European Shipping Volume of Loaded International Container Transport Performed by Self-Propelled Barges Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)

The Netherlands led the European shipping volume of loaded international container transport on self-propelled barges in 2023, holding a substantial share, despite a minor decrease of 1.62%. Belgium and Germany followed, with Belgium experiencing a rise of 2.54%, while Germany saw a decline of 2.73%. Notable growth was observed in Luxembourg at 16.2%, and Romania at 11.65%. Countries with lower shares like Poland and the Czech Republic faced significant reductions of 11.49% and 18.8%, respectively.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential recovery in Poland and the Czech Republic as they strategize to reverse declines.
• Sustained growth in smaller markets like Romania and Luxembourg, diversifying the market share allocation.
• The impact of environmental policies on the use of self-propelled barges, possibly affecting volumes and growth rates across countries.