In the third quarter of 2024 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2023. transported goods from land and water freight transport decreased by 28.1%, and the work performed by 22.7%. The data are preliminary, he said NSI.
Passengers carried by passenger transport (land, water and urban electric transport) increased by 16.9%. The work performed also showed a growth of 9.7%.
In the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023:
- The transported goods by land transport are 29.0% less and have a total tonnage of 29,940.4 thousand. t. A drop of 29.5% was observed in domestic transports, and at
- international – with 27.8%. Work performed decreased by 24.6%;
- River and sea transport transported a total of 1270.6 thousand t, which is 63.6 thousand t more cargo for the third quarter. In the work performed, measured in ton-kilometers, a growth of 103.5% was reported;
- The number of passengers transported by land transport was 94,418. It grew by 10.4%, and the work performed – by 5.9%;
- In passenger water transport, there was a decrease in the number of transported passengers by 8.7 thousand. passengers, and the work performed decreased by 3.9%;
- The enterprises from the urban electric transport transported 16.3 thousand passengers more, and the work performed increased by 38.3%.
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**While passenger transport is rising, what are some of the key infrastructural challenges that need to be addressed to accommodate this growth sustainably and effectively?**
## Interview: Deciphering the Shifting Landscape of Freight and Passenger Transport
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News! Today, we’re diving into the latest data on freight and passenger transport trends, analyzing the factors driving these changes, and exploring their potential implications for the future.
**Our guests are:**
* **Dr. Elena Petrova, Economist specializing in logistics and transportation.**
* **Mr. Stefan Ivanov, CEO of a leading logistics company.**
**Section 1: The Decline in Freight Transport**
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Petrova, the article highlights a significant decrease in goods transported by land and water freight. What are the primary factors contributing to this decline? Are these factors temporary or indicative of a longer-term trend?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Ivanov, from a business perspective, how has this downturn in freight activity impacted your company? What strategies are you employing to navigate these challenges?
* **Mr. Ivanov:**
* **Interviewer:** Could this decline in freight signal a shift in global trade patterns or consumer behavior? Dr. Petrova?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
**Section 2: The Rise of Passenger Transport**
* **Interviewer:** In contrast to freight, passenger transport seems to be on the rise. What are the factors fueling this growth, Mr. Ivanov?
* **Mr. Ivanov: **
* **Interviewer:** Dr. Petrova, is this growth solely due to increased travel after pandemic restrictions, or are there other underlying reasons? What are the long-term prospects for passenger transportation?
* **Dr. Petrova**
* **Interviewer:** What are the implications of this diverging trend between freight and passenger transport for the economy and infrastructure development?
* **Mr. Ivanov:**
**Section 3: Looking Ahead - Sustainability and Technological Advancements**
* **Interviewer:** The article mentions a surge in urban electric transport. How important is the role of sustainable transportation in shaping the future of the industry?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
* **Interviewer:** Mr. Ivanov, how is your company incorporating technology and innovation to address the challenges and opportunities presented by this changing landscape?
* **Mr. Ivanov:**
* **Interviewer:** Any closing thoughts?
* **Dr. Petrova:**
* **Mr. Ivanov:**
**Conclusion:**
We hope this discussion has shed light on the complex dynamics shaping the freight and passenger transport sectors. It’s clear that both challenges and opportunities lie ahead, requiring innovative solutions and a collaborative effort to ensure a sustainable and efficient future for transportation.
