The European total carrying capacity of self-propelled vessels from 1974 and earlier shows France as the leader with a capacity of 336.0 thousand metric tons. In 2023, France's carrying capacity decreased by 1.26%, while Poland's increased by 1.41% and Bulgaria's by 2.25%. Croatia saw a significant increase of 5.02%, whereas the Czech Republic experienced a slight decrease of 0.011%. Finland remained stable, and Slovakia saw a substantial decline of 9.71%.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in capacity in Eastern European countries like Poland and Bulgaria, driven by modernization and upgrades. Meanwhile, Western European countries might focus on maintaining existing capacity through technological improvements. Infrastructure investments and environmental regulations could also impact overall trends.
Top countries in Total Carrying Capacity of Self-Propelled Vessels from 1974 and Earlier by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 336 | 2023 | -1.47% | -1.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 71.6 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 44.6 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 23 | 2023 | +4.55% | +5.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 18.99 | 2023 | +1.82% | -0.011% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 9 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 4.8 | 2023 | -12.73% | -9.71% | View data |
