Water freight
Map of Key Inland Waterways of Great Britain with Freight Potential
A report from Capita Symonds, commissioned by the DfT to provide guidance on the navigable inland waterways in the UK suitable for freight traffic.
Water freight grants
Information and guidance about the Department for Transport grants available to facilitate the purchase of the environmental and social benefits that result from using water transport instead of road.
Environmental benefits values information for the new Mode Shift Benefit Values
These papers introduce the new environmental benefits values (MSB) which will replace the Sensitive Lorry Miles (SLM) from 2010. Included are a user guide and more detailed technical report.
Planning for freight on inland waterways
This good practice guide has been produced by the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities to show how planning can help support the use of inland waterways for freight transport. Published as hard copy in April 2004.
Motorways of the Sea projects in the North Sea region
Archived content
The following content is available from the Department for Transport web archive .
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