Key Market Indicators
Belgian shipping freight volume is projected to decrease slightly over the next five years. By 2028, the volume is expected to reach approximately 7,570 million tonne kilometers, down from around 7,610 million tonne kilometers in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 0.1%. Historically, Belgian supply has experienced a downward trend, with a 0.9% annual decrease since 1975. In the current year, Belgium ranks fifth in freight volume, just behind Romania, which also reported about 7,610 million tonne kilometers. Leading the rankings are the Netherlands, Germany, and Romania, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
