In 2023, the Netherlands led European shipping volumes with 15.97 billion tonne-kilometers, followed by Germany at 11.78. Despite Romania's smaller scale at 3.57, it demonstrated remarkable growth of 8.96%. Incremental growths were seen in Hungary, Austria, and Bulgaria, whereas France and Croatia faced declines. Poland and the Czech Republic showed significant contraction with decreases at 4.9% and 100%, respectively. Luxembourg remained steady.
Future trends to watch:
- Expect Netherlands and Germany to maintain leadership, but growth could stabilize or decline marginally.
- Emerging Eastern European countries like Romania and Slovakia may continue to grow as infrastructure improves.
- Environmental regulations and the rise of new trade routes or technologies might impact shipping volumes across Europe.
Top countries in Shipping Volume of Loaded International Container Transport Performed by All Types of Vessels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 15,970 | 2023 | -2.43% | -0.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 11,780 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 3,570 | 2023 | +6.15% | +8.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 1,700 | 2023 | +0.71% | +0.024% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,240 | 2023 | -0.48% | -3.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 533 | 2023 | +53.21% | +2.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 331 | 2023 | +7.82% | +5.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 63 | 2023 | -52.27% | +5.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 44 | 2023 | -40.54% | +9.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 15 | 2023 | +114.29% | -1.28% | View data |
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