The analysis of the European Loaded and Empty Short Sea Container Volume transported by country shows Italy leading with 7.16 Million TEUs in 2024, despite a -2.73% decline from the previous year. Spain follows with 6.44 Million TEUs and a positive growth of 1.79%. Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom also exhibit strong figures, with values of 5.63, 5.0, and 4.81 Million TEUs, respectively, showing slight to moderate growth. Notably, Ireland and Croatia displayed the most significant year-on-year growth percentages, at 5.7% and 10.7%, respectively. Conversely, Finland and Malta saw the most considerable declines at -2.76% and -2.93%.
Looking ahead, Europe’s short sea container volume market shows potential for growth as countries such as Spain, Belgium, and the UK continue their upward trends. Factors to watch include economic policies, infrastructure development, and international trade dynamics, which could significantly impact maritime container transport.
Top countries in Loaded and Empty Short Sea Container Volume Transported by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 7,160 | 2023 | +2.09% | -2.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 6,440 | 2023 | +2.18% | +1.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 5,630 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 5,000 | 2023 | +2.41% | +4.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4,810 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3,310 | 2023 | +4.06% | -0.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3,100 | 2023 | -0.99% | +0.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2,440 | 2023 | +4.41% | +4.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1,840 | 2023 | +3.08% | +2.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1,780 | 2023 | +1.37% | +4.15% | View data |
