Forecast: Maritime Container Transport in Belgium

The maritime container transport in Belgium has shown a steady increase from 2013 to 2023, where it stood at 13.41 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). Analyzing the last two years reveals a year-on-year growth of 2.82% in 2022 and 2.5% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) averaged at 3.64%. Forecasts suggest continued growth, with a 5-year CAGR of 1.78%, culminating in a projected volume of 15.01 million TEUs by 2028, representing a 9.22% overall growth.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Technological advancements in port operations to enhance efficiency and capacity.
• Potential impacts of global trade policies and economic fluctuations.
• Environmental regulations influencing shipping practices and infrastructure investments.
• Adoption of digitalization and automation within the logistics and maritime sectors.