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Combined Transport Directive Withdrawn: Implications for IWT
The College of Commissioners recently adopted its work programme for 2026, indicating the intention to withdraw the proposed amendment of the Combined Transport Directive (CTD), which was tabled as part of the Greening Freight Transport Read More
DiVINE Project kicks off: Implementing the Digitalisation Vision for IWT in Europe
The DiVINE (Digitalisation Vision Inland Navigation Europe) project officially kicked off on 3 October 2025 and will run for 36 months. Coordinated by the European IWT Platform and co-funded through the Read More
Social & Education IWTP Committee – September 2025 CESNI QP Working Group Report
The CESNI QP Working Group convened on 11 September 2025 to advance key initiatives in professional qualifications for inland navigation. Representatives of the Social and Education Committee also took part in the discussions. One Read More
Report on the 46th session of the UNECE ADN Safety Committee
From 25 to 29 August 2025, the 46th session of the UNECE ADN Safety Committee took place at Palace of Nations in Geneva. The international inland waterway transport industry was represented by the European Read More
The 2nd Stage Event of the PLATINA4Action project will take place on 4 November 2025
This PLATINA4Action event is organized back-to-back with the PLATINA4Action 4th Technology Transfer Workshop (3 November 2025) Please, use the following link for registration: https://www.danubecommission.org/dc/en/registrations/2nd-stage-event-4th-november-2025/ The EU-funded PLATINA4Action project aims to promote inland waterway transport Read More
The 4th Technology Transfer Workshop of the PLATINA4Action project will take place on 3 November 2025
This PLATINA4Action event is organized back-to-back with the PLATINA4Action 2nd Stage event (4 November 2025) Please, use the following link for registration: https://www.danubecommission.org/dc/en/registrations/4th-technology-transfer-workshop-3rd-november-2025/ The EU-funded PLATINA4Action project aims to promote inland waterway transport (IWT) Read More
General Interest
CCNR new thematic report ‘’An assessment of new market opportunities for inland waterway transport”
The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR), in partnership with the European Commission (EC), published the new thematic report “An assessment of new market opportunities for inland waterway transport”. Download the Read More
Ukraine: European Commission launches webpage for people fleeing the war in Ukraine
The European Commission launched a webpage containing information for people fleeing the war in the Ukraine. So far, the war in Ukraine has forced over two million people to flee their homes seeking safety, Read More
IWT Labelling System – Online Workshop on 28 March – ”Does the sector need a labelling system and which label will be preferred?”
AGENDA - 28 MARCH 2022 - 13.30-17.00h: Chair: Paul Goris, President EBU and European IWT Platform Introduction by the Chair. Presentation of the Platina 3 Task: “European wide implementation of emission label / energy Read More
LASTING project – Workshop on 22 March 2022
Climate change is today one of the most pressing issues that the entire world is faced with, and the EU policy and legal framework is evolving accordingly. The EU Green Deal and in particular Read More
ENTRANCE project – Call for Innovation for the Business Plan 2023-2025
Source - EIT Urban Mobility As part of our ENTRANCE project, we want to inform you about the open Call for Innovation for the Business Plan 2023-2025! This year´s Call for Innovation focuses on Read More
MAGPIE project Start Conference – first dissemination event on 10 March 2022
MAGPIE - sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs On 10 March 2022, project MAGPIE organises its first dissemination event in a hybrid setting in Rotterdam. This event is co-organized by the Port Read More
Innovation and Greening
IWT Platform’s webinar on 28th June 2021 – Save the date!
