European Shipping Volume of Loaded International Container Transport Performed by All Types of Vessels Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)

The 2023 data illustrates a dominant share held by the Netherlands with 45.3 million tonne kilometers, followed by Germany at 33.4 million. Romania demonstrated notable growth, increasing by 8.96%. Other nations like Hungary, Austria, and Bulgaria also showed positive trends, while France and countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic witnessed declines. Over the past five years, nations like Romania and Slovakia have experienced significant year-on-year growth, indicating potential for these markets.

Future trends to watch include:

• Potential growth in Eastern European countries due to emerging infrastructure and logistics improvements.
• The impact of environmental policies on shipping routes and vessel types in major shipping nations like the Netherlands and Germany.
• Technological advancements and digitization potentially optimizing efficiency in logistics and shipping operations.