Description of the inland waterway transport in Poland

Abstract

This article defines the role of inland waterway transport in Poland over the years 2015-2017. It describes the demand for goods and passenger carriage by inland waterways and the transport performance provided by the means of river navigation. Furthermore, the size of inland waterways transport fleet and its age is assessed. The article also presents information about the structure of inland water-ways in our country and the major destinations in Polish inland navigation.