In 2023, Germany and the Netherlands dominate the European shipping volume of container transport by self-propelled barges, with shares of 39.44 and 38.42 million tonne kilometers respectively. France and Belgium follow with moderate shares. Notable year-on-year variations include a significant rise in Romania (12.44%) and Bulgaria (5.07%), contrasting with declines in Austria (-5.89%) and Poland (-5.03%). The sector reflects modest contractions overall, except for emerging increases in Eastern Europe.
Future trends to watch include increasing growth in Eastern European countries, driven by infrastructure investments and economic expansion, counterbalancing stagnation in Western Europe. Environmental regulations may influence technological advancements in barge transport, potentially shifting volume dynamics. Additionally, international trade agreements and economic conditions will impact demand and distribution patterns in European shipping.
Top countries in Shipping Volume of Container Transport Performed by Self-Propelled Barges Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 39.44 | 2023 | -5.13% | -2.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 38.42 | 2023 | +4.3% | -0.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.02 | 2023 | +1.42% | -1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.99 | 2023 | +3.1% | -2.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 3.15 | 2023 | +1.78% | +12.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 0.97 | 2023 | +6.62% | +5.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 0.74 | 2023 | -1.47% | -5.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.73 | 2023 | +14.75% | +1.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 0.28 | 2023 | -1.12% | -0.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.19 | 2023 | +9.35% | +5.62% | View data |
