Shippers and freight forwarders are the key influencers of the modes of transport used, and are at the heart of the concerns of transport companies. Eurogroup Consulting, in partnership with AUTF, GNTC, AFRA, Institut du Commerce, TLF, OFP, UTP, UIC, France chimie and SNCF Réseau, publishes the Shipper Perception Barometer on rail and combined transport. Presented as part of European Rail Freight Day, the 2021 edition of the barometer gives a voice to shippers and assesses their perception of rail and combined transport.
The elements of this barometer are updated from one year to the next in order to define trends and thus offer a vision to players in the sector. The analytical elements of the 2021 edition are based on data from 2020 and the assessment of the 1st half of 2021.
The information gathered provides an overview of the modal split favored by shippers for transporting their goods, as well as the clarity of the rail offer and associated satisfaction. These considerations point to trends in rail freight over the next few years.
