The analysis of European Gross Weight of Goods Transported by Short Sea Shipping reveals diverse trends across countries. Italy leads, followed closely by the Netherlands and the UK, showing varied year-on-year shifts like Italy's slight uptick of 2.4%, and the Netherlands' sharp rise of 91%. Spain exhibits the most significant growth at 4.16%, while Germany and France see declines of -1.31% and -3.83%, respectively. Long term, countries like Poland and Romania show consistent gains, whereas Finland and Estonia display negative trends, with declines over recent years.
Looking ahead, focus on the impact of industrial activities, environmental regulations, and technological advancements on shipping. Growth prospects in Eastern Europe and sustainability initiatives could influence transportation patterns and volumes.
Top countries in Gross Weight of Goods Transported by Short Sea Shipping by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 313,160 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.024% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 307,370 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 301,500 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 258,070 | 2023 | +6.76% | +4.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 164,150 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 162,450 | 2023 | +0.64% | +1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 155,430 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.043% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 147,120 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 146,590 | 2023 | -3.5% | -3.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 110,720 | 2023 | +1% | -0.24% | View data |
