Press releases – archive

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
30.03.22
VDR demands safe passage for ships stranded in Ukraine
At least 60 ships with more than 1,000 seafarers in ports in the war zone / “Shipping must not become a bargaining chip” / Association supports EU sanctions regime
02.03.22
German Shipowners’ Association condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Concern for seafarers / Shipping relies on free trade routes / Ukrainians and Russians important part of crews / Ships stranded in Ukrainian ports
02.03.22
German shipping sector strives for broad-based upswing in the markets
2021 balance and outlook / Market situation: “calm after the storm” following a dec-ade of crisis / Supply chains: call for collaboration / climate protection poses biggest challenge
02.12.21
Gaby Bornheim to be new president of the German Shipowners’ Association
VDR’s Board of Directors elects successor to Captain Alfred Hartmann