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
Barge owners & operators needed to collaborate on EU-funded Inland Navigation projects!
We are looking for partners for the EU Inland Navigation projects! SAVE THE DATE European IWT Platform's Info-Session Friday 10th September 2021 at 13.30 (CEST) The current EU long-term budget, also known as Multiannual Read More
PLATINA3 – Registration is OPEN for the 2nd Stage Event in October 2021
Together with its partners, the PLATINA3 team is pleased to invite you to the upcoming PLATINA3 – Strasbourg sessions on 19 October. The official programme of the sessions will be announced shortly. You can Read More
Adoption of the TRAN Committee’s own-initiative report ‘Towards Future-proof Inland Waterway Transport’
• Modal shift – moving freight transport from road to inland waterways • Sector to be greener and more digital • Creation of European inland waterway fund On 29 June 2021, the TRAN Committee 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.