South Korea leads in global sea container transport with 32.611 million TEUs, followed by Japan at 24.611 million TEUs and Spain at 17.682 million TEUs. South Korea recorded a year-on-year growth of 2.4%, Japan 0.95%, and Spain 0.56%, showing steady increases from 2023. Belgium surged by 3.87%, and Croatia showed the highest growth rate at 9.63%. Conversely, Chile experienced a decline of 1.81%. Mexico had a marginal increase of 0.13%. France, Israel, and Poland displayed modest growth rates ranging between 1.58% to 2.98%. Lesser volumes were noted for Slovenia, Lithuania, and Latvia, though they still recorded growth.
Future trends to watch for in global sea container transport include:
- Increased digitalization and automation in port operations.
- Growth in intra-Asia trade lanes influencing South Korea and Japan volumes.
- Shift towards greener and more sustainable shipping practices.
- Potential impacts of geopolitical tensions on trade routes and volumes.
- Expansion of new trade agreements influencing container flows in Mexico and other emerging markets.
Top countries in Sea Container Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 32,611,000 | 2023 | +2.49% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 24,611,000 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 17,682,000 | 2023 | +1.92% | +0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 13,565,000 | 2023 | +2.75% | +3.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 7,027,800 | 2023 | +2.72% | +0.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6,334,400 | 2023 | +5.47% | +1.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 4,527,500 | 2023 | +2.07% | -1.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 3,244,800 | 2023 | +2.15% | +1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3,070,000 | 2023 | +3.73% | +2.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1,002,500 | 2023 | +2.85% | +0.45% | View data |
