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
Alternative fuels and propulsion technologies for inland vessels
The signatory states have decided to keep global warming below 2 °C in light of the Paris climate pact. By 2050, the EU aspires to achieve carbon neutrality. The decarbonization of the transportation industry and Read More
Focus on Urban Mobility: Annual POLIS Conference 2022
On November 30 and December 1, 2022, the Annual POLIS Conference will be held in Brussels, Belgium. It gives cities and regions the chance to present their transportation successes to a sizable group of mobility Read More
PIONEERS International Conference
On 20th October PIONEERS international conference will be held in Antwerpen. The PIONEERS 1st International Conference "Shaping the Green Port of the Future" is a fantastic opportunity to interact with international experts from Port Authorities, 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
Raise of the disposal fee on oily- and greasy waste as from January 1st 2023
As from January 1st 2023, the disposal fee on oily- and greasy waste (Part A, CDNI) will be raised again to €10,00 per 1000L bunkered gasoil. This decision has been made end of June by Read More
Re-energize waterborne transportation
In May Waterborne Technology Platform issued a press release on re-energizing waterborne transportation. The Waterborne Technology Platform is dedicated to finding solution enabling zero-emission waterborne transportation while also acknowledging the need for a diverse portfolio Read More
CCNR Plenary session in spring 2022
The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) held its plenary spring session on 2nd June 2022 in Strasbourg. Among the plenary session's main topics were measures to facilitate the mobility of navigation 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.