Germany’s shipowners association (VDR) says the country’s merchant fleet remains the world’s seventh largest despite a difficult market environment. The VDR notes that geopolitical tensions are raising risks on key sea lanes — from the Middle East to the Red Sea and the Black Sea — pushing up operating and insurance costs. In this context, the stability of the German fleet highlights the resilience of European operators.
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