on European Road Freight market growth?
  • Are there any opportunities for growth within the market? And if so, what are they?
  • What are the key issues in the driver shortage? And what are trade unions and governments doing in response?
  • Is there a light at the end of the tunnel for the driver shortage crisis?

Exclusive highlights

  • According to Ti’s estimates, the European road freight industry has a driver shortage of at least 360,000 drivers. 
  • The role of transport companies is changing - in addition to providing transportation of goods, they must be able to generate data led insights about their customers' supply chains to add more value.
  • The European road freight market grew in real terms by 1.2% in the first half of 2019 year-on-year.
  • The international road freight market has shown weak growth in H1 2019.
  • The hesitance towards adopting technologies within the road freight market continues to hold back digitalisation.
  • Incumbents have already started responding to the digital challengers, mainly by acquiring digital start-ups.

1.0 European Road Freight Transport: Changing patterns of transport 5

1.1 Demand uncertainty in the European market 5

1.2 Visibility. 5

1.3 Digitalisation. 6

1.4 Flexibility. 7

1.5 The changing role of road freight operators. 8

2.0 Technology: Start-ups and Disruptors. 9

2.1 Digital forwarders. 10

2.1.1 Service differentiation among digital forwarders. 11

2.2 SaaS. 13

2.2.1 Freight Exchange Platforms. 13

2.2.1.1 Marketplaces. 13

2.2.1.1.1 Service differentiation among marketplaces. 15

2.2.1.2 Tender Platforms. 16

2.2.1.2.1 Service differentiation among tender platforms. 17

2.2.2 Visibility Platforms and Enablers. 17

2.2.2.1 Service differentiation among visibility platforms and enablers. 19

2.2.3 Transport Management Systems. 19

2.3 Shipper Pain Points Addressed by Digital Start-Ups. 21

2.3.1 Costly Manual Processes. 22

2.3.2 Lack of Asset Visibility. 22

2.3.3 Inefficient routing. 23

2.3.4 Underutilisation of Assets. 24

2.3.5 Price Opacity. 25

2.4 Future of Digital Start-ups. 26

2.4.1 Technology Improvements. 26

2.4.2 Traditional Forwarders. 27

2.4.3 Market Consolidation and Evolution. 28

2.5 Digital Start-ups in the European Road Freight Market 29

2.5.1 Digital forwarders. 31

2.5.1.1 Cargonexx. 31

2.5.1.2 Everoad. 32

2.5.1.3 InstaFreight 32

2.5.1.4 Ontruck. 33

2.5.1.5 Quicargo. 34

2.5.1.6 Sennder 34

2.5.1.7 Uber Freight 35

2.5.2 Captive Digital Forwarders. 37

2.5.2.1 Chronotruck. 38

2.5.2.2 Coyote Logistics. 39

2.5.2.3 Saloodo! 39

2.5.2.4 Drive4Schenker 40

2.5.2.5 Upply. 40

2.5.3 Marketplaces. 42

2.5.3.1 Cargoclix. 42

2.5.3.2 LoadFox. 43

2.5.3.3 Teleroute. 43

2.5.3.4 TIMOCOM.. 44

2.5.4 Tender Platforms. 46

2.5.4.1 Tendereasy. 46

2.5.4.2 TNX Logistics. 47

2.5.4.3 Transporeon (Ticontract) 48

2.5.5 Visibility Platforms and Enablers. 49

2.5.5.1 FourKites. 49

2.5.5.2 project44. 50

2.5.5.3 Shippeo. 51

2.5.5.4 Sixfold. 51

2.5.5.5 Veroo. 52

3.0 Driver Shortages. 54

3.1 Overview. 54

3.2 Factors behind driver shortages. 55

3.2.1 High Training Costs. 56

3.2.2 Working conditions / Treatment of drivers. 57

3.2.3 Wages. 58

3.2.4 Aging drivers and lack of new younger drivers. 60

3.2.5 Lack of females in the profession. 60

3.3 Strategies to mitigate driver shortage. 60

3.3.1 The use of apprenticeships and training schemes to attract young people. 61

3.3.2 Seasonal Hiring. 62

3.3.3 Recruiting Ex-Army Personnel as Drivers. 62

3.3.4 The use of technology. 62

3.3.5 Institutions and governmental input 64

3.3.6 Attracting female truck drivers. 65

3.3.7 Attracting foreign drivers. 65

3.3.8 The use of financial incentives. 65

3.4 Conclusion. 66

4.0 Mid-Year Market sizing and forecasts 2019. 67

4.1 European Road Freight Market Mid-Year 67

4.2 Domestic Road Freight Market Mid-Year 69

4.3 International Road Freight Market Mid-Year 72

 

 

