Italy shows declining tonnages and from 2005 to 2012 the tonnes moved shrank by
more than 24%. The UK reports a decline of 13% in the same period of time. The
most dramatic development is found in Spain, where tonnes dropped by 43% from
2005 to 2012. Poland, on the other hand, was able to grow volumes by 30% over
these years. Figures for Germany and France are relatively stable, with small
variations between the years.
The short sea shipping figures for 24 EU Member States are shown in Figure 2.45.
Western Member States in particular have high figures regarding their short sea
shipping tonnages moved.