In 2023, Poland led in European total carrying capacity of dumb and pushed vessels with a capacity of at most 999 tonnes at 180.33 thousand metric tons, showing a slight growth of 2.4% year-on-year. The Netherlands, with a 145.0 thousand metric tons capacity, saw a decline of 1.2%. Belarus, France, and Croatia exhibited varying reductions of 0.31%, 2.07%, and 1.89%, respectively. Minimal or no growth was observed in smaller markets like Finland, Slovakia, Lithuania, and Bulgaria, with significant decreases in Lithuania (-4.78%) and Bulgaria (-7.22%).
Future trends to watch include potential policy changes promoting inland waterway transportation for environmental efficiency and infrastructure investments enhancing capacity across the region. Monitoring the adoption of innovative technologies and sustainability practices by key players will be essential to anticipate shifts in carrying capacities.
Top countries in Total Carrying Capacity of Dumb and Pushed Vessels with a Capacity of at Most 999 Tonnes by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 180.33 | 2023 | -0.79% | +0.024% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 145 | 2023 | 0% | -1.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belarus | 105.87 | 2023 | -0.38% | -0.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 100 | 2023 | -1.96% | -2.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 20 | 2023 | 0% | -1.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 8 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 6.3 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 1.8 | 2023 | -5.26% | -4.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.1 | 2023 | -15.38% | -7.22% | View data |
