In 2023, Spain led European countries in the volume of empty seaborne containers handled, followed closely by the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Greece experienced significant growth, with a 6.12% year-on-year increase. In contrast, Italy and Malta saw declines, at -3.48% and -20.47%, respectively. Over the last five years, port performance has fluctuated, indicating regional variability in empty container handling trends.
Looking ahead, shifts in global trade patterns and developments in port infrastructure will influence the dynamics of empty seaborne container volumes in Europe. Countries investing in port technology and expanding regional trade agreements might see notable changes in container traffic.
Top countries in Volume of Empty Seaborne Containers Handled by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 4,340 | 2023 | +4.09% | +1.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 3,240 | 2023 | +1.79% | +2.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 3,180 | 2023 | +5.83% | +2.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,320 | 2023 | +2.14% | +3.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2,030 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Antwerpen | 1,810 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,600 | 2023 | +9.94% | +6.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 1,230 | 2023 | +5.74% | +0.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bremerhaven | 820 | 2023 | |||
| 10 | 10 Algeciras | 815 | 2023 |
