Millions of tonne-kilometres20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021
TOTAL323 833307 009305 744310 142314 816315 774313 149316 772311 875304 613307 272
TOTAL265 025254 499256 721263 032269 650271 679271 666276 151274 037269 928272 000
International transport58 80752 51049 02247 11045 16644 09541 48340 62137 83834 68535 272
UnitGermany
Simulation
Yearly mileage of vehiclekm127 600
Number of operating daysdays/year232
Semitrailer/tractor ratio1,26
Driver cost€/year46 839
Driver/tractor ratio1,059
Yearly cost of vehicle financing and possession€/year17 343
Average fuel consumption per 100 kmlitres28,4
Unit cost of fuel, 2021 average€/litre1,1356
Annual fuel costs€/year41 152
Tyres€/year9 100
Maintenance and repairs€/year3 450
Tolls and vignettes€/year19 400
Insurance (vehicle)€/year3 050
Axle tax and other vehicle taxes€/year929
Summary - cost price (excluding overheads)144 038
Cost/mileage ratio per annum€/km1,13
Overhead cost€/year14 246
Summary - cost price158 283
Full cost per kilometre€/km1,24
UnitGermany
Simulation
Gross salary (miscellaneous bonuses and overtime included) subject to social contributions and to income tax€/year33 360,00
Travel allowances and other elements of remuneration not subject to social contributions nor to income tax€/year6 699,00
Employer contribution rates in absolute terms%19,13
Employer contributions in absolute terms€/year6 780,42
Total annual cost€/year46 839,42
Number of actual working days per yearper year218
Annual driving timeh/year1 735
Annual mileagekm120 500
Cost of one hour's work€/hour27,00
Cost per kilometre€/year0,39
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Publications

7 Jun
2023

German road freight transport – 2021

German road freight transport – 2021

The German shipping flag, the second-largest in Europe after Poland in terms of total activity but the leader in domestic shipping, has been experiencing a period of stagnation for the past ten years or so. It faces direct competition from its eastern neighbours, is seeing its costs rise and is grappling with an ever-worsening labour shortage. Faced with […]

18 Jun
2019

German road freight transport – 2018

German road freight transport – 2018

As the European leader, the German industry is increasingly turning its attention to its domestic market, giving up on the international stage in the face of competition from Eastern European countries. The shipping industry is being undermined by labour shortages, rising operating costs and environmental constraints. As a result, its activity has been stagnating since […]

12 Apr
2013

The German TRM – 2012

The German TRM – 2012

Although the German shipping flag tops the rankings for European TRM activity, it nevertheless faces competition from Eastern European flags. It is the dynamism of its domestic business that has earned it this leading position, but its international business is in decline. In terms of organisation and regulation, the German flag is still characterised by numerous […]

12 Apr
2011

CNR Germany study – Update on driving staff costs

CNR Germany study – Update on driving staff costs

Following recent changes to tax and pay regulations, the CNR presents an update on the costs of driving staff in Germany.