In the COVID-19 crisis, the change of ship crews has become an organizational challenge for the operators of Danube vessels.

At the last CESNI meeting on 30 April 2020, the CESNI Members and Observer States, River Commissions and International Organisations expressed the urgent need to put in place

To restore connectivity across the EU in a manner that is safe for all persons involved, and in order to restore public confidence in transport services

The representatives of inland waterway transport operators and workers, waterway authorities and ports want to see the Green Deal as an exit and growth strategy out of the COVID-19 crisis.

Inland waterway transport is vital for supply of the European society and economy. It is therefore crucial to guarantee free movement of goods and crew members in Europe and to support the sector in its recovery after COVID-19.

The transport sector has a crucial role to play in the supply of goods, in particular medicines, medical devices,

  The Guidelines for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services adopted