1、How Swedish expertise can unlock a greener and smarter future for road freight transportSHAPING THE FUTURE OF ROAD FREIGHTEXECUTIVE GLOBAL INSIGHT DECEMBER 2024BUSINESS SWEDEN|SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ROAD FREIGHT|2EXECUTIVE SUMMARYPARTNERSHIPS KEY TO ELECTRIC AND DIGITALLY-POWERED ROAD FREIGHT The fre

2、ight industry is a cornerstone of the transportation sector due to its pivotal role in transport logistics,infrastructure,as well as environmental impact.The EU,US,China,and India are some of the largest road freight markets and major contributors to global emissions from the freight industry.Simult

3、aneously,these regions are launching several initiatives to accelerate the decarbonisation and digital transformation of the sector,driven by significant engagement from both the trucking industry and the public sector when it comes to infrastructure development.Accelerating the transition from a tr

4、aditional and conservative industry with tight margins to a connected and intelligent ecosystem is essential for the future of road freight transport.This Executive Global Insight examines the main factors driving this transformation.Industry dialogues highlight four key chal-lenges for the road fre

5、ight sector:high emissions,road safety,cost pressures and operational effi-ciency,alongside the importance of public policy and infrastructure.These challenges are prompting a transformation of the industry,which opens up new opportuni-ties for Swedish companies who can speed up decar-bonisation eff

6、orts,develop charging infrastructure,deploy vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity,as well as enable data sharing and interoperability.The interviews emphasise the need for collabo-rative business models and proactive engagement in joint investments across the value chain to drive this transformatio