Due to its size and position in Europe, Luxembourg's economy is resolutely international in outlook. Road freight transport is no exception to this, with international transport alone accounting for 87% of the flag's total activity. Transport between third countries is by far the most flourishing activity of the Luxembourg flag (38 %). As for cabotage, its flag ranks 6th among the 28 EU countries, behind the Netherlands and Spain. In more than 96 % of cases, Luxembourg carriers operate cabotage in neighbouring countries, with France being the country of choice.

In terms of costs, Luxembourg remains more competitive than France. While the operating costs of a vehicle are very similar to those in France, there are differences in terms of drivers' conditions.
Although better paid (+34% per year), a Luxembourg driver costs his employer 4% less than his French counterpart, thanks in particular to a very low social security contribution rate (12.71%). Furthermore, the latter always drives more kilometres per year than a French driver (+5 %) and, above all, drives for longer hours than his neighbour.

The CNR invites you to discover this new study dedicated to Luxembourg's TRM. It is supplemented by a summary containing comparative data with France.