The transportation industry in Germany is key to maintaining well-functioning services as well as moving goods across the nation and beyond. The country has the largest
by far. In addition, the country has some of the highest-ranked infrastructure networks worldwide, with its roads being some of the more heavily traveled thoroughfares in Europe.
accounted for over 60 percent of inland freight transport in 2021. Passenger transport has also steadily grown across all modes of transport over the past decade, with private passenger cars remaining the
A European transport hub
Centrally located in Europe, all modes of transport – road, rail, water and air – serve an integral part in Germany’s economy. With over 13,000 kilometers, the country boasts one of the world’s longest freeway systems; additionally, high-speed rail connects all of Germany’s major cities as well as neighboring countries. The Port of Hamburg is the
third largest sea-harbor in Europe, and, among the many international airports in Germany, Frankfurt is one of
Europe’s busiest air travel hubs. Several prominent companies further support the transport industry in Germany:
Deutsche Post DHL Group, based in Bonn, is among the world’s leading courier services and the market leader for out-of-home delivery services in Europe; furthermore,
Germany leads Europe in passenger car production and is home to several well-known vehicle manufacturers, including
Volkswagen AG.
Transition to sustainable mobility
Germany has committed to reaching net-zero climate emissions by 2045. With transport accounting for around 20 percent of the country’s emissions, the sector is a key area of focus for decarbonization. Though around half of all its
rail network is electrified, and around
18 percent of passenger car sales were battery electric vehicle sales, German transportation still largely relies on fossil fuels. However, the
number of new electric vehicles in Germany have increased more than 50,000 between 2022 and 2023 and are projected to continue rising. The electric vehicle market in Germany is expected to show a promising
annual growth rate of 14.5 percent between 2024 and 2028, signaling a significant shift toward sustainable transport. One of the key issues is the accessibility and efficiency of the charging infrastructure. The number of
publicly accesible charging points for electric vehicles has been rising, but fast-charging stations have been increasing more slowly than new electric car sales and only make up just over a fifth of all available public charging points.
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