The data indicates a steady decrease in the number of employees in the sea and coastal freight water transport sector in Italy from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the number stood at 8.02 thousand employees. Forecasts show a decline of around 3.2% annually, with 7.77 thousand employees in 2024, reducing to 6.77 thousand by 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period shows a negative trend significantly underlining the sector's diminishing workforce.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of automation and digitalization on employment, potential regulatory changes affecting the industry, and evolving environmental policies that could necessitate workforce adaptation. Additionally, shifts in global trade patterns due to geopolitical and economic factors may influence demand for sea freight, affecting employment levels.
