European Shipping Volume of Unloaded International Container Transport Performed by Self-Propelled Barges Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)

In 2023, Germany led the European shipping volume of unloaded international container transport performed by self-propelled barges, with a share of 31.47 thousand metric tons, followed closely by Belgium and the Netherlands. France trailed significantly behind the top three countries, while Austria and Romania noted positive growths of 1.67% and 16.14%, respectively. In contrast, Hungary saw a significant increase of 7.06%, although countries like Luxembourg experienced a decline of 6.79%. Poland, with a notable drop of 11.42%, saw a substantial decrease in its shipping volume.

Future trends to monitor include:

• The potential steadying of growth for Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands as they hold dominant positions.
• Continued upward movement in emerging markets like Romania and Hungary.
• Possible strategic shifts in response to economic and regulatory changes affecting European inland waterways and container transport logistics.