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
PLATINA4Action Strengthens European Cooperation for a Green and Smart Inland Waterway Transport System
The PLATINA4Action project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, successfully held its Second Stage Event in Budapest on 4 November 2025. The event was hosted by Danube Commission and Read More
PRESS RELEASE – DiVINE Project kicks off: implementing the digitalisation vision for inland waterway transport in Europe
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 5 November 2025 The DiVINE (Digitalisation Vision Inland Navigation Europe) project officially kicked off on 3rd October 2025, representing a new step forward in the European Commission’s work Read More
Infrastructure Committee – Joint Statement 2.0 officially launched in Budapest
On 22 October 2025, the 16th Joint Statement Meeting took place at the Danube Commission in Budapest, bringing together representatives from the Danube, Rhine and Sava river commissions, the European Commission, and waterway administrations 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
PLATINA4Action Strengthens European Cooperation for a Green and Smart Inland Waterway Transport System
The PLATINA4Action project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, successfully held its Second Stage Event in Budapest on 4 November 2025. The event was hosted by Danube Commission and Read More
PRESS RELEASE – DiVINE Project kicks off: implementing the digitalisation vision for inland waterway transport in Europe
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, 5 November 2025 The DiVINE (Digitalisation Vision Inland Navigation Europe) project officially kicked off on 3rd October 2025, representing a new step forward in the European Commission’s work Read More
EU TRANSPORT SECTOR: Europe more than ever in need of more EU budget for transport
Representatives from 45 European transport organizations joined forces during the closing ceremony to present the manifesto of the "More EU budget for transport" campaign to Magda Kopczyńska, Director General of DG MOVE. This united 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.