In 2023, the inland freight waterway transport sector in Italy comprised 110 enterprises. The forecast predicts a slight decrease to 109 enterprises in 2025, stabilizing through 2028. Over the past year, this represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.91%. No significant variations are expected annually from 2026 onwards, indicating stabilization. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is 0%, suggesting no expected growth uptrend in this period.

Future trends to monitor include:

Impact of technological advancements on efficiency and enterprise viability.
Potential regulatory shifts impacting waterway transport competitiveness.
Evolving demand dynamics in freight transportation affecting market entry and exit.