France River Transport Share Only 2%
France possesses Europe's most extensive river network with 6,000 km of navigable waterways. Most of this infrastructure dates to the late 19th and early 20th centuries and lacks modernization. Consequently, river transport accounts for only 2% of freight in France. This compares to 7% in Germany and 40% in the Netherlands. The Seine-Nord Europe Canal is noted as a major development area for the sector. The current modal share remains a point of comparison for French logistics infrastructure.
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France Culture
“On a 6000 km de voies navigables, mais ce réseau n'a pas du tout été modernisé. Et donc l'essentiel de nos voies navigables sont des voies dites à petit gabarit... la part modale c'est uniquement 2% contre 7% en Allemagne.”
France Culture
“la part du transport fluvial de marchandise en France la part modale c'est uniquement 2% contre 7% en Allemagne aujourd'hui et 40% au Pays-Bas.”
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