# Road transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Road transport enters the logistics chain wherever goods move by lorry, articulated truck, or light commercial vehicle on public roads—from factory gate to distribution centre, from seaport to final consignee, or between intermodal hubs.

Road transport enters the logistics chain wherever goods move by lorry, articulated truck, or light commercial vehicle on public roads—from factory gate to distribution centre, from seaport to final consignee, or between intermodal hubs. No other freight mode matches its door-to-door flexibility: vehicle types and load sizes scale freely without requiring rail sidings or waterway access. Across European intra-continental freight, road handles the largest tonnage share by a wide margin. Short hauls up to roughly 300 km represent its economic core, though cross-border long-haul services remain fully competitive. Forwarders value rapid deployment and direct delivery without terminal transshipment—advantages that matter most for time-sensitive and quality-critical cargo.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_transport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_transport)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Road transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 106 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_transport |

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