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CLECAT, the European Freight Forwarders’ Association, has outlined its priorities for the next five years (2024 - 2029) across all modes of transport. While freight forwarders utilise all modes and advocate for modal shift strategies, the reality is that road freight transport is and will remain the most prominent mode, representing around 77% of inland freight transport in the EU. To align with EU climate objectives, the road freight sector must significantly reduce its GHG emissions over the next decade. However, substantial challenges persist, necessitating accelerated decarbonization efforts and robust support for transitioning to cleaner alternatives. Additionally, the sector faces a pressing shortage of professional drivers, which is expected to worsen over the next decade without proactive intervention. Both EU-wide and national measures are imperative to enhance the sector’s attractiveness and safeguard the integrity of the Single Market.

Please find below freight forwarders' messages to decision makers on road transport.