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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
Press Release: More EU Budget for Transport | The Best Investment Plan For Europe
43 European transport organisations, including the IWT-Platform, are advocating for increased EU budget allocation towards clean transport. Grants play a crucial role in completing Europe's network, fostering job creation, enhancing competitiveness, and driving decarbonization Read More
Press Release: Connecting Europe by Water – Discover the innovation of inland waterway vessels
Explore the latest advancements in inland waterway transport with our press release following the successful conclusion of our recent event, 'Discover the Innovation of Inland Waterway Vessels,' as part of Connecting Europe Days on Read More
Joint Statement on combined transport and inland waterway transport.
European Inland Waterway Transport Platform alongside Inland Navigation Europe, European Barge Union, European Federation of Inland Ports, European Skippers’ Organisation, jointly advocate for a comprehensive review of the Combined Transport Directive. With a focus Read More