Germany leads European international transport with over 2.5 million TEUs in 2023. Italy and the Netherlands follow with strong figures. Poland and Denmark showed notable growth, at 18.41% and 21.31% respectively, while Greece and Finland experienced sharp declines. The UK had a steep fall at -16.73%, indicative of a challenging year. Overall, many countries experienced moderate positive growth, but some Eastern European nations like Bulgaria showed high increases at 32.05%.
Future trends to watch include sustainability efforts driving innovations in transport efficiency and emissions reduction. Western Europe might continue to dominate, but Eastern Europe could grow with improved infrastructure. Additionally, geopolitical factors could heavily influence transport dynamics across the region.
Top countries in International Transport Loaded and Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,539,300 | 2023 | +4.33% | +1.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,791,000 | 2023 | +1.42% | +2.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 1,433,300 | 2023 | -1.85% | +1.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1,278,700 | 2023 | +14.65% | +0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,166,600 | 2023 | +15.12% | +18.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 562,430 | 2023 | +6.63% | +3.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 496,400 | 2023 | +5.26% | +1.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 333,480 | 2023 | -31.35% | -5.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 205,100 | 2023 | -9.71% | +2.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 151,600 | 2023 | +11.27% | +16.31% | View data |
