In 2023, the volume of loaded containers and swap bodies transported in Germany was observed at 3.63 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEU). From 2024 onwards, a steady increase is projected: 3.7285 TEU in 2024, 3.8319 TEU in 2025, 3.9342 TEU in 2026, 4.0355 TEU in 2027, and 4.1358 TEU in 2028. The year-on-year growth rates are approximately 2.68% from 2023 to 2024, 2.77% from 2024 to 2025, 2.67% from 2025 to 2026, 2.58% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.48% from 2027 to 2028. The cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 2.64%.
Future trends to watch include technological innovations in logistics, policy changes impacting traffic, and shifts in global trade patterns. Further digitalization and enhanced rail connectivity may influence growth positively. Additionally, macroeconomic factors and environmental regulations will shape transport dynamics in the long term.
