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IW-Net project presentation at the 3rd Stage Event – Brussels Sessions – of Platina 3 project
The 3rd PLATINA3 Stage Event – ‘the Brussels sessions’ – took place online on the 10th and 11th of February 2022. The full agenda is available here. Inland waterway transport stakeholders, policy makers, professionals from Read More
‘Inland waterway transport needs investment’ – says European Economic and Social Committee
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has met at January plenary session, where the inland navigation topic has been discussed in detail. In its adopted opinion - drafted by Mr Mateusz Szymański - Read More
Inland navigation and COVID-19
Inland navigation, as all modes of freight transport, belongs to the critical infrastructure and was therefore affected by the COVID-19 crisis. In the research project "Inland navigation in times of crisis", which was carried Read More
Enabling data-driven vessel traffic services
Vessel traffic service (VTS) is a marine traffic monitoring system established by the harbour or the port authorities - similar to air traffic control for the aircrafts. Since more than 80% of world trade Read More
Platina3 project – 3rd Stage Event: Brussels sessions 10-11 February 2022
The 3rd PLATINA3 Stage Event - the Brussels sessions - will take place on the 10th and 11th of February 2022 (online). Project consortium is inviting IWT policy makers of different horizons, professionals from Read More
CCNR and viadonau online workshop on Shore power at berths – 3 February 2022
Please register via the following link by using the password: CCNR2022workshop - click HERE! View the full agenda – click HERE! Zero-emissions inland navigation sector by 2050: this target for protecting the environment and Read More
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‘Inland waterway transport needs investment’ – says European Economic and Social Committee
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has met at January plenary session, where the inland navigation topic has been discussed in detail. In its adopted opinion - drafted by Mr Mateusz Szymański - Read More
Inland navigation and COVID-19
Inland navigation, as all modes of freight transport, belongs to the critical infrastructure and was therefore affected by the COVID-19 crisis. In the research project "Inland navigation in times of crisis", which was carried Read More
Enabling data-driven vessel traffic services
Vessel traffic service (VTS) is a marine traffic monitoring system established by the harbour or the port authorities - similar to air traffic control for the aircrafts. Since more than 80% of world trade Read More
Sustainability, Inland Waterway Transport, CO2 Emissions & ISO 14083
Comprising 23% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the transport sector is the third largest source of GHG emissions after industry and buildings. As other sectors decrease their reliance on oil and gas, the Read More
IW-NET cooperation with the EU-funded H2020 waterborne innovation projects
Earlier this year, the NOVIMOVE project team identified the crosslinks between EU-funded projects in a field of waterborne innovation. An initiative was taken to strengthen the ties between the respective projects’ teams, which resulted Read More
Inland Shipping in Bremen gets good grades – IW-Net survey sees potential for digitalisation
Bremenports, together with the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics, has recently conducted a large-scale online survey to increase satisfaction of inland barge operators, improve planning on-shore, and to find out how digitalisation in Read More
Events
IW-Net project presentation at the 3rd Stage Event – Brussels Sessions – of Platina 3 project
The 3rd PLATINA3 Stage Event – ‘the Brussels sessions’ – took place online on the 10th and 11th of February 2022. The full agenda is available here. Inland waterway transport stakeholders, policy makers, professionals from Read More
Platina3 project – 3rd Stage Event: Brussels sessions 10-11 February 2022
The 3rd PLATINA3 Stage Event - the Brussels sessions - will take place on the 10th and 11th of February 2022 (online). Project consortium is inviting IWT policy makers of different horizons, professionals from Read More
CCNR and viadonau online workshop on Shore power at berths – 3 February 2022
Please register via the following link by using the password: CCNR2022workshop - click HERE! View the full agenda – click HERE! Zero-emissions inland navigation sector by 2050: this target for protecting the environment and Read More
PIANC Young Professional International Virtual Event 2021! Save the date: 16-17 November 2021
Join us at the 2-days event on 16-17 November 2021 9 technical presentations from 5 continents! PIANC is the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, established in 1885. As a non-political and non-profit organization, Read More
IW-NET results to be presented at the Austrian Logistics Day
28th Austrian Logistics Day – 28-29 September 2021, Linz, Austria At the end of September 2021, the largest Austrian logistics event is going to take place in Linz - 'Austrian Logistics Day'. Topics and Read More
PLATINA3 – Registration is OPEN for the 2nd Stage Event in October 2021
Together with its partners, the PLATINA3 team is pleased to invite you to the upcoming PLATINA3 – Strasbourg sessions on 19 October. The official programme of the sessions will be announced shortly. You can Read More
Press releases
New Horizon 2020 project IW-NET will foster innovation in inland waterway transportation
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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