Trends for the road transport sector in 2023

The trucking industry is essential for moving goods around the world. After all, it is through it that different goods, from food, chemicals to industrial equipment, are transported from one place to another.

In addition, it represents a crucial link in the supply chain, allowing efficient negotiations between companies.

According to the Executive Report of the 2025 National Logistics Plan, in Brazil, 65% of cargo transport passes through highways, revealing a much higher percentage than maritime or air transport, for example.

Finally, it is responsible for job creation and contributes to economic growth, as it is an important engine for international trade.

In 2023, the market is expected to continue to play a crucial role in global logistics, with advances in technology and infrastructure. Thus, it can improve the efficiency and sustainability of road freight transport.

In this article, you will understand how the road transport scenario ended in 2022 and what are the main perspectives for this year that is starting.

Road transport sector overall balance sheet in 2022

In 2022, the success of the road transport sector was, in large part, a reflection of new trends in consumer behavior, the explosion of online shopping, the good performance of exports and the growth of agribusiness.

According tofreightbras, already in the first half of 2022, the volume of cargo transported on highways increased by 38% compared to the same period of the previous year. This was mainly due to the high usage rates of shipping apps.

As a result, the sector’s GDP grew by 2.1%, with the Southeast region of Brazil leading the volume of transport carried out.

Even with the increase in fuel prices proving to be a huge challenge, the sector remained intact. According to the report “Index of Cargo Handling in Brazil”, developed by AT&M, Brazil recorded R$3 trillion in cargo handling.

Read also: How to transport machinery and equipment safely

Outlook for 2023

With the scenario of growth in the last two years, carriers are preparing to develop even more in 2023.

Its managers hope to deal with the sector’s eventual challenges, which involve the condition of the roads, the price of fuel and the cost of freight, but with a positive attitude in the face of possible adversities.

According to authorities on the subject, the COVID-19 pandemic prepared professionals for “the worst possible scenario”, bringing preparation and resilience to deal with problems that may arise, whether political or economic.

See some trends for the road transport sector in 2023:

Green Logistics: debated a few years ago, but adopted by few companies, sustainability in operations will become even stronger, bringing new ways to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment.
Female representation: according to Gupy, in 2020, more than 200% of hires in the logistics sector were women. In a predominantly male sector, the hiring of women should continue to grow in 2023.
Safety in operations: the sector will increasingly invest in technologies and safety equipment, both for the cargo and the driver, preventing robberies or accidents on the road.
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