Abstract:
The development of inland water transport until 2030 provides for its construction on the basis of a sound political strategy supported by sufficient and effective implementation tools – coordination, investments, legislation. The aim of the study is to analyze the concept of waterway in inland navigation law based on the materials of Ukraine and individual Danube countries, study the practice of its application in the context of the economic situation. This will make it possible to formulate conclusions and proposals for its improvement.