In 2023, Italy led European countries in the gross weight of short sea shipped goods, with a marginal increase of 0.81% from the previous year. Spain showed significant growth at 3.4%, while Germany, France, and Finland saw declines of 0.73%, 3.18%, and 2.51% respectively. Notable growth occurred in Romania (4.06%) and Estonia (6.84%). Conversely, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom experienced slight decreases of 0.29% and 0.48%, respectively.
Looking ahead, factors to watch in European short sea shipping include:
- Environmental regulations impacting shipping routes and technologies.
- Trade policy changes and economic conditions influencing demand.
- Increasing digitalization and efficiency in logistics and shipping operations.
Top countries in Inwards Short Sea Shipped Goods Gross Weight by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 251,880 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 207,900 | 2023 | -0.26% | -0.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 205,580 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 164,820 | 2023 | +5.63% | +3.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 108,260 | 2023 | +1.46% | -0.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 98,030 | 2023 | -4.19% | -3.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 86,950 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 84,090 | 2023 | +0.38% | -0.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 65,600 | 2023 | -0.73% | -0.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 48,850 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.33% | View data |
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