In this paper, the external factors beyond the area of influence of the European Union (EU) road freight transport, which may have a direct/indirect effect on current and future activities and procedures are under review. The outcome of this investigation is the review of challenges and opportunities that road freight transport sector encounters. Four main tendencies were identified: the proliferation of electronic business, driver shortage problem, market digitalisation, the shift from road transport to rail. These industry trends are identified and described, considering political, legal, economic, social, technological and environmental factors.


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    Title :

    The Challenges and Opportunities for Road Freight Transport


    Additional title:

    Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure



    Conference:

    International Conference TRANSBALTICA: Transportation Science and Technology ; 2019 May 02, 2019 - May 03, 2019



    Publication date :

    2020-01-20


    Size :

    11 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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