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: 19 February 2026

Pro Danube Welcomes on Board Romanian Ports Development

Romanian Ports Development (RPD) is a strong body having an important role in the sustainable development of the Romanian ports on the Black Sea and the Danube through increased investments and increased cargo traffic. RPD contributes to the appropriate legislative decisions and promotes the port industry. RPD strives to increase the level of competition and competitiveness of the member ports.

RPD initiates and supports proposals for normative acts and amendments to current legislation in accordance with international and European standards related to the rights and legitimate interests of economic entities present on port platforms and also beyond the waterborne transport sector. Promoting and improving the economic and social environment of affiliated economic agents, RPD believes that constant action must be maintained, especially since this sector suffers from the lack of specialized labour, and RPD initiates actions aimed at counteracting this phenomenon that leaves deep traces.

Find out more about our new member here:https://www.romanianportsdevelopment.ro/

: 19 February 2026

Pro Danube Welcomes on Board PIMK Shipping Company Ltd.

PIMK is a leading holding in the field of transport and logistics, with 25 years of experience and established presence on the market.

Headquartered in Plovdiv, the company is among the largest transport and logistic groups in Europe, uniting road, rail and intermodal transport under one brand.

PIMK Shipping was established a couple of years ago to expand the offered range of services and to ensure greater client satisfaction.

Find out more about our new member here: https://www.pimk.eu/en

: 08 February 2026

Workshop EU Inland Waterway Transport Policy 2027

Pro Danube International attended the 'EU Inland Waterway Transport Policy Beyond 2027' workshop in Brussels on 19 January 2026. This event focused on shaping the future of inland waterway transport policy beyond 2027. The agenda was structured into two sessions: the first dedicated to evaluating NAIADES 3, and the second to stakeholders' perspectives on future policy in inland waterway transport.
This second session was conducted on working groups with stakeholders from different regions and countries, as well as from the public and private sectors, and addressed three topics: Competitiveness, Sustainability, and Resilience During this session, Pro Danube International addressed the main concerns of our sector and the solutions we expect, as expressed in your feedback, for which we thank you. Along with the other participants' proposals, these were summarised on separate flipcharts for each topic.

: 29 October 2025

Pro Danube Welcomes the New European Coordinator of the Rhine-Danube Corridor

Pro Danube had the honour of taking part in the first meeting in the Danube Region with Ms. Margarida Marques, the newly appointed European Coordinator of the TEN-T Rhine-Danube Corridor. The meeting, held at thinkport VIENNA, brought together several Pro Danube members and key partners from across the sector to discuss the most pressing topics in Danube waterborne transport sector.

The event featured engaging and inspiring discussions with Ms. Marques and representatives from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Pro Danube Austria, viadonau, Hafen Wien GmbH (Port of Vienna), RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG, Felbermayr, TTS and other important stakeholders from industry, logistics, and research. The lively discussions highlighted the shared commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient transport along the Danube Corridor.

Key takeaways from the meeting:

Additional funding opportunities are expected under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
Reliable navigability and effective water level management remain vital for cost-efficient inland waterway transport.
Strategic investments in port and lock infrastructure are crucial to boost competitiveness.
Heavy and high cargo transport, energy transition logistics, and digital monitoring systems will have an increasingly important role in the years ahead.

Pro Danube extends its best wishes to Ms. Margarida Marques for a successful and impactful term as European Coordinator and looks forward to continuing close cooperation for the future of Danube transport.