The Netherlands led European coastal freight transport in 2023, followed by Sweden and Germany. Notably, Poland showed robust annual growth at 7.58%, while Latvia exceeded expectations with a 10.99% increase. Conversely, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, and Lithuania saw declines, with Lithuania facing the steepest drop at 13.81%. Over the past five years, regional dynamics shifted toward moderate annual growth, with Poland and Latvia as key growth drivers.
Future trends worth watching include potential growth in digitalization and automation in logistics, which could enhance efficiency in coastal freight transport. Additionally, environmental regulations may propel investments in sustainable transport technologies. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for adapting strategies in this sector.
Top countries in National Annual Road Freight Transport of Equipment and Material Utilized in Good Transport Loaded in Coastal Regions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 43.3 | 2023 | +8.4% | +6.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 29.75 | 2023 | +35.94% | -2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 16.2 | 2023 | +3.33% | +3.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 3.12 | 2023 | -33.96% | +7.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1.87 | 2023 | -2.62% | -1.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 1.61 | 2023 | -13.73% | -1.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 0.81 | 2023 | -5.05% | +10.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 0.17 | 2023 | -2.02% | +4.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.14 | 2023 | +62.75% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 0.092 | 2023 | +6% | +0.38% | View data |
