Switzerland Joins Rhine Transport Network.
The agreement was finalized through the signing of the European Corridor Management Agreement (ECMA) by Port of Switzerland (SRH) during a meeting of the European River Information Services (EuRIS) in Basel.
The EuRIS platform provides real-time shipping information including traffic conditions, waiting times, route disruptions, and navigation updates. Swiss authorities say the move will improve coordination and logistics efficiency across the Rhine corridor.
With Switzerland’s participation, all sections of the Rhine River are now integrated into the European system, creating more complete cross-border transport monitoring for commercial shipping operators.
Swiss waterway data is expected to become available on the platform in the coming months. The EuRIS system was launched in 2022 and currently connects over 29,500 kilometres of European waterways across 13 countries.
Switzerland’s three Rhine ports with direct access to the sea are located in Basel, Birsfelden, and Muttenz. These ports play a major role in the country’s freight transport infrastructure.
According to the SRH, around 80 port companies rely on the Rhine ports to manage goods transport by rail and road, as well as storage and logistics operations.
In addition to infrastructure management, Swiss Rhine authorities are responsible for overseeing navigation safety and ensuring compliance with both national and international shipping regulations.
The agreement highlights Switzerland’s growing integration into European transport coordination systems and reinforces the importance of the Rhine as a strategic trade route for the continent.
