2025 European Transportation Management Benchmark Survey
Descartes’ annual benchmark survey of global transportation professionals to identify the strategies, tactics and expectations for the industry.
Check out the results!

The 2025 Survey: Transportation Becomes Increasingly Strategic
Investment in transport management systems (TMS) continues to grow, as does the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), while companies are also making progress on the digitisation journeys.
What's in the whitepaper?
• Explores how companies view the role of transportation management
• Identifies key industry trends driving the market
• Examines how transportation value is measured
• Uncovers which capabilities, technologies, and competitive strategies/tactics are making the greatest impact
• Provides the outlook for future IT investment
The use of AI by Industry Leading Financial Performers
Industry leading financial performers are leading the way in AI adoption:
| Area of Impact | Adoption Rate |
|---|---|
| Data-entry automation | 61% |
| Freight forecasting | 52% |
| Dynamic pricing optimisation | 39% |
| Dock scheduling | 39% |
Key themes
Journey to Automation
Strong Financial Health
Real-Time Shipment Visibility
Transportation Management
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