14.5.2012
European Parliament: Hearing on proposed TEN-T guidelines concluded
First public hearing on proposed TEN-T guidelines focused on methodology, requirements and coordination [more]
 
14.5.2012
Steering Europe's ports into the 21st century
European Sea Port Organisation (ESPO) conference 2012 on port financing and investment [more]
 
9.5.2012
Waterways to gain LNG-propelled ship
Inland bulk carriers may soon be LNG powered [more]
  

20.5.2012 - 22.5.2012 Bulk ports, terminals & logistics 2012 in Amsterdam
Conference gives overview of current market situation and outlook

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22.5.2012 - 25.5.2012 Workshop on Sustainable Danube Navigation at the 12th Green Week Conference 2012 in Brussels
This year`s conference on European environment policy focuses on water

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22.5.2012 - 24.5.2012 Breakbulk Europe 2012 in Antwerp
Largest European gathering for companies involved in the shipping of heavy-lift and traditional breakbulk cargoes takes place at the Antwerp Expo

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European Good Practices Database for Inland Waterway Transport

For the first time, good practices and benchmarks in inland waterway transport are shared via a single website, thereby facilitating know-how transfer and networking across Europe. Join the network and find out what inland waterway transport can achieve! [more]

 

European RIS Portal

The PLATINA consortium has launched an innovative website on River Information Services (RIS), the RIS portal. The website covers 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]

 

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]

 

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]

 

  

 

 

 

 

European Hull Database Report released

A European Hull Database (EHDB) should facilitate data exchange among vessel certification authorities and RIS Authorities. On 16th of January 2012, the EHDB report - deliverable 2.2 of the PLATINA project - was released.

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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...

in Paris, a multimodal delivery service consisting of a floating warehouse on barge combined with electric bikes for the last mile is in operation? [more]


PLATINA
is a project to promote inland waterway transport.