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New European partnership commits the waterborne transport sector to zero emissions by 2050 – press release
The new European Partnership commits the inland navigation transport sector as part of the waterborne, to Zero Emissions by 2050. The European IWT Platform welcomes the Partnership as an opportunity to transform the sector [...]
Joint press release – Study of the Human Factors in Inland Shipping Accidents
The European inland shipping industry has commissioned a Study of the Human Factors in Inland Shipping Accidents. We are going to use the results of this study as valuable input for further discussion. Download [...]
Joint press release statement on COVID 19
The transport sector has a crucial role to play in the supply of goods, in particular medicines, medical devices, food and other essential commodities needed to overcome this crisis.
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IWT Platform, EBU and more in call for Green Deal
The Communication on the European Green Deal sets very ambitious objectives for the EU and sends a strong message to the rest of the world regarding Europe’s ambition to reduce emissions.
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Green Inland Shipping Event – Brussels, 16-11-2019
Five very innovative vessels called at the port of Brussels to show technological solutions to cut CO2 and air emissions to a minimum to European decision makers and stakeholders.
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European Parliament adopts resolution on NAIADES II – An action programme to support inland waterway transport IWT
European Parliament adopts resolution on NAIADES II – An action programme to support inland waterway transport IWT EBU welcomes the adoption of the motion by the European Parliament.
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