27.7.2010
Swimming pool floats in Amsterdam
Inland navigation brings summer feeling to the city [more]		 
23.7.2010
Inland waterway transport on Neckar contributes to reducing CO2 emissions
Transport volume increase by 10.5% compared to last year [more]		 
21.7.2010
Introduction of low sulphur fuel in inland navigation
Publication by IVR investigates impacts and provides guidance [more]
  

5.10.2010 - 6.10.2010 Marco Polo Conference 2010 in Vienna
Join the green side of European freight transport

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19.10.2010 Conference on trimodal platforms along the river Moselle
Presentation of a feasibility study on new container services

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1.12.2010 Intermodal Award ceremony
Intermodal innovation is rewarded

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European RIS Portal

The PLATINA consortium has launched an innovative and interactive website on River Information Services (RIS), the RIS portal. The website covers all relevant European developments in the field of RIS and hosts the websites of 4 European Expert Groups on RIS issues. All parties involved are invited to use www.ris.eu as a reference in their communication on RIS issues. [more]

 

EDINNA (Education in Inland Navigation)

EDINNA is the educational network of inland navigation schools and training institutes. EDINNA aims to achieve more structured cooperation and to establish a harmonized education, training and certification system for European inland waterway personnel. Join the network and help shape education and training for inland waterway personnel. [more]

 

European Funding Database for Inland Waterway Transport

Available in English, Dutch, French and German, an easy-to-use search function allows for targeted queries regarding funding opportunities. Detailed information on funds and subsidies available across Europe is now only a mouse click away. [more]

 

PLATINA Innovation Database

Dealing with increasing competition, diversity among consumers and availability to new forms of technology requires creativity and innovation. But how can one know what innovations are already there? The answer has been provided for inland waterways through an innovative solution – a digital information source called the Innovation Database. [more]

 

 








 

Lighthouse projects for European inland navigation

The second edition of the PLATINA Good Practices Report is now available.
The information on good practices included in the first version was updated and various new good practices have been added. As a new feature, a special in-depth analysis is provided on the most promising good practice cases.

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Welcome !

On this website you will find topical information about inland waterway transport in Europe. Eco-friendly and efficient transport is a cornerstone of the EU's transport policy. 2006 a multi-annual action programme was launched: NAIADES - Navigation and Inland Waterway Action and Development in Europe.

Why inland waterway transport ?

Inland waterway transport is an innovative solution for sustainable logistics. It is a reliable, flexible, safe and environmentally friendly way to transport almost all commodities. The oldest transport mode becomes part of the hope for the future. [more]

Did you know that...

inland vessels tend to have a lifespan of over 50 years, provided they are well maintained and regularly invested in. Information on innovative vessel technology can be found at www.naiades.info/
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PLATINA is a project to promote inland waterway transport.