From 2024 to 2028, Germany's forecasted unloaded international container transport volume shows a declining trend, reducing from 3.73 million TEU kilometers to 3.03 million TEU kilometers. This represents an annual downturn reflecting the contraction of this sector. The year-on-year percentage decline is consistent, signaling diminishing demand or structural changes in transport logistics. In 2023, the volume exceeded these forecasted figures, indicating a shift beginning in 2024.

Future market trends to observe include:

Potential impact of environmental regulations tightening on transport efficiency and volume.
Technological advancements affecting container transport efficiency.
Economic factors such as trade agreements or geopolitical influences that may alter logistics demands.
Possible shifts towards more regional or nearshoring strategies impacting international transport volumes.