The Danube Waterway

The Danube Waterway is a major inland waterway that serves Eastern Europe. It is one of the continent's most important river routes for transporting goods across national borders.

The Danube River itself rises in the Black Forest region of Germany and flows eastwards, passing through or along the borders of several countries before reaching the Black Sea. The river is navigable for commercial vessels up to Taurna Severin, which marks the upstream limit of reliable navigation. …