The volume of inland waterways freight transport in Austria has shown significant variability over the years, with a moderate decline overall. Between 2013 and 2023, the transport volume decreased from 2.35 to 1.25 billion tonne kilometers. Key trends include a sharp drop in 2018, recoveries in 2019 and 2020, and a general downtrend from 2021 onwards. The years 2022 and 2023 witnessed notable declines, with decreases of 18.12% and a slight recovery of 1.42% respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years up to 2023 was -3.43%.
Future forecasts indicate a further decline, with a projected volume of 0.86 billion tonne kilometers by 2028, signifying a 5.99% average annual reduction over the next five years, and an overall decrease of 26.56% by 2028.
- The volume of inland waterways freight transport in Austria stood at 1.25 billion tonne kilometers in 2023.
- The forecasted data for 2024 is predicting a continued decline.
- The five-year forecast CAGR is expected to be -5.99%, suggesting a steady decrease in the volume of goods transported.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of environmental regulations, advancements in alternative transport methods, and economic fluctuations impacting freight demand. Analyzing the effects of climate change on water levels could also influence inland waterway transportation volumes.
