In 2023, Germany led European transport of loaded and empty containers and swap bodies with a volume of 4.8348 million units. Italy and Poland followed with declining trends of -2.23% and increasing trends of 4.72% respectively. Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Poland showed positive growth, while countries like Greece and Romania saw noticeable declines. Bulgaria and Croatia were standout performers with significant increases of 31.74% and 16.39%, highlighting upward trends in Eastern European transport.
Future trends to watch include Germany’s steady growth and potential recovery in Italy. Increasing capacities in Eastern Europe, flexibility in logistics, and green transport initiatives may reshape container transport dynamics in Europe. Brexit impacts on UK volumes might also persist as a critical observation point.
Top countries in Transport Loaded and Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,834,800 | 2023 | +2.59% | +3.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,009,900 | 2023 | -5.48% | -2.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 1,441,200 | 2023 | -6.34% | +4.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Switzerland | 1,123,100 | 2023 | +2.39% | +3.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,060,600 | 2023 | -3.59% | +0.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 1,044,900 | 2023 | +4.48% | -1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 867,780 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 793,160 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 447,060 | 2023 | +0.56% | -0.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 403,880 | 2023 | +5.31% | +3.01% | View data |
