The volume of Inland Waterway Freight Transport in Germany for 2024 is forecasted at 42.18 billion tonne-kilometers. This represents a notable decline from the volume in 2023, which stood at approximately 43.74 billion tonne-kilometers. The year-on-year variation for 2025 shows a decrease of around 3.7%, continuing the downward trend observed in the subsequent years with a 3.8% drop in 2026, 3.9% in 2027, and 4.0% in 2028. The average annual decrease (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 stands at approximately 4.3%.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes impacting environmental standards, shifts in trade patterns due to economic fluctuations, and advancements in waterway infrastructure and technology which could influence the efficiency and attractiveness of inland waterway freight transport in Germany.
