German Shipowners' Association

The Verband Deutscher Reeder (VDR) is the umbrella association of the German shipping industry. Founded in 1907, it represents around 200 shipping companies, from medium-sized family businesses to globally operating companies, with a merchant fleet that is among the largest in the world. As the voice of the industry, the VDR is present in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and London, bringing the interests of German shipowners into political processes at national, European and international level. It works closely with associations such as the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) and the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), advocating worldwide uniform competitive conditions and high standards in safety (SOLAS), environmental protection (MARPOL), training (STCW) and working conditions (MLC). As an employers' association, the VDR also conducts collective bargaining and social negotiations. It has its own office in Brussels and is involved in international bodies in Geneva (ILO, WTO) and London (IMO). Since 2000 it has contributed significantly to the successful holding of the National Maritime Conferences.

The Verband Deutscher Reeder (VDR) was founded in 1907 and has represented the interests of the German shipping industry nationally and internationally since then. It is the umbrella association of the German shipping industry and today represents around 200 shipping companies, from medium-sized family businesses to globally operating companies, with a merchant fleet that is among the largest in the world. The VDR is present in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and London. It works closely with associations such as the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) and the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO). As an employers' association, it conducts collective bargaining and social negotiations. Since 2000 it has contributed significantly to the successful holding of the National Maritime Conferences.

Umbrella association and voice of the German shipping industry, representing shipowners' interests nationally and internationally.

1. 1VDR - Verband Deutscher Reederreederverband.de
2. 2Über uns - VDRreederverband.de