Analysis of the potential of Serbia to transport containers on Danube

Abstract

This paper deals with problems and possible solutions for the improvement of container transport of Serbia by using Danube as a waterway. Given the geographical position in relation to the Danube, Serbia has a sufficient number of ports on this river, which could be an element of further development of the economy and therefore can be considered as a great potential. An analysis of import and export of container that was done in this paper indicates that Serbia has substantial potential to transport containers on Danube. Consequently, there are sufficient justifications for the design and construction of a modern container terminal on the Danube which will connected Serbia with main Europian ports and which will contribute to the further progress of the Serbian economy.