ISIC H49 · France · 2 publishers
Logistics and Land Transport in France
7 verified figures for France, covering 6 indicators from 2 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
France compared
| Measure | France | Highest country |
|---|---|---|
| Rail freight transport performance growth rate | 6.6%France · 2025 | 15%Montenegro · 2025 |
| Rail freight transport performance | 34 billion tonne-kilometresFrance · 2025 | 124 billion tonne-kilometresGermany · 2025 |
| Share of national freight in inland waterway transport | 60.2%France · 2025 | 97.4%Czechia · 2025 |
The short version
Key takeaways
- Rail freight transport performance in France was 34 billion tonne-kilometres in 2025 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- Rail freight transport performance growth rate in France was 6.6% in 2025 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- Share of national freight in inland waterway transport in France was 60.2% in 2025 (Eurostat). Eurostat ↗ T1 Official
- Long-haul truck operating cost index in France was 182 index points in April 2026 (IRU). IRU ↗ T2 Official
- Long-haul truck operating cost growth rate in France (year-on-year) was nearly 10% in Q2 2026 (IRU). IRU ↗ T2 Official
The complete table
Logistics and Land Transport data for France
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7 data points across 6 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
Long-haul truck operating cost growth rate (quarter-on-quarter)Q2 20264.9%IRUT22026actual→
Long-haul truck operating cost growth rate (year-on-year)Q2 202610%IRUT22026actual→
Long-haul truck operating cost index+1 moreApril 2026182 index pointsIRUT22026actual→
Rail freight transport performance202534 billion tonne-kilometresEurostatT12025actual→
Rail freight transport performance growth rate20256.6%EurostatT12025actual→
Share of national freight in inland waterway transport202560.2%EurostatT12025actual→
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway freight transport statistics Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | Germany recorded the highest rail freight transport performance also in 2025; Figure 3 | 2 |
| Inland waterway freight transport down by 3% in 2025 Press release | Eurostat | T1 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | International transport accounted for more than half of total transport | 1 |
| European contract and spot rates accelerate as fuel costs are passed on Press release | IRU | T2 Official | 18 Sep 2026 | European contract and spot rates accelerate as fuel costs are passed on | 4 |
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StatOrigin. (2026). Logistics and Land Transport in France: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/logistics/france