Consultant report

Toward greener freight: Transportation statistic system and best practice in Europe

This report describes the transportation statistic system and best practices for freight data in the European Union with a specific focus on road freight transport. It outlines the evolution of relevant EU policies from the Treaty of Rome to the European Green Deal, employs power mapping to highlight key stakeholders and workstreams, and details the methodologies used for freight surveys and emission inventories in the European Union.

By providing a comprehensive overview of the European Union’s transportation statistical system, the report offers valuable insights for other regions, including China, in developing a robust freight flow survey and intelligent data platform toward greener freight.

Attachments
Annex on EU passenger transport