Ports and logisticians criticise German plans
Industry and port representatives and logistics companies have criticised Germany’s new federal plan for inland navigation, citing the need for a more comprehensive approach, according to a media release.
At a meeting in Duisburg they called for a realistic modal split, a holistic traffic forecast and a more accurate analysis at all sea and inland ports on the North Sea, Baltic and Rhine routes, to be able to control infrastructure investments.
Discussions highlighted the role of inland waterways in supporting the energy transition, particularly in transporting hydrogen and CO₂. Participants stressed the need for infrastructure that reflects evolving market demands.
Duisport CEO Markus Bangen told the meeting that “the energy transition is unthinkable without inland waterway transport.” Those involved now want to work harder to strengthen this mode of transport in the alliance agreed on the fringes of the event in Duisburg. (js)