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	21/07/08 |		eTraining project gets funds EU Marco Polo programme
	The EWITA project will provide up-to-date training concepts and state-of-the-art e-learning web platforms for waterborne logistics in Europe, flexibly connecting with the training needs of future inland shipping operators and interested transport users.  Read...

	08/07/08 |		Big retailers switch goods to river
	6 French retail giants agreed to significantly increase river transport along the Rhône-Saône axis. Within 5 years some 200,000 trucks will be replaced by barges on this congested route, saving 1,469 tonnes of CO2 emissions and 499 tonnes of fuel.  Read...

	25/06/08 |		LIFE-Nature project Wachau a milestone
	The LIFE-Nature project Wachau was awarded in June the first prize of the “Milestones – Dr. Erwin Pröll future prize” in the category "In unison with nature”, which rewards projects protecting natural resources and encouraging sustainable development.  Read...

	25/06/08 |		Climate change, an opportunity for navigation
	In an expert report, the international navigation association concludes that recognition of climate change impacts provides opportunities for the navigation communities to create a dialogue and shape policies.  Read...

	20/06/08 |		Danube ports go online
	Danube Ports Online is a new internet tool, created by via donau, presenting relevant technical and economical data about the most important ports of the Danube Region between Kelheim in Germany and the Black Sea.  Read...

	18/06/08 |		A new inland waterways education platform in Europe
	A conference was held in Strasbourg to launch the platform for inland waterways transport education in Europe, called "EDINNA", which will provide information about learning opportunities in 8 different European countries to inland boatsmen and shipowners  Read...

	18/06/08 |		Antonio Tajani, new transport commissioner
	With the EP vote today, the appointment of Antonio Tajani as transport commissioner will become effective. At a hearing before MEPs, he faced questions on state subsidies for airlines and ports, railfreight corridors and transport charging.  Read...

	05/06/08 |		EP rapporteur wants EC to publish state aid guidelines soon
	State aid guidelines for inland waterways, promised since January 2006, still have not been published, which delays the development of innovative projects. Corien Wortmann, rapporteur for Naiades in the EP, pushes for action.  Read...

	29/05/08 |		Ile-de-France news cycle takes the river
	Nowadays if you buy a newspaper in Paris, it is very likely the paper was transported by water. 20,000 tonnes of paper reach Paris' newspaper and magazine printers by ship, the waste collected in bales is shipped back by barge to Rouen for recycling.  Read...

	28/05/08 |		Dutch increase stakes in inland ports
	The Netherlands created a toolkit for policy makers to sustain smart development of inland ports to avoid too many key strategic port sites go lost to residential property development and undermine the creation of a more sustainable true co-modal network.  Read...

	20/05/08 |		Great potential for agro-products on water
	More than a third of Europe’s food and agro products are transported by trucks. The Interreg project Agroship helps shippers to use the waterway. No congestion, economic benefits and unexpected solutions.  Read...

	29/04/08 |		Rhine cooperation for green transport
	In parallel to the Danube joint statement, Rhine experts exchange and improve best practice on sustainable river management. A workshop showed the great potential on win-win projects for river transport and eco-systems.  Read...

	11/03/08 |		Danube states work together on sustainable rivers
	In a joint statement, Danube riverine states put guiding principles together to increase the share of waterway transport under the best environmental conditions.  Read...

	28/02/08 |		Cleanest ship in Brussels
	European research project CREATING demonstrates how research is developing green inland waterway transport. Clean shipping technology can revolutionise the way goods are transported in Europe.  Read...

	08/01/08 |		NAIADES enters implementation phase with PLATINA
	The EU has awarded the PLATINA project to support the implementation of the NAIADES action programme aiming at the promotion of inland waterway transport in Europe.  Read...

	05/12/07 |		European Commission takes stock on progress NAIADES
	One year after the adoption of the NAIADES programme, the Commission presents an overview of the actions taken in a new communication on inland waterway transport.  Read...

	27/11/07 |		EP supports green ambitions of waterway transport
	The European Parliament demands an accelerated introduction of clean, ultra-low sulphur fuel for inland shipping. Clean fuel is the very first step for a EU-wide kick-off of eco-innovation in inland waterway transport.  Read...

	21/11/07 |		EU raises co-financing for trans-European inland waterway projects in 2007-2013
	The European Commission selected the trans-European transport projects which will be financed in the period 2007-2013. For the first time, inland waterway projects will receive significant support.  Read...

