In 2023, Romania led European shipping volume in container transport by non-self-propelled tanker barges with 22.62 million tonne kilometers, followed by the Netherlands and France at 19.29 and 19.06 million tonne kilometers, respectively. Significant increases were noted in Belgium (15.68%) and Romania (3.86%), while Austria experienced a steep decline of 23.98% from the previous year. Over the past five years, the sector saw varying growth rates, with Germany and Austria experiencing notable contractions.
Future trends to watch in this sector include the potential influence of environmental regulations, shifts towards sustainable inland waterway transportation, technology integration for efficient routing, and geopolitical factors influencing cross-border transport. Additionally, the continuation of growth in countries like Belgium points to changing transportation dynamics that may reshape regional shares in the coming years.
Top countries in Shipping Volume of Container Transport Performed by Not Self-Propelled Tanker Barges Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 22.62 | 2023 | +0.51% | +3.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 19.29 | 2023 | -8.7% | +3.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 19.06 | 2023 | +2.47% | +2.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 16.19 | 2023 | -15.85% | -5.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 9.18 | 2023 | +8.11% | -1.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 5.51 | 2023 | 0% | -6.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.33 | 2023 | -3.33% | +15.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 2.64 | 2023 | 0% | -4.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.84 | 2023 | -27.27% | -23.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 0.34 | 2023 | +50% | -5.59% | View data |