Violeta Keckarovska is a research analyst with vast experience in the design, implementation and analysis of electronic and person-to-person surveys. Having worked across a number of sectors, including retail, luxury goods and FMCG, Violeta is experienced in gaining valuable insights across brand perception, voice of customer and strategic re-positioning intelligence campaigns for B-to-B and B-to-C clients.

 

 

 

 

Holly joined Ti as a researcher in 2018. Whilst at university she gained much experience in both primary and secondary research, as well as enhancing her analytical and evaluation skills. Studying History developed Holly’s interest in politics and geopolitics. Since working at Ti, she has worked on and gained interest in emerging markets logistics and peak season. As part of her role as a researcher Holly contributes to logistics briefings and GSCi, in particular, provider profiles, countries and regions.

 

 

 

Sergio is a quantitative analyst at Ti. He graduated from the University of Bath with a Civil Engineering Bachelors and a Masters in Entrepreneurship and Management.  His understanding of business and numerical ability has allowed him to contribute to the GSCi portal, consultancy projects and authors news and briefs for Ti’s Logistics Briefing service. He also works on Ti Reports and contributes to market sizing and forecasting sections.

 

 

 

 

Caterina joined Ti in 2019 as a researcher. She studied English and Spanish Modern Languages in Italy where she developed a passion for research. After graduating Caterina studied teaching education at Bath Spa University. She has since then worked as a sales administrator using her Italian and Spanish language skills to support customers and as a researcher in the operational risk field. Caterina is passionate about learning about logistics companies and their strategies and contributes to Logistics Briefing and Ti's Global Supply Chain intelligence portal.

 

For Ti’s full view of the European Road Freight market you can purchase the European Road Freight Transport Report package, including both European Road Freight Transport 2019 and European Road Freight Transport 2019/2020 Update.

The complete road freight package will grant you access to both reports containing:

European Road Freight Transport 2019/2020 Update

  • Ti’s interviews with digital forwarders
  • Ti’s market map and analysis of the Digital Road Freight landscape
  • Market sizing including H1 growth rates for 2019, full year projections for 2019 and 5 year ahead forecasts
  • Detailed analysis of the present and future of the European road freight market 
  • Examination of driver shortages, including analysis of best practices and strategies that road freight companies are adopting to recruit and retain drivers and what trade unions and governments are doing to overcome the crisis.

European Road Freight Transport 2019

  • Market sizing including 2018 and 5-year CAGR growth rates 2018-2023
  • Analysis of driver shortages and vehicle utilization
  • The effect of changes in EU policy
  • Analysis of the potential, and impact of digital freight marketplaces
  • Profiles of major road freight providers – including strategies, finances, technologies used and their implementation
  • Key market metrics

 

You can purchase the European Road Freight report package to get access to all these insights and data for just £1,595. A discount of £695 from the price of £2,290 to purchase both separately.

To get this package price please contact Michael Clover, Ti's Head of Commercial Development: +44 (0)1666 519907 [email protected]

This report is perfect for

This report is specifically written to provide comprehensive and easily accessible strategic information to those involved or with an interest in this sector as well as:

  • Global manufacturers
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Supply chain managers and directors
  • Logistics procurement managers
  • Marketing managers
  • Knowledge managers
  • Investors
  • All C-level executives

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