Time is tight and solutions needed if shipping is to meet its green objectives, according to German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) president Alfred Hartmann.
Speaking ahead of a meeting of European Union transport ministers in Hamburg on Tuesday, Hartmann said a “concerted effort” was needed and owners wanted to make an active contribution.
The shipowner emphasised the “immense importance of constructive dialogue” between policymakers in Europe and the shipping industry on the subject of climate protection.
