European Outwards and Inwards Short Sea Shipped Goods Gross Weight Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)

In 2024, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom lead in the gross weight share of short sea shipped goods in Europe. Italy holds the highest share with 12.09%, followed closely by the Netherlands at 11.87%, demonstrating slight growth. Spain showed notable growth in 2023 at 4.16%, contrasting France's decline of 3.27%. Other countries like Germany, Finland, and Estonia experienced slight declines. Poland and Bulgaria saw growth in their share by 2.52% and 1.99%, respectively. The overall trend highlights some shifts with stability among top-ranked countries and variable performances across others.

Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in trade routes and volumes influenced by geopolitical and economic factors, such as Brexit's implications on the United Kingdom's logistics and Europe's energy transition affecting Norway's share. The impact of sustainability practices and digital transformation within shipping may also redefine competitive dynamics among these nations.