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.
What is IWT?
The joint platform” European IWT Platform” was established in 2018 thanks to continuous efforts of EBU and ESO. The two associations representing the interests of ” Inland Shipping Enterpreneurs “, 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 strengthenes 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
Phasing in greener engines slowed down by pandemic
Inland navigation currently has only one regulative framework regarding emission standards on vessels. This is the Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) Regulation 2016/1628, also known as the regulative framework for the Stage V emission standards of [...]
Stay safe: avoid accidents
Introduction: On a European level, we want to prevent accidents. This requires more than just technical investments, as the human factor plays an important role in these incidents. We believe that the current reaction [...]
Increase of waste disposal fee – why and how will it develop?
The CDNI disposal fee rises to 8.50 euros. In accordance with the decision of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (CPC) of the CDNI Convention, the disposal fee will increase from 7.50 euros per [...]
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 report 2019
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.
Press Releases
Do you want to know more about Inland Navigation in European and National Transport Policies?
Annual report 2019
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.