Recital (9) · Directive (EU) 2025/2482

(9)In order for RIS to allow for interconnection with the logistics chain, it is important that information is shared not only among the inland waterway transport users, for instance through port community systems of inland ports and smart inland waterway infrastructure systems, but also with systems and applications of other modes of transport. The maritime National Single Windows (MNSW) within the European Maritime Single Window environment (EMSWe), established by Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 of the European Parliament and of the Council^note, should enable harmonised ship reporting across the Union in maritime transport. The exchange of traffic-related information, such as arrival and departure times, would ensure interoperability, multimodality, and smooth integration of inland waterway transport (IWT) with the overall logistics chain. The electronic freight transport information (eFTI), established by Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council^note, should form the basis for the exchange of cargo information on dangerous goods and waste between RIS users where required. When necessary, RIS should enable links with, and should make information available to, digital systems and platforms of other modes of transport.

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ERDMS
means a single point of access repository (library) of reference data and code lists that are used by IT applications in inland waterway transport operated under the authority of the Commission;
European RIS Environment
means an electronic single-point-of-access platform based on national RIS information that provides technical and operational services for RIS users and contains links to electronic reporting according to the “once-only” principle;
inland port
means an inland waterway port of the TEN-T core network or TEN-T comprehensive network, as listed and categorised in Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2024/1679.’
port community system
means an electronic platform for the exchange of information between public and private stakeholders to ensure smooth port and logistics processes;
smart inland waterway infrastructure system
means an electronic platform that supports semi- and fully automated management of inland waterway transport infrastructure in locks and movable bridges in the TEN-T and is operated by the public management authorities of inland waterways;