European Shipping Volume of Transit Container Transport Performed by Not Self-Propelled Barges Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)

In 2023, Bulgaria led the European shipping volume of transit container transport performed by not self-propelled barges, reaching 62.93 million tonne kilometers. Notably, Romania experienced a significant decline of 22.06%, while Germany also saw a steep drop of 20.81%. Meanwhile, Belgium showed prominent growth with a 13.18% increase. Most other countries exhibited relatively modest changes, with Hungary increasing by 1.05% and Croatia by 2.74%. Over the past five years, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) provides additional context to these variations, reflecting broader market trends and competitiveness among countries.

Future trends to watch for in the European shipping volume landscape include:

• A potential rebound or further decline in Romania's and Germany's market positions.
• Continued growth opportunities in smaller markets like Belgium and Slovakia if they maintain their upward trajectories.
• Monitoring technological advancements and infrastructure developments impacting these countries.
• Environmental policies impacting cargo transport logistics and efficiency across Europe.