This dataset represents the transportation service of 1 ton-kilometer provided by dry bulk carriers within inland river regions of China (regardless of watershed). The transportation dataset covers the entire life cycle of transportation, including the production and maintenance of dry bulk carriers, the construction of canals and ports, as well as energy use and operational emissions. The proportion of transport services for various dry bulk carriers is reasonably extrapolated based on relevant national data on deadweight tonnage and cargo turnover of inland dry bulk carriers, as well as literature and references.