In 2023, Germany led with 551.39 thousand TEUs, exhibiting a 19.97% year-on-year increase. Poland followed at 335.36 thousand TEUs with a 4.24% rise. The Czech Republic saw a modest 2.77% growth to 208.14 thousand TEUs, while Hungary declined by 5.11% to 171.88. Notable increases include Lithuania (46.04%) and Bulgaria (36.33%). Portugal and Greece showed minimal activity at 0.796 and 0.068 thousand TEUs respectively. Other significant trends include Denmark's 16% rise and Croatia's 23.54% growth. Latvia's 50.55% surge is the highest relative increase.
Future trends to watch include the impact of economic policies on trade flows, infrastructural investments enhancing transport capacity, and the influence of geopolitical factors. The growth of digital technologies and intermodal logistics systems is expected to continue shaping the container transport landscape significantly.
Top countries in Transit Loaded Containers and Swap Bodies Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 551,390 | 2023 | -0.97% | +19.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 335,360 | 2023 | +6.61% | +4.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 208,140 | 2023 | -0.49% | +2.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 171,880 | 2023 | -10.82% | -5.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 162,390 | 2023 | +8.38% | +2.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 116,350 | 2023 | +6.87% | +16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 100,780 | 2023 | +76.32% | +46.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 61,270 | 2023 | -16.31% | +36.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 48,140 | 2023 | +13.97% | +3.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 36,800 | 2023 | +28.04% | +3.88% | View data |