“内陆航运”常见的英文表达是 inland navigation 或 inland shipping。
inland navigation 更侧重于强调在内陆水域(如河流、湖泊等)进行的航行活动及相关的导航技术、设施等。例如:Inland navigation plays an important role in the transportation of goods in this region.(内陆航运在该地区的货物运输中起着重要作用。)
inland shipping 重点在于内陆的船舶运输业务 。例如:The development of inland shipping can boost the local economy.(内陆航运的发展可以推动当地经济。)