As the largest economy in Europe, Germany also has one of the largest transport sectors on the continent. The country has the largest
by far. In addition, the country has some of the highest-ranked infrastructure networks worldwide, with its roads being some of the more heavily traveled thoroughfares in Europe.
accounted for nearly 60 percent of inland freight transport in 2022. Passenger transport has also been on an upward trend across all modes of transport over the past decade, with private passenger cars remaining the
A European transport hub
Centrally located in Europe, all modes of transport – road, rail, water and air – serve an integral part in Germany’s economy. With over 13,000 kilometers, the country boasts one of the world’s longest freeway systems; additionally, high-speed rail connects all of Germany’s major cities as well as neighboring countries. The Port of Hamburg is the
third largest sea-harbor in Europe, and, among the many international airports in Germany, Frankfurt is one of
Europe’s busiest air travel hubs. Several prominent companies further support the transport industry in Germany:
Deutsche Post DHL Group, based in Bonn, is among the world’s leading courier services and the market leader for out-of-home delivery services in Europe; furthermore,
Germany leads Europe in passenger car production and is home to several well-known vehicle manufacturers, including
Volkswagen Group.
Transition to sustainable mobility
Germany has committed to reaching net-zero climate emissions by 2045. With transport accounting for over 20 percent of the country’s emissions, the sector is a key area of focus for decarbonization. Though around half of all its
rail network is electrified, and around
13.5 percent of passenger car sales were battery electric vehicle sales, German transportation still largely relies on fossil fuels. However, the
number of new electric vehicles in Germany have increased by 40,000 between 2023 and 2024 and are projected to continue rising, despite the end of federal subsidies, which had caused a decrease in sales between 2022 and 2023. One of the key issues is the accessibility and efficiency of the charging infrastructure. The number of
publicly accesible charging points for electric vehicles has been rising, but fast-charging stations have been increasing more slowly than new electric car sales and only make up just over a fifth of all available public charging points.
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