	20/11/07 |		EU CREATING project puts cleanest ship on show
	The European research project CREATING demonstrates how clean vessels can help to keep goods flowing and safeguard the health of populations in port and residential areas.  Read...

	13/11/07 |		Netherlands ambitious on inland shipping development
	With an ambitious statement, the Dutch government has spelled out a package of measures to stimulate transport by water and to foster innovation in inland shipping, as it contributes to the strength of the economy in the Netherlands.  Read...

	19/10/07 |		European Commission presents freight transport agenda
	With 5 communications on inter alia logistics, ports and rail, the Commission aims at making freight transport more efficient and sustainable.  Read...

	08/10/07 |		French action plan for an improved environment
	Voies Navigables de France proposes a series of measures to accelerate and optimise the performance of river transport in France.  Read...

	27/09/07 |		Karla Peijs, TEN-T waterway coordinator
	The former Dutch transport minister, Karla Peijs, has been nominated as the TEN-T coordinator in charge of fostering the 2 inland waterway priority projects of the trans-European transport networks.  Read...

	25/09/07 |		European Commission unveils green paper on urban mobility
	European cities are different but they share similar challenges: congestion, climate change, pollution, safety. With this initiative the European Commission wants to identify, in partnership with all parties, what obstacles to successful urban mobility ex  Read...

	21/06/07 |		Rhine & Meuse at heart of integrated river management
	Keeping feet dry, providing clean water for everyone, and ensuring a smooth and safe passage for shipping: these are the major objectives of the Dutch government presented in a comprehensive brochure on integrated river management.  Read...

	30/05/07 |		EC supports construction lightweight vessels
	The European Commission authorised a Dutch subsidy supporting the development of a lightweight inland barge. The new "CompoCaNord" has a smaller draught due to its low weight, resulting in lower fuel consumption, while it can navigate at low water levels.  Read...

	29/05/07 |		Clean fuel improves air quality and reduces greenhouse gases
	EU institutions currently discuss the proposal of the EC to change the directive on fuel quality, concerned to run policies with an integrated perspective on air quality strategies and climate change.  Read...

	27/04/07 |		Waterways, an asset for carbon-low and congestion-free cities
	The EC prepares a green paper on urban transport. INE explains how a number of cities successfully rediscovered their waterways to fight congestion and pollution. The EU can help to multiply best practice and foster the set-up of positive strategies.  Read...

	23/03/07 |		Successful cooperation in Danube river basin
	At the European Water Conference of 22-23 March 2007, the Environment Commissioner highlighted achievements made in the Danube river basin, as an example of how much cooperation and vision can benefit the implementation of the water framework directive.  Read...

	15/03/07 |		Keen interest for newly planned French canal
	Public consultations on the new Seine-Nord canal have taken place with extensive participation of all interested parties.  Read...

	06/03/07 |		Works on the Danube in Austria can start
	Austrian State Secretary for infrastructure, Christa Kranzl, announces the approval of the budget for the implementation of the Austrian Action Plan on Inland Navigation.  Read...

	02/02/07 |		New EC fuel directive hampers eco-innovation
	The Commission proposes new fuel standards for road, non-road machinery and inland ships. But sulphur levels in the new gasoil standards are still much too high to allow the introduction of more advanced engines and emission control equipment in IWT.  Read...

	12/12/06 |		20-30% EU co-financing for waterway priority projects
	The Council of ministers and the European Parliament agreed on co-financing trans-European networks for 2007-2013. Member States can obtain up to 20-30% EU co-financing for waterway priority projects Seine-Scheldt and Rhine/Meuse-Main-Danube.  Read...

	22/11/06 |		New canal in France becomes concrete
	After 18 months of assessments and local consultations, the French transport minister Dominique Perben gave the green light to the new canal Seine-Nord and an official public survey will start early 2007.  Read...

	14/11/06 |		EUR 10 million for innovation of Dutch inland shipping
	The Dutch government and the inland shipping sector signed an agreement to push innovation in waterway transport, covering a brand new innovation programme of EUR 10 million, and calls upon the EU to introduce sulphur free fuel for inland navigation soon.  Read...

	17/01/06 |		Inland Waterways prosper, Commission supports
	The Commission proposes an action plan to bolster the development potential of inland waterway transport  Read...