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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
Appointment of Ms Janeta Toma as general manager of the European Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) Platform as of 1st of October 2023
The IWT Platform Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Janeta Toma as General Manager of the IWT Platform effective 1st of October 2023. This strategic decision precedes the retirement Read More
PLATINA3 Final Event highlights need for zero-emission inland navigation
European IWT Platform, in close cooperation with EICB and other project partners, hosted the PLATINA3 Final Event in the hybrid format on 23-24 March 2023, as part of the Inland Navigation Week. This event raised Read More
The General Block Exemption Regulation modification in 2023 is welcomed by FEPORT, and the organization emphasizes the importance of AFIR consistency.
The General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) was specifically amended by the European Commission on March 9th, 2023, to support the EU's green and digital transitions more easily, more quickly, and in accordance with the Green Read More