In 2023, Germany led the European loaded international container transport volume with 2.49 billion tonne kilometers, experiencing a 2.07% decrease from the previous year. The Netherlands followed with 1.19 billion tonne kilometers, showing a 0.63% decline. Belgium and France saw reductions of 6.11% and 4.04% respectively, while Romania and Hungary exhibited growth with 8.45% and 14.87% increases. Over the last five years, Hungary demonstrated robust growth, whereas other countries exhibited more subdued or negative compound annual growth rates.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of economic policies on trade volumes in key countries like Germany and the Netherlands.
- Technological advancements and their effects on transport efficiency and volume.
- Environmental regulations and their influence on transportation choices across Europe.
- The integration of emerging markets into European logistics networks, potentially boosting volumes from countries like Romania and Hungary.
Top countries in Loaded International Container Transport Volume of All Types of Goods by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,490 | 2023 | +8.92% | -2.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 1,190 | 2023 | +3.48% | -0.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 81 | 2023 | -2.41% | -6.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 48 | 2023 | -4% | -4.04% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 3 | 2023 | -66.67% | +8.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 2 | 2023 | +100% | +14.87% | View data |
