Brussels, 18/02/2013 (Agence Europe) - The European inland ports have responded cautiously to the European Commission's proposal to extend the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to inland shipping. The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has pointed out a contradiction with the European rules banning the use and transport of LNG in inland waterway transport.
In its strategy on alternative fuels published at the end of January, the Commission is planning LNG refuelling points in the...