The volume of empty seaborne containers handled in France in 2023 stood at 1.24 million TEU. The forecast predicts a modest increase, reaching 1.27 million TEU by 2028. The annual growth rate from 2024 through 2028 is consistently low, with a maximum year-on-year variation barely exceeding 0.8%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately 0.5%.

Future trends to watch for:

Global economic fluctuations impacting trade volumes.
Technological advancements in container tracking and logistics efficiency.
Sustainability practices affecting the shipping industry's capacity and efficiency.
Policy changes in the EU influencing trade flow and container handling methods.