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. It strengthens the industry by participating proactively 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
European IWT Platform at Waterborne Days
In a world seeking innovative solutions for the evolving challenges of climate change and sustainability, the waterborne transport sector plays an important role. This was evidently clear during the Waterborne Days conference held in Read More
Germany’s Ministry of Transport Launches Funding for Heavy Goods Transports
In an effort to accelerate the transition to clean energy, Germany’s Green Party minister Robert Habeck wants to use inland waterways as the primary way to transport large goods like wind turbine rotor blades. Read More
Inland waterway transport in the EU suffers a major decline in 2022
In 2022, the inland waterway transport sector experienced a significant drop in activity, reaching its lowest level in a decade. According to the latest data from Eurostat, inland waterway transport performance decreased 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
PLATINA3 Final Event highlights need for zero-emission inland navigation
European IWT Platform, in close cooperation with EICB and other project partners, hosted the PLATINA3 Final Event in the hybrid format on 23-24 March 2023, as part of the Inland Navigation Week. This event raised Read More
The General Block Exemption Regulation modification in 2023 is welcomed by FEPORT, and the organization emphasizes the importance of AFIR consistency.
The General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) was specifically amended by the European Commission on March 9th, 2023, to support the EU's green and digital transitions more easily, more quickly, and in accordance with the Green Read More
The driving force behind record spending is the European Zero Emission Waterborne Transport Partnership
The Board of the Co-Programmed collaboration has chosen its strategy for 2023, showcasing a sizeable amount of investments. The Additional Activities Plan 2023, which outlines the investments anticipated by the sector and is required 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 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.