The European inland waterway freight transport exhibits significant country-specific variations. As of 2023, the Netherlands leads with 8.25 billion tonne-kilometers, but it slightly grew by 1.1% in the past year. Germany, at 5.51 billion, saw a decline of 5.35%. Bulgaria and Romania also reported minor decreases of 0.41% and 1.75%, respectively. Belgium increased by 2.34%, and Poland, with minimal throughput, noted a 2.29% rise but remains the smallest contributor. France’s substantial annual decrease of 7.11% reflects broader challenges.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Impact of environmental regulations on transport volumes.
- Adaptation to climate change affecting waterway conditions.
- Infrastructure investments supporting growth in Eastern Europe.
- Technological advancements in logistics and supply chains.
Top countries in Volume of Inland Waterway International Freight Transport Transiting by Inland Waterway Throughput by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Tonne Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 8,250 | 2023 | +0.28% | +1.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 5,510 | 2023 | -7.5% | -5.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 4,530 | 2023 | -0.81% | -0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 3,420 | 2023 | -1.3% | -1.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,270 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 798.15 | 2023 | -3.03% | -1.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 713.8 | 2023 | -1.57% | -0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 613 | 2023 | -2.08% | -0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 389 | 2023 | -6.94% | -3.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 276 | 2023 | -13.75% | -7.11% | View data |
