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
Human factors root causes of accidents in inland navigation – report on Organisational Aspects
Following Phase 1 of the study on human factors root causes of accidents in inland navigation, a conclusion was reached that human factors account for about 70-80% of these accidents. The European inland shipping Read More
Flemish Stimulus Programme – ‘‘Accelerating modal shift’’
Barge Express In order to optimise container inland navigation in the hinterland of the Flemish ports, the Department of Mobility and Public Works, Lantis and the port companies Port of Antwerp, North Sea Port Read More
ENTRANCE project – OPEN CALL: Pilots for cycling challenges in the cities of Toulouse and Mila
#ChallengeMyCity Call for Pilots supported by EIT Urban Mobility is still open for applications! This is a funding opportunity to perform a pilot in a city´s urban environment and in real conditions. For this call, the cities 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.
Latest Press Releases
Joint press release – Results from the study on organisational human factors aspects in relation to accidents in inland navigation
The European inland shipping industry has commissioned a Study on the Human Factors in Inland Shipping Accidents. The results and recommendations of the Phase 2b regarding the Organisational Aspects are now published. Download press-release Read More
IWT sector’s reaction to the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy
Earlier in December 2021, the College of Commissioners has endorsed the new Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (‘CEEAG'). The CEEAG were formally adopted at the end of January 2022, Read More
Joint position on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation – press-release
The Inland Waterway Transport sector - represented by EBU, ESO and the IWT Platform - together with the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) and Inland Navigation Europe (INE), welcome the direction of the Read More
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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.