The European shipping volume of national container transport in 2023 highlighted that the Netherlands led with a significant share, followed by Germany and France. The data showed slight decreases in shipping volumes in key countries, with Germany and Romania experiencing notable downturns, while Poland, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Slovakia faced double-digit declines. Conversely, the Czech Republic showed a modest increase, which remains an outlier among predominantly declining trends.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential recovery in shipping volumes driven by increasing intra-European trade.
- Implementation of sustainable shipping practices possibly influencing volume distribution.
- Technological advancements in logistics potentially optimizing transport routes and efficiency.
- Geopolitical developments affecting cross-border transport dynamics and policies.
Top countries in Shipping Volume of National Container Transport Performed by All Types of Vessels Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 41.96 | 2023 | +1.83% | -0.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 28.32 | 2023 | +1.65% | -2.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.22 | 2023 | -0.073% | -1.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 9.35 | 2023 | +38.86% | -4.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 8.77 | 2023 | +0.29% | -0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 0.62 | 2022 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Poland | 0.17 | 2023 | +73.33% | -11.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 0.068 | 2023 | +16.67% | +2.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.029 | 2023 | 0% | -10.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.026 | 2023 | -38.46% | -22.16% | View data |
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