European Inland Waterway Transport Platform
The European Inland Waterway Transport Platform is the foundation promoting the interests of the inland navigation sector and its enterprises in Europe. Established in Belgium and based in Brussels, it was founded by the European Barge Union and the European Skippers’ Organisation, whose representativeness has been officially recognised by the European Commission. Through its internal Committees, experts and staff, the Platform provides technical advice in various European and international fora and cooperates with a wide range of stakeholders to improve the overall operational conditions of the European inland waterway fleet. In doing so, it increases the attractiveness of this mode of transport, contributing to the economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability and systemic resilience of the European Union.
IWT News
A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget
CESNI meetings February 2026: updates on qualifications, crewing and e-tools
47th Session of the UNECE ADN Safety Committee: last amendments adopted for ADN 2027
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Inland Waterway Transport:
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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A competitive and resilient Europe requires a stronger EU transport budget
PLATINA4Action Strengthens European Cooperation for a Green and Smart Inland Waterway Transport System
PRESS RELEASE – DiVINE Project kicks off: implementing the digitalisation vision for inland waterway transport in Europe
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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 2021.
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.