Genetic algorithms are a very interesting optimization method, which use the natural selection idea for the optimal decision taking. These methods are usable for the solution taking in non-deterministic problems and with incomplete knowledge of the decision situation. River ports localization seems to be an interesting optimization problem of inland shipping organizing. It is necessary to find the places for ports with the lowest cost of goods distribution center localization problem and balanced or non-balanced transportation problem. This paper is focused on the. idea of using genetic algorithm for solving it.