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The latest freight transport and logistics barometer published by Union TLF* reveals a contraction in activity in the road freight transport sector in France. In the 2nd quarter of 2023, French flag volumes decreased by 4.7% compared to the previous year and by 6.4% compared to the previous quarter. This drop in activity led to a reduction in recruitment and an increase in business failures. In addition, the business climate in the road transport sector is deteriorating with sluggish demand and prices which are not increasing. Faced with these difficulties, TRM companies face challenges, such as lack of demand, recruitment difficulties and economic uncertainties.

The TLF Union reveals in this edition:

• the TRM business climate in October 2023,
• the evolution of transport activity volumes for the 2nd quarter of 2023,
• the evolution of sectoral turnover until July 2023.

*Born in the 2000s, the Union of Transport & Logistics Companies of France (TLF) is the professional organization representing all professions in the transport & logistics chain. It works to represent, promote and defend the interests of the profession to public authorities and French, European, international and local authorities through its regional delegations and its affiliated freight forwarding unions.