Press releases – archive

19.03.20
Corona crisis: Need to secure 300 million tonnes of ocean-borne supplies for Germany
VDR calls for open ports / concerns about seafarers: Crew changes, on-board supplies
25.02.20
German maritime shipping sector reports “cautiously optimistic” outlook
Size of maritime fleet decreases slightly again; personnel and vocational training stable Climate protection and competitiveness are the biggest challenges
17.12.19
Shipping sector proposes USD 5 billion R&D board to cut CO2 emissions
Initiative by leading international shipowner associations is welcomed by VDR
28.11.19
IMO2020 Global sulphur cut: German shipping to use new type of fuel
VDR survey: Technical issues and costs are the biggest challenges
15.11.19
IMO on track for concrete CO2 reduction measures
VDR endorses emerging global regulation with clear objectives but open measures