The European transit landscape in 2023 highlighted Switzerland as the leader in loaded and empty container transport, significantly outpacing Germany and Poland. Notably, countries like Bulgaria and Latvia experienced impressive year-on-year growth, despite some nations like Portugal seeing a drastic decline. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Europe exhibited modest progress, driven by countries such as Lithuania and Bulgaria. Meanwhile, fluctuations persisted with the Czech Republic and Hungary reporting declines. This varied performance underscores a disparate regional trend in container and swap body transport across Europe.
Future trends in the European transit sector suggest increasing digitization and automation within logistics, influenced by the ongoing drive for more efficient and sustainable supply chains. Additionally, geopolitical factors and evolving trade agreements will likely shape the dynamics of container transport, potentially leading to shifts in transit routes and hubs.
Top countries in Transit Loaded and Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Switzerland | 828,270 | 2023 | +2.77% | +3.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 423,030 | 2023 | +2.05% | +21.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 221,710 | 2023 | +6.24% | +3.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 132,700 | 2023 | +0.81% | -3.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 125,320 | 2023 | +8.38% | +1.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 114,960 | 2023 | -2.98% | -9.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 66,300 | 2023 | +51.01% | +24.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 65,630 | 2023 | +3.97% | +39.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 63,230 | 2023 | +3.95% | +0.049% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 30,760 | 2023 | +43.46% | +8.32% | View data |
