Press releases – archive

18.07.24
Hamburg
VDR Congratulates European Commission President von der Leyen on Re-election and Calls for Robust Shipping Policies in Europe
Europe Must Remain a Competitive Maritime Hub
16.05.24
Hamburg
Positive trend: Share of women in German shipping industry increases
The proportion of women on board has increased by 1.3 percent over the past two years.
12.03.24
Hamburg
Shipping keeps a clear course in turbulent times
Merchant fleet remains stable / Training figures rise significantly / Efforts to protect the climate are being intensified
03.04.23
Hamburg
VDR welcomes EU’s decision to continue to recognise Filipino seafarer certificates
The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) welcomes the European Commission’s decision of 31 March 2023 to continue to recognise certificates for seafarers issued by the Philippines.
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.