Ton-kilometers of freight transported by road in the United Kingdom 2006-2020
The road freight transport volume in the United Kingdom declined to 144.2 billion million ton-kilometers in 2020. This decrease was preceded by an increase in transport volume.
Road freight transport refers to the transport of cargo by commercial vehicles as part of the logistics chain and can be both national and international in countries connected by road networks. Road freight transport is typically divided between long- and short-haul, which influences the choice of vehicle: Vans are more prevalent in urban areas and across short distances, while medium and heavy trucks, due to their size, are used for long-haul trips.
Find more key insights for the road freight transport volume in countries like Italy, Finland, and Croatia.
Road freight transport refers to the transport of cargo by commercial vehicles as part of the logistics chain and can be both national and international in countries connected by road networks. Road freight transport is typically divided between long- and short-haul, which influences the choice of vehicle: Vans are more prevalent in urban areas and across short distances, while medium and heavy trucks, due to their size, are used for long-haul trips.
Find more key insights for the road freight transport volume in countries like Italy, Finland, and Croatia.
