In 2023, European coastal regions saw varying trends in road freight transport. Spain led by a significant margin with 858.14 million metric tons. Italy and Sweden followed, albeit at much lower volumes. Notably, Germany and Poland experienced growths of 2.83% and 1.62%, respectively, indicating robust economic activity. Conversely, Belgium faced a sharp decline of 5.75%, and Norway saw a slight reduction, facing challenges in maintaining previous volumes.
In the last five years, Slovenia and Montenegro displayed significant growth, with strong CAGRs due to boosted regional logistics. However, Bulgaria and Estonia faced declines, necessitating strategic adjustments.
Future trends to watch:
- Impact of EU’s green logistics policy on transport emissions and costs.
- Technological advancements in logistics automation and tracking efficiency.
- Post-Brexit trade agreements influencing Ireland and surrounding regions.
- Southern European countries enhancing infrastructure to accommodate expected growth.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of All Types of Goods Loaded in Coastal Regions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 858,140 | 2022 | -4.47% | +1.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 433,500 | 2023 | -4.71% | +1.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 361,820 | 2023 | +5.07% | +0.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 298,780 | 2023 | +1.24% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 283,960 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 219,740 | 2023 | -2.25% | +1.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 215,300 | 2023 | -0.37% | -0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 176,600 | 2023 | +3.31% | +1.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 134,650 | 2023 | -7.35% | +0.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 130,770 | 2023 | +8.43% | +1.62% | View data |
