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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
Position Paper: IWT sector on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the Community
The inland waterway transport (IWT) sector has voiced its position on the proposed amendment to Directive 2005/44/EC, part of the legislation governing river information services (RIS) in the European Union. Initiated in 2005, the Read More
Theresia Hacksteiner appointed board member of the Waterborne Technology Platform
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Theresia Hacksteiner, Executive Director of IWT-P, as a distinguished member of the Board of the Waterborne Technology Platform. This significant appointment underscores IWT-P's dedication to advancing Read More