What is IWT?
The joint “European Inland Waterway Transport Platform” (IWT) was established in 2018 thanks to continuous efforts of the European Barge Union (EBU) and the European Skippers Organization (ESO). The two associations representing the interests of “Inland Shipping Entrepreneurs”, succeeded in having EC regulation 718/1999 amended.
Read MoreThe European IWT Platform is a separate legal entity coordinated by the two associations EBU and ESO and it strengthens the industry by participating pro-actively in the decision-making processes related to the areas covered by IWT’s Committees. The platform, which brings together relevant expertise from both EBU and ESO, is based in Brussels close to the heart of European IWT policy making.
IWT News
Launch of the ENTRANCE Matchmaking Platform! Join us at the Webinar on 22 October!
Are your innovations or investments contributing to the uptake of Europe's innovative transport and mobility solutions? Or are you a buyer searching for innovative solutions for sustainable transport and mobility? The ENTRANCE Matchmaking Platform Read More
New German IWT funding programme to promote switching to low-emission diesel engines
We welcome the new German funding program for inland shipping! The federal government is promoting retrofitting to low-emission diesel engines. It is a sensible addition to the fleet modernisation programme for the inland navigation Read More
Can you help us to simulate the future of IWT sector?
The European Institutions have recently released a number of brand new policy initiatives, like a European Green Deal and Fit for 55, that will have a profound effect on the European transport system. Among Read More
Inland Waterway Transport:
Rivers of opportunities to deliver
Rivers of opportunities to deliver
The European Inland Waterway Transport Platform (IWT) together with the European Barge Union (EBU) and the European Skippers Organization (ESO) published the leaflet “Inland Waterway Transport: Rivers of opportunities to deliver” to summarize the mission of the Inland waterway transport sector.
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Annual reports
What difference did IWT makes last year? How have the team experienced the past year? The European IWT platform is excited to release the Annual Report 2020.
Press Releases
Do you want to know more about Inland Navigation in European and National Transport Policies?
Annual reports
What difference did IWT makes last year? How have the team experienced the past year? The European IWT platform is excited to release the Annual Report 2019.