Germany leads in incoming international transport of empty containers and swap bodies with a significant value of 342.58 thousand TEU, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.53%. The Netherlands, despite being in second place with 134.69 thousand TEU, experienced a decline of 4.19%. Slovenia and Italy witnessed notable growths of 9.89% and 13.86% respectively. In contrast, Slovakia faced a significant decline of 13.36%. Other notable performers include the Czech Republic (7.69% increase), Poland (6.42% increase), and Spain (10.56% increase), while Bulgaria, Croatia, and Lithuania had declines of 5.22%, 9.19%, and 5.58% respectively.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued growth in central European countries like Slovenia and the Czech Republic due to improved logistics infrastructure and demand for containerized transport.
- A potential rebound in countries like Slovakia and Hungary which faced declines, contingent on economic and trade dynamics.
- Monitoring the effects of environmental regulatory changes in Nordic countries as it may affect Sweden and Finland's transport volumes.
- The impact of Brexit on the UK's minimal but stable transport figures.
- Overall, expect fluctuating trends influenced by global trade demands, economic policies, and technological advancements in transport and logistics within the European market.
Top countries in Incoming International Transport Empty Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 342,580 | 2023 | -1.76% | +0.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 134,690 | 2023 | -13.71% | -4.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 109,460 | 2023 | -8.09% | +9.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 98,250 | 2023 | +34.48% | +13.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 91,760 | 2023 | +38.63% | +7.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 86,010 | 2023 | -19.89% | +6.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 44,180 | 2023 | +9% | +4.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 35,840 | 2023 | -24.79% | -13.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 21,550 | 2023 | +59.41% | +10.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 18,550 | 2023 | -16.17% | -1.07% | View data |
