The number of maritime containers in France showed consistent growth from 2013 to 2019, with a significant drop in 2020 due to external factors, likely the pandemic. A strong rebound occurred in 2021 followed by steadier growth through 2023, which stood at 6.4802 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), reflecting a year-on-year variation of 0.02%. Over the past five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) was 2.05%. Forecasts predict a moderate increase with a 1.79% CAGR from 2024 to 2028, driving growth to 7.2551 million TEUs by 2028.

Future trends to monitor include:

• Potential supply chain disruptions and their impacts on container volumes.
• Innovations in shipping technologies and their adoption rates.
• Global trade agreements and geopolitical shifts influencing maritime traffic.
• Environmental regulations and their effects on maritime logistics.
• The ongoing digital transformation of the shipping industry.