In 2023, Germany leads in European transit empty containers and swap bodies with 141.12k TEUs, showing a significant increase of 27.17% year-on-year. Poland follows with 88.61k TEUs, up by 7.22%. The Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Hungary depict moderate activities, while Croatia's transit surged by 92.06%. Denmark and Portugal saw declines, with the latter ceasing operations. Over the past five years, countries like Germany and Croatia have shown strong annual growth, indicating robust market dynamics affected by geographical location and infrastructure capabilities.
Future trends to watch include digital advancements in supply chain management, increased integration of intermodal transport, and sustainability efforts influencing container and swap body utilization across Europe.
Top countries in Transit Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 141,120 | 2023 | +4.65% | +27.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 88,610 | 2023 | +7.25% | +7.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 61,840 | 2023 | +32.32% | +7.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 44,310 | 2023 | +52.24% | -8.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 34,820 | 2023 | -1.32% | -4.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 13,280 | 2023 | +15.78% | -2.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 11,340 | 2023 | -23.08% | +8.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 9,040 | 2023 | -7.97% | +20.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 8,150 | 2023 | +18.85% | +2.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 8,050 | 2023 | +5.12% | +92.06% | View data |
