- IRPT and EFIP have formed a transatlantic partnership through an MOU to modernize inland waterway infrastructure and strengthen global trade connectivity.
- The agreement promotes collaboration on operations, policy, and technology, enabling knowledge-sharing between American and European inland ports.
- The initiative aims to attract private investment, enhance logistics efficiency, and create new commercial opportunities within the inland port network.
- By aligning their strategies, both organizations seek to position inland waterways as a unified global system ready to support sustainable growth and innovation.
Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) and the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen transatlantic collaboration in inland waterway freight. The partnership focuses on modernizing infrastructure, expanding commercial opportunities, and promoting knowledge-sharing across inland ports and terminals. The initiative highlights both organizations’ shared goal of building a more connected and resilient global waterway network, according to Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals.
The newly signed MOU aims to deepen cooperation between U.S. and European inland ports by fostering innovation, investment, and sustainable development. Through this partnership, IRPT and EFIP will exchange best practices in operations, policy, and technology while advancing modernization projects that enhance trade efficiency and supply chain resilience. The collaboration also seeks to attract private investment into port infrastructure and logistics ventures, positioning inland waterways as vital links in international commerce. By leveraging shared expertise and research, the two organizations intend to create a unified framework that supports long-term economic growth and strengthens the future of inland maritime transport.
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Source: Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, INC
