European Shipping Volume of International Container Transport Performed by Not Self-Propelled Barges Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)

In 2023, Romania led European shipping in International Container Transport via non-self-propelled barges with a significant volume of 40.33 million tonne kilometers. Despite the Netherlands and Germany being key players, they observed fluctuations, with the Netherlands witnessing a slight decrease and Germany experiencing a marginal increase. Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia displayed positive growth, whereas countries like Belgium, Poland, and the Czech Republic faced declines with the Czech Republic dropping entirely out of the metric. Notably, Belgium saw a substantial decrease of 17.81%.

Future trends to watch include potential recovery and growth across smaller players like Hungary and Slovakia, who have shown promising increases. The largest players like the Netherlands and Germany could emphasize innovations in efficiency and sustainability, adapting to changing regulations and environmental standards to maintain and enhance their market positions.