Martin Quispel
EICB Expertise- en Innovatie Centrum Binnenvaart
Martin Quispel (1975) graduated at the Technical University Delft in 1999 and holds a master’s degree in Systems engineering, Policy Analysis and Management specialised in transport and logistic systems. He has 25 years of experience in research and consultancy in freight transport and infrastructure, with a focus on inland waterways transport (IWT). Recent projects which he carried out concern policy support on European level for policy on IWT and support on national level for policies and research on the energy transition and emission reduction in IWT.
Insights from PLATINA4Action on regulations to unlock the energy transition of inland waterway transport in Europe
European regulations are key to effectively enable the emission reduction of inland vessels. Currently there is no business case for using renewable energy and clean technologies. This bottleneck needs to be resolved by regulations. PLATINA4Action provides targeted coordination and support activities focussing on deploying green and connected inland waterway transport., evaluates the NAIADES III policy and prepares a new policy and research agenda in close cooperation with European Commission, stakeholders and experts. Results from the joint paper of April 2025 will be highlighted.