DOCUMENT
Waterborne transport in Europe - the role of Research and Innovation in decarbonisation
Publication date:
March 2021
Number of pages:
98
STRIA Roadmaps:
- Cooperative, connected and automated transport, Transport electrification, Vehicle design and manufacturing, Low-emission alternative energy for transport, Network and traffic management systems, Smart mobility and services, Infrastructure
Transport modes:
- Water transport (sea & inland)
Transport sectors:
- Passenger transport, Freight transport
Transport policies:
- Environmental/Emissions aspects, Decarbonisation

This report provides an overview of relevant European Research and Innovation (R&I) projects dealing with waterborne transport decarbonisation, based on the European Commission’s Transport Research and Innovation Monitoring and Information System (TRIMIS). The report analyses various measures put in place until today to foster waterborne transport decarbonisation: technology trends, operational, coordination and support measures. The report concludes by providing indications for further research and policy actions.