In 2023, Germany led European inland waterway freight transport unloaded domestically, with 49.21 million tonne kilometers. The Netherlands followed with 24.58, and Belgium ranked third at 10 million tonne kilometers. Germany and Romania saw a decline of 0.78% and 1.95% respectively, while the Netherlands, Belgium, and Hungary experienced minor growth. Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Slovakia registered sizeable downturns in their freight volumes.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential impacts of climate policies in reducing greenhouse gases influencing the freight transportation sector.
- Infrastructural improvements, particularly in Eastern Europe, may enhance freight capacities.
- Technological advancements such as automation and smart logistics could optimize waterway transport efficiency.
- Monitoring the shift in trade patterns post-Brexit and its impact on inland waterway freight dynamics.
Top countries in Volume of Inland Waterway International Freight Transport Unloaded Domestically Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 49.21 | 2023 | -1.62% | -0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 24.58 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 10 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 6.19 | 2023 | -4.11% | -1.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2.61 | 2023 | -2.66% | -1.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 1.77 | 2023 | -3.57% | -2.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.82 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.36 | 2023 | -7.96% | -4.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.027 | 2023 | 0% | -3.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.016 | 2023 | -1.64% | -4.05% | View data |
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