INLAND NAVIGATION IN EUROPE
COURSE CATEGORY: Transportation Specialization
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the structure and dynamics of the inland navigation network and market in Europe, including key river axes such as the Rhine and Danube.
2. Analyze the institutional and historical development of inland navigation across regions such as Belgium, Central and Eastern Europe, Bulgaria, and France.
3. Evaluate the economic agreements, trade barriers, and practical solutions related to cross-border inland waterway transport within the EU.
4. Assess the working conditions, fleet characteristics, types of cargo, and freight pricing mechanisms in the European inland navigation sector.
5. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using inland waterways and canal systems, with a focus on regional differences and case studies.