In 2023, Germany transported approximately 2.545 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of international transport loaded and empty containers and swap bodies. Starting from 2024, the transport volume is projected to steadily increase annually, reaching 2.7724 million TEUs by 2028. Specifically, the year-on-year growth ranges from 1.8% to 1.7% over this period. Analyzing the five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals an average annual increase of approximately 1.7%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements on transport efficiency, potential regulatory changes affecting container logistics, shifts in global trade patterns, and environmental sustainability initiatives influencing the industry. These factors can significantly affect growth forecasts for the international transport of containers in Germany.
