The turnover of inland freight water transport in Italy experienced varying growth trends between 2013 and 2023. Starting in 2013, the industry saw fluctuations, with notable declines in 2014 and 2016. However, a substantial increase was noted in 2017, followed by steady growth from 2018 to 2019. A sharp decline in 2020 due to disruptions was followed by moderate recovery, with values stabilizing around 50 million euros in 2023.
Year-on-year variations show significant changes such as a 26.78% drop in 2020 and a recovery phase from 2021 to 2023 with moderate growth trends each year. The last five years averaged a slight decline with a CAGR of -0.47%. However, forecasts for the next five years indicate stabilization and slight growth, with a forecasted CAGR of 0.43% and an overall forecasted growth rate of 2.18% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in water transport logistics
- Environmental regulations influencing operational efficiencies
- Potential increases in demand due to globalization and trade agreements
- Impact of infrastructure improvements on inland waterway networks
