A struggling market: october 2024 figures
The trailer and semi-trailer market continues its negative trend. In October 2024, 1,200 trailers were registered, 76 fewer than in the same month of 2023, marking a 6.0% decline. This is the fourth consecutive month of downturn and the ninth in ten months.
Between January and October 2024, the market has seen an overall drop of 14.0%, with 11,413 units registered compared to 13,267 in the same period in 2023, a loss of 1,854 units.
Unrae’s concern: outdated vehicle fleets
Michele Mastagni, Coordinator of the Trailer and Semi-Trailer Group at unrae, highlights the alarming average age of vehicles in Italy. The 2024 drop in registrations exacerbates safety and environmental concerns.
Mastagni emphasizes the need for government intervention, including:
- Disincentives for outdated vehicles, restricting cargo types based on vehicle age.
- Measures to enhance road safety and environmental sustainability.
Structured incentives to renew fleets
Many transport companies face financial difficulties and need support to meet sustainability standards. Mastagni suggests:
- Predictable incentives funded consistently to ease fleet renewal.
- Tools to help companies plan long-term investments without relying on temporary measures.
Aligning with european standards
Unrae calls for decisive steps to modernize the sector:
- Allowing vehicle combinations up to 18.75 meters, in line with European regulations.
- Streamlining road code regulations to enable the registration of innovative and technologically advanced vehicles, boosting the competitiveness of Italian companies.
Mastagni concludes that these actions are crucial to revitalizing the market and ensuring the industry’s growth.
