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
Standards for European manning requirements – work is going on
In May 2022, meetings of the working group on professional qualifications (CESNI/QP) and the temporary working group on manning requirements (CESNI/QP/Crew) was held in Berlin. The task of CESNI/QP is to draft standards for minimum Read More
PhysICAL: initial findings have been released.
PhysICAL is a major research project in Austria that deals with the idea of Physical Internet for the logistics industry and is co-funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). Pro Danube is delighted to Read More
Expressions of interest for the InvestEU guarantee for IWT by the EIF are now open!
The portfolio guarantees products, as an InvestEU implementing partner, encourage investments in the EU's policy priorities from 2022 to 2027. In its capacity as guarantor, the EIF protects financial intermediaries from credit risk by providing 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
Special measures taken by the Central Commission to enhance inland navigation personnel mobility
For a transitional period pending adoption of the new Regulations for Rhine Navigation Personnel (RPN), the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) invites its Member States not to sanction crew members on Read More
CCNR Press Release: Appointment of the CCNR’s new deputy secretary general
Jörg Rusche has been appointed as the new Deputy Secretary General of the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR), with effect from May 1, 2022, for a four-year tenure. He will also Read More
WEVA Press Release on a new inland vessel powered by renewable hydrogen
In March 2022, WEVA issued a press release on a new inland vessel powered by renewable hydrogen Minister Harbers of Infrastructure and Public Works granted the green light for the construction of the ms Antonie, 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.