European Shipping Volume of Unloaded International Container Transport Performed by All Types of Vessels by Country

In 2023, Germany led European nations with 17.39 billion tonne kilometers in unloaded international container transport, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.45% from its previous figures. The Netherlands followed with 8.54 billion tonne kilometers, showing a minimal dip of 0.23%. Romania experienced a substantial increase of 9.65%, contrasting with Poland, which saw a large decrease of 19.73%. Smaller countries like Luxembourg and Slovakia recorded significant percentage changes, both downward and upward, respectively.

Future trends to watch include:

• Continued growth in Eastern European countries like Romania, driven by expanding market access and infrastructure.
• Potential impacts of geopolitical factors on trade routes and volumes, especially concerning Germany and the Netherlands.
• Technological advancements and sustainable practices influencing operational efficiencies and volume trends.