In January-November 2017, road, rail, inland waterways and air carriers moved a total 15.8 million tonnes of cargo, a 24.6 percent increase on the similar period last year. The Ministry of Economy&Infrastructure said in a press release the increment is mainly due to an overall improvement of the economic situation.
Road freight transport had a 72% share of the total, with 11.4 million tonnes (+20.2%) transported in 11 months.
Railroad transport rebounded and saw the first increased freight volumes in four years, accounting for 27.4% of the total. In 11 months, freight trains carried 4.3 million, or by 39% more than in the previous period last year.
Waterways transport stagnated with a mere 123,800 tonnes (-1%).
