Germany leads the European transport of loaded and empty containers and swap bodies with 7.9932 Million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2024, a 3.66% increase from 2023. Italy follows with 3.4161 Million TEUs, up by 1.85%. Poland saw a substantial rise of 10.32%, totaling 2.7774 Million TEUs. The Czech Republic experienced a 1.47% increase while the Netherlands recorded a slight rise of 0.74%. The United Kingdom and Spain observed modest gains of 0.98% and 1.95% respectively. Sweden, Slovakia, and Slovenia saw variations of 1.53%, 3.62%, and 1.24% respectively. Hungary experienced a decline of 5.49%, while Portugal increased by 0.89%. Norway and Romania saw declines of 3.01% and 10.99% respectively. Conversely, Croatia and Lithuania posted significant growths of 15.27% and 8.45%. Bulgaria had the most dramatic increase at 36.37%. Denmark and Greece experienced decreases of 3.55% and 18.35%. Latvia, Estonia, and Finland showed growths of 9.18%, 6.74%, and a slight decline of 1.53%. Ireland saw a significant drop of 11.82%.
Future trends to watch for include the continuation of Germany's dominance in container transport, the significant growth in Poland, Croatia, and Bulgaria, and potential declines in traditionally strong markets such as Hungary, Norway, Romania, and Greece. Innovations in container technology, improvements in logistics infrastructure, and shifts in trade policies due to geopolitical developments may also influence these trends. Monitoring changes in industrial output, consumer demand, and sustainability initiatives will be crucial for predicting future growth areas in European container transport.
Top countries in Transport Loaded and Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,993,200 | 2023 | +3.17% | +3.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 3,416,100 | 2023 | -1.91% | +1.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,777,400 | 2023 | +14.37% | +10.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1,967,900 | 2023 | +17.66% | +1.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,740,800 | 2023 | -7.01% | +0.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 1,349,100 | 2023 | +1.61% | +0.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1,160,400 | 2023 | -5.27% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 770,090 | 2023 | +1.84% | +1.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 640,140 | 2023 | +1.36% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 572,270 | 2023 | +3.47% | +1.24% | View data |
