International trade accounts for more than 90% of Slovenia's total trade, with 40% of this figure relating to trade between third countries alone. Despite its small size, with no more inhabitants than inner Paris, Slovenia ranks 12th among European pavilions in terms of total international activity and 7th in terms of international activity between third countries. 
Due to its location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, the Alps and the Balkans, Slovenia enjoys privileged relations with Western European countries, particularly Italy, Austria, Germany and, to a lesser extent, France and the Benelux countries.
With a relatively high national minimum wage of €842.79 gross per month, the cost of Slovenian driving personnel remains low due to low social security contributions. The cost per hour of driving is therefore €13.12/hour, including contributions, allowances and all bonuses. Furthermore, with vehicle productivity of around 130,500 km, the Slovenian fleet appears to follow the model of Eastern European countries.

A notable exception in Europe, Slovenian transport companies do not pay axle tax, but are required to use Slovenian motorways, which are toll roads costing almost 43 euro cents per kilometre for a 40-tonne, 5-axle heavy goods vehicle.

The CNR invites you to discover this new study dedicated to Slovenian TRM. It is supplemented by a summary that includes comparisons with France.