In 2024, the Netherlands leads European container transport, with significant volumes, followed by Germany. France and Belgium also show strong transport activity, contrasting with Central and Eastern European countries like Romania and Hungary, which display considerably lower volumes. The past year saw declining container transport volumes in the Netherlands and Germany, with Germany experiencing a notable 5.53% decrease. On the other hand, Hungary and Croatia achieved notable growth, with Hungary's volumes growing by 8.2% and Croatia's by 13.89% in 2023.
Looking ahead, a key trend will be the technological advancements in logistic operations, potentially increasing efficiency in top-performing countries, while infrastructure investments could make Eastern European nations more competitive in container transport.
Top countries in Total Container Transport Volume of All Types of Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand TEU Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 684,470 | 2023 | +1.7% | -0.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 496,190 | 2023 | -1.84% | -5.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 103,390 | 2023 | +3.66% | +0.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 88,540 | 2023 | +10.93% | +2.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 7,030 | 2022 | +862.24% | +32.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1,280 | 2023 | +27.83% | +8.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 819 | 2023 | +291.87% | -7.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 795 | 2023 | -46.46% | +5.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 310 | 2023 | +64.02% | +2.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 274 | 2023 | -26.15% | +13.89% | View data |
