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German inland shipping industry demands infrastructure investment
The German inland shipping industry is calling for urgent infrastructure improvements and long-term financial planning to combat the effects of low water levels. The IHK Heilbronn-Franken has specifically demanded accelerated modernization of the Neckar locks. Managing Director Elke Döring emphasized that the Neckar is a vital transport artery for regional economic competitiveness and requested that the waterway be navigable for ships up to 110 meters within the next decade.
Broadly, industry representatives are urging the federal government to establish a stable investment framework through 2035. This framework is intended to support fleet renewal, allowing companies to retrofit or build new vessels capable of operating in varying water depths. Industry figures have noted a potential demand for 1,000 modern cargo ships, with an estimated cost of 12.5 million euros per vessel, highlighting the scale of investment required to maintain transport capacity on major waterways like the Rhine and its tributaries.
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Elke Döring · HGK Shipping · IHK Heilbronn-Franken · Neckar · Steffen Bilger
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The inland shipping industry is calling for a reliable federal investment framework through 2035 to facilitate fleet renewal. www.it-boltwise.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Elke Döring, Managing Director of IHK Heilbronn-Franken, states the Neckar is essential for regional transport infrastructure and economic competitiveness. www.reporterbox.de · www.deutscherpresseindex.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The IHK expects the Neckar to be navigable for ships up to 110 meters within the next ten years. www.reporterbox.de · www.deutscherpresseindex.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Industry representatives cite a potential target of 1,000 modern cargo ships, with an estimated cost of 12.5 million euros per vessel. www.it-boltwise.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The IHK Heilbronn-Franken demands faster modernization and optimization of the Neckar locks. www.reporterbox.de · www.deutscherpresseindex.de