Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal
Portugal: Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers was 1,889 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,889 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
Change on year
down 14.6%
World rank
8th
of 35 countries
All-time high
3,504 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2017
All-time low
322 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM)
in 2009
Years of data
18
2007–2024
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal, 2007–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonne-kilometre (TKM).
Analysis
Portugal recorded 1,889 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.6% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal peaked at 3,504 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2017 and was at its lowest, 322 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM), in 2009.
Portugal ranks 8th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 326 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | — |
| 2008 | 390 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +19.6% |
| 2009 | 322 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 625 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +94.1% |
| 2011 | 461 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -26.2% |
| 2012 | 1,920 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +316.5% |
| 2013 | 2,344 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 2,662 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 2,650 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,823 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 3,504 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +24.1% |
| 2018 | 2,971 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -15.2% |
| 2019 | 2,834 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 2,143 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -24.4% |
| 2021 | 2,239 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 2,550 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 2,211 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -13.3% |
| 2024 | 1,889 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | -14.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 346 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 322 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 390 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 3 |
| 2010s | 2,279 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 461 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 3,504 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,206 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 1,889 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 2,550 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 5 United Kingdom 2,715 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 5 United Kingdom 2,715 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 7 France 2,604 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 9 Czechia 1,872 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 10 Lithuania 1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
- 10 Lithuania 1,724 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) compare
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal?
- Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers in Portugal was 1,889 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 3,504 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2017.
- What is the lowest modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 322 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) in 2009.
- How does Portugal rank for modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers?
- Portugal ranks 8th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Modal shift potential of long-distance road freight in containers - tonne-kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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