In 2023, Germany dominated the European inland waterway international freight transport unloaded domestically, followed closely by Belgium and the Netherlands. Notable in this year's variations was Belgium's 1% increase, contrasting with France, which experienced a decline of 2.23%. Other countries like Austria and Switzerland also saw decreases, whereas Hungary and Croatia recorded growth. Slovakia faced the steepest decline of 17.76%.
Looking ahead, potential shifts could arise from increased sustainability initiatives, digitalization, and infrastructure investments. Integration of green technologies could enhance efficiency, suggesting a possible uplift in overall freight volumes across Europe in the coming years.
Top countries in Volume of Inland Waterway International Freight Transport Unloaded Domestically Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 32.82 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 31.37 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 24.65 | 2023 | +0.055% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2.96 | 2023 | -3.4% | -2.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1.57 | 2023 | -2.86% | -1.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 1.26 | 2023 | -3.43% | -1.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 1.22 | 2023 | -3.95% | -2.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.78 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.54 | 2023 | -1.33% | -1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.1 | 2023 | +0.36% | +2.98% | View data |
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