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German shipowners want EU to act on crises that threaten shipping

Geopolitical crises make life more dangerous for carriers and seafarers. Europe must react faster to threats to shipping, say German shipowners.
"Who would have thought three, four months ago that we would be shot at with rockets, drones and rocket propelled grenades in The Red Sea!" says Gaby Bornheim, president of | Photo: Vdr
"Who would have thought three, four months ago that we would be shot at with rockets, drones and rocket propelled grenades in The Red Sea!" says Gaby Bornheim, president of | Photo: Vdr
by JENS THOMSEN

The German Shipowners’ Association VDR warns that the current geopolitical risks require action from the EU member states, as the conditions for global shipping have changed radically in recent years.

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