European Shipping Volume of National Container Transport Performed by Not Self-Propelled Barges Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)

In 2023, Romania leads the European shipping volume for national container transport by not self-propelled barges with 44.52 million tonne kilometers, despite a 5.63% decline from the previous year. The Netherlands and France follow with 18.24 and 16.59 million tonne kilometers respectively, experiencing minor reductions of 0.94% and 1.76%. Germany ranks fourth, with 9.35 million, experiencing a 6.28% drop. Belgium, with 3.02 million, is the only country that shows significant growth at 12.18%. Smaller markets like Austria have seen substantial growth of 47.58%, despite modest absolute values.

Future trends to watch include:

• The potential for technological advancements in logistics and supply chain efficiency.
• Environmental regulations impacting barge operations and fuel technology.
• Continued growth in Belgium and Austria as emerging regional hubs.
• The influence of EU policy on cross-border transport infrastructure investment.