The book is a concise overview that provides guidance to readers looking for a quick synopsis on inland navigation, and in particular, on Danube navigation. The manual is an important part of via donau’s work and serves to deepen and disseminate knowledge about inland navigation, and more specifically, on Danube navigation.The manual has five sections: TRANSPORTATION MODE: INLAND NAVIGATION, THE MARKET FOR INLAND NAVIGATION, CALCULATION OF TRANSPORT COSTS, LEGAL FRAMEWORK as well as a comprehensive ANNEX.