In 2023, Germany led European international container transport with a volume of 399.86 million TEU kilometers, followed by the Netherlands at 233.21 and Belgium at 29.67. Despite a general decline in major countries ranging from -2.2% to -2.9%, Romania and Hungary showed notable increases of 9.67% and 6.78%, respectively. Austria experienced the largest decline at -30.51%, while Luxembourg remained stable.
Looking ahead, watch for increasing economic integrations within Eastern Europe fostering transport growth, and changing trade patterns due to geopolitical tensions and sustainability initiatives that could impact the logistics sector across top European countries. Keep an eye on infrastructure investments influencing future volumes.
Top countries in International Container Transport Volume of All Types of Goods by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand TEU Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 399,860 | 2023 | +4.16% | -2.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 233,210 | 2023 | +1.3% | -2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 29,670 | 2023 | +0.96% | -2.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7,350 | 2023 | -10.51% | -2.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1,650 | 2023 | -62.23% | +9.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1,200 | 2023 | +81.61% | +6.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Luxembourg | 200 | 2023 | +6.38% | +0.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 164 | 2023 | -21.53% | -30.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 7 | 2022 | -100% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 1 | 2021 | 0% | View data |
