As of 2023, the unloaded international container transport volume for specified goods in Germany stood at 113.0 million tonne kilometers. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a rather stagnant growth between 114.0 and 115.0 million tonne kilometers, indicating a low year-on-year increase of about 0.88% from 2026 to 2027 and no significant growth otherwise.

Future trends to watch include:

Increased demand for greener logistics solutions which may affect container transport volumes.
Geopolitical factors impacting trade routes and container transport capacities.
Technological advancements in logistics and supply chain management potentially altering transport dynamics.