European IWT Platform's Webinar Monday 28th June 2021 09:30 - 15:45 Inland Waterway Transport's Greening Challenges and Stage V - Perfect match or not? European IWT Platform is well aware of the greening Read More
Taxonomy – new EU classification system for green investments
The EU Green Deal has set a number of ambitious objectives towards 2030 and 2050. As a consequence, the European Commission will focus on strengthening direct investments in sustainable economic activities. A transition towards Read More
Digital Workshop: ‘Greening of Inland Navigation, Short Sea Shipping and River-Sea Shipping’
Do you have time on 24th of March 2021? Would you like to learn more about greening of Inland Navigation, Short Sea and River-Sea Shipping? Strengthening inland navigation, short sea shipping and river-sea shipping Read More
Forecasting the impacts of climate change on inland waterways
Need an interesting read? Check out the JRC paper on ‘Forecasting the impacts of climate change on inland waterways’ The Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission's science and knowledge service, has recently published Read More
European Commission released a follow up plan on its EU Green Deal
The European Commission published its EU Strategy on Sustainable & Smart Mobility SSMS on December 9th, 2020. This document can be seen as an extension of the EU Green Deal which was published one Read More
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 Read More
Social and Education
Participation in the European Social Dialogue
The IWT sector can largely contribute to a more sustainable transport system and can also offer new chances for Europe´s mobility, however only if transparent and adequate social conditions attract skilful and qualified personnel. Read More
Report on Strengthening EU Social Dialogue
At the last (online) meeting of the sectoral social dialogue on 23 April 2021, Ms Andrea Nahles, a former German Minister for Labour and Social Affairs, presented a report on Strengthening EU Social Dialogue. Read More
Study of the human factor in inland shipping accidents – we need your input!
On 1 June 2021, we published a joint press release on our Study of the Human Factors in Inland Shipping Accidents. The results of a first study phase are accessible online (click here!) and Read More
Transitional provisions for 3rd country certificates – Professional Qualifications Directive
As reported earlier this year, Directive 2017/2397 on the recognition of professional qualifications must be implemented in the EU Member States by 18 January 2022. The European Commission has recently presented an initiative aiming Read More
Check out the latest report on Labour Market in European Inland Navigation Sector
In February 2021, the Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR) in a partnership with the European Commission, has published its thematic report on the labour market in the European inland navigation Read More
Crew education and training – what is new?
Do you remember the Directive on the recognition of Professional Qualifications in Inland Navigation? The EU Directive 2017/2397 has been in force since December 2017. What is happening right now though is that the Read More
Nautical and Technical Aspects
FAQ on the electrical vessel propulsion – Chapter 11 ES-TRIN
In Chapter 11 ES-TRIN (European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels), you can find the new rules for electric propulsion of inland vessels. These rules are applicable as of January 1, Read More
Modernization of the Gabčíkovo navigation locks – update on closure dates
We have received announcement about an unforeseen closure of the Gabčíkovo lock early next week. According to the information, there will be two days of the locks' closure: - on the 7th of June Read More
The European Commission on 29 April 2020 adopted a package of measures to support transport sector
The European Commission adopted a package of measures to support transport sector. This package-com_2020_0176 contains Read More
Policy and Regulation
Extension of the electronic reporting requirement on the Rhine, accompanied by a grace period
Electronic reporting (ERI) has been gradually introduced on the Rhine for vessels or convoys carrying containers by the CCNR since 1 January 2010. The extension of the electronic reporting requirement comes into force with Read More
Workshop “Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation delivering smart, green, safe and competitive waterborne transport” – 7 February 2022
Join STEERER in the quest for making waterborne transport a zero emission means of transport! The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), and the STEERER Read More
Public hearing on NAIADES III at the European Parliament – 1 December 2021
Public hearing on NAIADES III at the European Parliament [Edit - 2 December 2021 - all presentations are available online] On 1 December 2021, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Read More
2021 CEF Transport – call for proposals
The European Commission launched the first call for proposals under the new Connecting Europe Facility (CEF2). Deadlines (single-stage) for submitting the proposals is set for 19 January 2022. CINEA has launched a call for Read More
IWT Platform receives the status of approved organisation with the CESNI
We have a pleasure to announce that CESNI has unanimously welcomed our request to grant the IWT Platform a non-governmental organization status for a tacitly renewable five-year term. About CESNI Back in 2015, the Read More
Report from CDNI Part A Round Table Meeting of 8 April 2021
How could a waste disposal network for Part A waste look like in the future? How is the disposal fee developing? What are the specific needs of the inland navigation system users? These crucial Read More