The number of maritime containers in the Netherlands has shown varied growth trends over the years. From 2013 to 2023, the year-on-year variations fluctuated significantly, with notable gains in years such as 2014 (6.79%) and 2017 (10.37%), contrasted by declines in 2020 (-5.98%) and 2022 (-5.56%). The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) showed a general upward trend from 2013 to 2019, but dipped between 2020 and 2023, ultimately indicating stagnation by 2023 (-0.082%).
In 2023, the value of containers was 14.804 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units. From 2024 onwards, the forecasted data predicts a steady growth, culminating in 15.952 million TEUs by 2028, with an expected 5-year CAGR of 1.19% and a total growth rate of 6.07% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Environmental regulations impacting container shipping efficiency
- Technological advancements in logistics and supply chain management
- Economic fluctuations affecting global trade patterns
