In 2023, the inland freight waterway transport sector in Germany employed approximately 3.91 thousand people. Between 2024 and 2028, forecasts predict a moderate year-on-year growth of the workforce in this sector. The expected percentage increases demonstrate stability, with growth rates of 0.5% from 2024 to 2025, 0.2% from 2025 to 2026, 0.5% from 2026 to 2027, and finally another 0.5% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be 0.4%.
Future trends to observe include:
- Technological advancements in waterway logistics enhancing efficiency.
- Potential impact of environmental regulations on workforce needs.
- Economic factors influencing the demand for freight transport.
- Adaptation to shifts in global trade patterns and their effect on inland waterways.
