European Volume of Inland Waterway International Freight Transport Unloaded Domestically by Country

In 2023, the highest volume of inland waterway freight transported and unloaded domestically was in Germany, with 89.01 million metric tons, followed closely by Belgium and the Netherlands. Germany saw a slight decrease of 0.26%, while Belgium had a growth of 1%. The Netherlands also showed a modest increase of 0.29%. Other notable declines were in France and Austria, with decreases of 2.23% and 2.68%, respectively. Despite overall minor declines in several countries, Croatia had a notable growth of 2.98%, whereas Slovakia experienced a significant drop of 17.76%.

- Germany: Highest volume, slight decrease.

- Belgium, Netherlands: Modest growth.

- France, Austria: Significant declines.

- Slovakia: Sharp reduction.

- Croatia: Notable increase.

Looking ahead, the European inland waterway transport market may face challenges such as environmental regulations and infrastructure updates. However, technological advancements and increasing trade across European ports might drive growth, ensuring that countries invest in improving their inland waterway logistics capabilities.