MOU to Advance Inland Waterway Freight by Modernizing Infrastructure, Expanding Commercial Opportunities, and Accelerating Knowledge-Sharing
Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) and the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) today announced a transatlantic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on modernizing infrastructure, expanding commercial opportunities, and accelerating knowledge-sharing across the inland waterway freight network. The collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to “navigating what’s next” for ports, terminals, and shippers on both sides of the Atlantic.
“By aligning America’s inland river system with Europe’s inland port network, we can accelerate modernization, share proven practices, and create investable opportunities that benefit communities and supply chains alike,” said Aimee Andres, Executive Director of IRPT. “This partnership positions inland waterways as a connected, global system that is ready to navigate what’s next.”
EFIP President Uwe Köhn said: “This engagement shows that inland ports are global players that can exchange lessons across the seas. By working with IRPT, we can share ideas, learn from each other, and make inland waterways an even stronger link in international supply chains.”
