The inland waterway freight transport share in France has exhibited stability over the forecast period from 2024 to 2028, with values consistently at 2.1% from 2024 to 2026, and then slightly decreasing to 2.0% by 2027 and 2028. In 2023, the share stood at 2.1%, demonstrating no year-on-year variation up to 2026 but a subtle decline of 4.76% starting in 2027. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period shows an average annual decrease of 0.95%.
- The steady share from 2024 to 2026 indicates a period of stability.
- The slight decline from 2027 to 2028 suggests potential emerging challenges or shifts in transportation preferences or infrastructures.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in green logistics, regulatory changes impacting freight transport, shifts in industrial activity, and infrastructure developments that could affect competitiveness and efficiency of inland waterways.
