THE ISSUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT ON RUSSIAN TERRITORY, USING INLAND WATERWAYS
The article focuses on the possibility of using Inland waterway transport as main areas for development of transit potential. As the main material used in the views of researchers, periodic materials, official statistics. Analysis problems to be faced by the rail and Maritime transport modes in the future. Describes the potential volume of cargo transportation in the corridor “North-South”. Substantiates the benefits of other transportation modes from the organization of transit cargo on inland waterways. The conclusion presents the positive side of opening the state borders for ships under a foreign flag, and describes the role of river ports to link between other modes of transport, by the establishment coordination of transport and logistics centers.