Problems of effective functioning of the Unified deep-water system of the European part of Russia

The unique geographic location of the European part Russia, which determines its transit potential, presents significant opportunities for effective development transport complex, since it is here that a kind international crossroads two corridors: "East-West" and "North-South" located. For inland water transport, North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) greatest interest, through trade carried out between countries Iran, Pakistan, Iraq. In addition, predicted to attract cargo flows from Middle East India. At same time, volume within corridor in 2019 reached more than 200 thousand twenty-foot equivalent (TEU). According forecasts 2035, can grow 400,000 TEUs. Part traffic go Russia Caspian Sea Europe river-sea vessels. current state key artery - Volga River does not provide regular movement such due lack depths ship's passage, has negative impact on economy transportation competitiveness transport. As result, traditional river road rail studies recent years indicate auto railway lines located parallel waterways are overloaded. we have an increase emissions harmful gases into atmosphere, share logistics costs cost transportation, maintaining repairing roads.