Press releases – archive

23.02.21
German shipping sector optimistic about future course
2020 balance and outlook / new dynamic in shipping markets despite the pandemic / biggest challenges competitiveness and climate protection / vaccinations for seafarers
28.01.21
Standort Deutschland: Studien zeigen Nutzen der Schifffahrtsförderung auf
Evaluierung zu drei auslaufenden Fördermaßnahmen / Zahl deutscher Seeleute stabil trotz erheblich kleinerer Handelsflotte / VDR: baldige Verlängerung erforderlich
10.12.20
German Shipowners’ Association calls for intensified support for seafarers
Prioritised vaccinations for seafarers / UN and ILO resolutions must be implemented / enable crew changes for Christmas / acknowledge importance of maritime shipping
30.09.20
The German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) welcomes investments in LNG supply logistics
Exchange of views on the possible uses of LNG with German LNG Terminal / “Germany needs an LNG infrastructure” / Terminal in Brunsbüttel to support the energy transformation
04.09.20
Climate protection and innovation: Europe a laboratory for the future of maritime shipping
EU Transport Ministers’ Conference in Hamburg / VDR: “Reflects high priority of maritime shipping” / German shipowners emphasise necessity of worldwide C02 targets