In 2023, the volume of inland waterways freight transport in Italy stood at 133.54 million tonne-kilometers. Year-on-year analysis reveals a slight decrease of 0.19% from 2022. Over the last two years, the most notable variation was in 2022, with a reduction of 4.43% from 2021. Looking at the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023, we observe an average annual increase of 12.53%, indicating a robust recovery following a substantial dip in 2019.
Over the long term, the data indicates several fluctuations, including a significant decline between 2013 and 2019, followed by a sharp recovery in 2019-2021 due to changes in economic and possibly infrastructural factors. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight but consistent decline, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.11%, signifying stability but highlighting potential minor regressions.
- 2020 to 2021: Strong recovery phase with significant increases in volume.
- Post-2023: Expected period of stabilization with minor declines forecasted yearly.
Future trends to watch for in the inland waterways freight transport sector in Italy could include policy changes, infrastructural developments, or environmental regulations influencing the volume of transport. Additionally, shifts in the European supply chain dynamics might also impact this sector's performance in the coming years.
