Tag: inland shipping

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 14 September 2021, which details the road to futureproof inland waterway transport in Europe.

For inland shipping captains who invest in energy-saving measures, shore-based power is becoming an alternative to the traditional onboard diesel generator. This is the conclusion of 26 energy scans conducted on inland vessels.

On 6 September 2021, Zero Emission Services (ZES) will start shipping the Alphenaar, the first Dutch inland vessel to use interchangeable energy containers for propulsion. 

The European Commission has approved a €131 million German scheme to support the modernisation of inland waterway fleets in Germany.

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the vote of the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) to strengthen inland waterway transport.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has designated a station at Sabkha Marine Transport Station for supplying biofuel to traditional small inland passenger vessels, as of July.