Core Insights - The total weight of goods transported through the busiest short-sea shipping ports in the EU in 2023 is 1.6 billion tons, representing a 5.4% decrease compared to 2022 [1] Group 1: Port Rankings - The busiest port in the EU is the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, handling 159 million tons, which accounts for 9.9% of the EU total [1] - The second busiest port is the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, with a total of 119 million tons [1] - The third is the Port of Gdansk in Poland, which handled 61 million tons [1] Group 2: Definition of Short-Sea Shipping - Short-sea shipping refers to maritime cargo transport over relatively short distances, specifically between EU ports and ports located along the European, Mediterranean, and Black Sea coasts [1]