In 2010, EU inland waterway transport increased at every level (national, international and total) in terms of both tonnes/km and freight volumes (tonnes), accounting for 3.8 % of total transport volumes compared with 3.3 % in 2009.
Hazardous cargoes are frequently transported by inland waterway, often through or near urban areas. What measures are being envisaged by the Commission concerning EU inland waterway transport safety and does it intend to propose an EU strategy for this sector?