Press releases – archive

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
19.08.20
Climate protection in shipping: IMO study produces encouraging findings
Industry cuts greenhouse gas emissions and successfully decouples growth from CO2 emissions / Shipping on track for 2050 / key issue: alternative fuel
29.06.20
Germany’s EU Council Presidency: Europe needs strong shipping sector
VDR emphasises significance of maritime trade for Europe / support for German plans / climate, innovation: EU should intensify efforts to boost research even further