The German maritime fleet is strengthening its position as a global leader with more than 2000 ships and a 40% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030. This project is based on massive investments (€3,5 billion) and agile adaptation to geopolitical crises.

The German maritime fleet, despite a context marked by geopolitical tensions and climatic pressures, with 2150 vessels and representing 8% of global tonnage, remains an essential pillar of international trade.

In 2023, it managed to maintain a 98% reliability rate for deliveries, despite logistics blockages in the Red Sea and post-pandemic delays.

Ecological commitment is at the heart of its strategy: 30% of new ships under the German flag now use alternative fuels (hydrogen, green ammonia) or hybrid systems.

Giants like Hapag-Lloyd have invested 1,2 billion euros in container ships. zero emissions », while the government is subsidizing R&D for sustainable innovations to the tune of 500 million euros.

Due to the war in Ukraine, the sector has redeployed 25% of its trade routes to Asia and Africa, thus avoiding a drastic drop in traffic.

This flexibility has allowed German exports to decline by only 2% in 2023, compared to 7% for the European average, according to data from the German Maritime Institute. (DMI).

This success is also based on a unique social model: a tripartite agreement (State, unions, shipowners) guarantees 96% of maritime jobs despite the crises, with salaries 20% higher than the European average.

This collaboration has also helped reduce accidents at sea by 45% since 2020, consolidating the attractiveness of the German flag, already ranked 2nd in the world for its safety by the IMO.