The inland freight transport volume in the Netherlands stood at 106.1 Billion Tonne-Kilometers in 2023. The year-on-year growth fluctuated significantly, with the highest increases in 2021 (4.86%) and drops in 2020 (-3.32%). The last two years (2022 and 2023) saw minor variations of -0.27% and 0.58% respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged at 0.76%, indicating moderate growth.
Future forecasts predict a steady but slow upward trend, with the inland freight transport volume expected to reach 109.1 Billion Tonne-Kilometers by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR through 2028 is 0.44%, amounting to a total growth rate of 2.23% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements in logistics, regulatory changes affecting transportation, and economic conditions influencing trade volumes.