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Implementation of River Information Services in the Republic of Croatia

Development of inland waterway transport is a priority in European Union (NAIADES, 2006) because of its advantages: environmentally - friendly, economical and reliable mode of transport. Future development of inland waterway transport (IWT) sector requires introduction of ICT, intelligent transport systems technologies and solutions. In this way, it can be competitive in global markets, providing accessible, safe, and environmentally - friendly transport networks. RIS enhance the efficiency of inland navigation and facilitate the integration of transport modes through information exchange in the logistics chain management. Transferring freight transport from expensive, congested and often infrastructural inadequate roads and railways to rivers and canals will lead to reduction of fuel consumption, less pollution and will influence economical boost in areas that rely on inland waterway transport.

transport ; river information services ; system architecture

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