The Netherlands leads European inland waterway freight with a 45.22% share, followed by Belgium at 13.98% and Bulgaria at 10.75%. Recent data shows slight growth in the Netherlands (1.17%) and Belgium (1.86%) over 2023. Germany and others faced declines, notably Germany with a -5.38% dip. While minute sectors in Austria and Poland showed variation, France and others maintained relative stability.
Future trends indicate that sustainable practices and infrastructure improvements are crucial. Monitoring trade policies, environmental regulations, and technological advances, like autonomous shipping, will shape Europe’s inland waterway freight dynamics.
Top countries in Volume of Inland Waterway International Freight Transport Transiting by Inland Waterway Throughput Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 45.22 | 2023 | +0.43% | +1.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 13.98 | 2023 | +2.24% | +1.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 10.75 | 2023 | -0.73% | -0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.93 | 2023 | -7.28% | -5.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.28 | 2023 | -2.77% | +0.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 4.09 | 2023 | -1.94% | -0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.98 | 2023 | -3.05% | -2.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 3.81 | 2023 | -1.57% | -0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.93 | 2023 | -3.03% | -1.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.02 | 2023 | -6.93% | -3.84% | View data |
