The maritime container transport sector in Sweden demonstrated steady growth from 2013 to 2023, standing at 1.32 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2023. Year-on-year variations fluctuated, with notable declines in 2015 and 2020 but strong recoveries like 2021's 6.75% increase. The last two years (2022-2023) showed modest growth with a 0.61% and 1.41% increase, respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the previous five years was 1.54%, indicating consistent, albeit slow, growth.
Future trends to watch for:
- Projected growth to reach 1.4 million TEUs by 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1%.
- Potential volatility due to global trade dynamics and economic uncertainties.
- Increased focus on sustainability and technological advancements in maritime logistics.