Load factors for freight transport

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Prod-ID: IND-118-en

Also known as: TERM 030

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Topics: Transport ,

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Assessment made on 01 Jan 2002

Generic metadata

Classification

Topics:

Transport

DPSIR: Driving force

Identification

Indicator codes

TERM 030

Contents

Policy issue: Load vehicles more efficiently

Figures

Load factors for road, rail and aviation EU-4 refers to Denmark, Germany, Finland and Sweden

Key assessment

The loading efficiency of road freight transport improved slightly in some, but has remained relatively stable or worsened in most Member States. Rail transport loading efficiency improved in 10 Member States but worsened in others. Air freight transport got more efficient in most Member States, though no improvements can be observed since 1994.

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