Press releases – archive

15.02.23
Hamburg
German shipping: sustainably into the future as a strong maritime hub
Today, the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) released up-to-date figures on the state of the shipping sector in Germany.
30.11.22
Hamburg
Provisional agreement on EU emissions trading for shipping
German Shipowners welcome the provisional agreement on EU emissions trading for shipping
21.06.22
For the sake of endangered whales: VDR recommends two detours to members
Collaboration with environmental NGOs / Endangered sperm whales off Greece and blue whales off Sri Lanka / Official request to shipping companies to slightly modify routes / Thanks of the NGOs
17.05.22
International Day for Women in Maritime: VDR sees need for action
For the first time, the global shipping industry will pay special tribute to the role of female seafarers on 18 May / VDR President Bornheim: “We need more women on board”
13.04.22
German Shipowners’ Association – Generational change in the Executive Management
Dr Martin Kröger (47) to succeed former Senator Ralf Nagel (63) as Chief Executive Officer