Inland waterways classification as a tool for public policy and planning: core concepts and proposals for South America

Montiel, Daniela
Wilmsmeier, Gordon
Jaimurzina, Azhar

2016-02

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This FAL Bulletin looks at the classification of navigable inland waterways in South America. It describes an existing classification system (ECMT/UNECE), noting its role in the development of river transport, based on which it discusses lessons learned and presents a preliminary proposal for a classification for South America.

CLASSIFICATION; INLAND WATER TRANSPORT; RIVER BASINS; RIVERS; CLASIFICACION; TRANSPORTE POR VIAS DE NAVEGACION INTERIORES; CUENCAS FLUVIALES; RIOS;