From 2013 to 2023, Greece's maritime container transport volume experienced fluctuations. It began at 3.62 Million TEUs in 2013 and reached 5.45 Million TEUs by 2023. The highest growth rate was in 2018, with a year-on-year increase of 17.44% and a peak value of 6.09 Million TEUs in 2019, followed by a decline. From 2019 to 2023, the sector showed variability, including setbacks in 2020 and 2021, recovering modestly thereafter.

The year-on-year variation for 2022 stood at 3.01%, and for 2023, it was slightly lower at 2.83%. The CAGR for the last five years (ending 2023) was modest at 0.56%.

Looking ahead, forecasted values suggest moderate growth, with an anticipated volume of 6.18 Million TEUs by 2028. The forecasted CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is 1.99%, indicating a stabilizing but cautious recovery pace.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impacts of global trade policies and geopolitical events on maritime transport.
Technological advancements and their integration into port operations for efficiency.
Environmental regulations and their influence on maritime logistics.
Economic recovery and growth post-pandemic influencing trade volumes.