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Martin Deymann, <\/strong>Managing Partner, Reederei Deymann[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]LOGISTICS PILOT: Why is inland waterway transport more sustainable than other forms of transport? LOGISTICS PILOT: What\u2019s the problem with inland waterway transport? Is it outdated infrastructure, dilapidated locks, low water levels? LOGISTICS PILOT: The energy transition means that inland waterway vessels are carrying fewer bulk goods such as coal and oil for heating. But doesn\u2019t the energy transition also open up new opportunities? Sebastian Poser, <\/strong>Managing Director, B.\u00a0Dettmer Reederei[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sebastian-Poser_500px.png” alt=”Portrait of Sebastian Poser” title_text=”Sebastian-Poser_500px” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”25px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”dtb-sticky” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,58,124,0.13) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,58,124,0.13)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” top_divider_style=”waves2″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Inland waterway transport is considered efficient and climate-friendly. However, everyday business is experiencing declining transport volumes, dilapidated infrastructure and, often, low water levels. Sebastian Poser, Managing Director, B.\u00a0Dettmer Reederei, and Martin Deymann, Managing Partner, Reederei Deymann, are two experienced transport service providers who offer their very different perspectives on the current situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":68626,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[297],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-point-of-view-en"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nSEBASTIAN POSER: <\/strong>Quite simply because we only need two diesel engines and 70 litres of fuel to transport around 1,500 tonnes on an inland vessel. No other form of transport can do that. Plus, the service life of inland vessels is unrivalled in terms of sustainability. One of these \u201csteel boxes\u201d can operate for 50 to 100\u00a0years. Lorries, trains and seagoing vessels can\u2019t even begin to compete with that. I would like to emphasise, though, that we in Germany need all four modes of transport\u00a0\u2013 including pipelines \u2013 for good logistics.
MARTIN DEYMANN: <\/strong>Inland waterway vessels are true masters of efficiency, consuming significantly less energy per tonne transported than lorries or trains, and emitting considerably less CO\u2082 per tonne-kilometre. They can also transport large quantities of goods at once, making them the ideal means of transport for longer distances. As a result, inland waterway transport makes a key contribution to reducing traffic-related emissions.<\/p>\n
\nPOSER: <\/strong>No, I see the government as the operator of the infrastructure as being the main problem. They have no clear plan or any sincerity. We need to finally establish the facts and reduce bureaucracy. Even in the new coalition agreement, I can\u2019t see any reforms that make me optimistic that industry will be preserved or even established here. Furthermore, bloated government bureaucracy and regulations make many things more difficult and expensive. For example, introducing new propulsion technology makes no sense if retrofitting an old ship is much more expensive than building a new one. Regardless of this, further investment in the system and in the canal networks is essential if inland waterway transport is to remain competitive.
DEYMANN: <\/strong>These points undoubtedly constitute challenges, but they shouldn\u2019t be seen as the sole or decisive main problems. Inland waterway transport is addressing them with technical and practical solutions, such as with modernised vessels that are still operational even at low water levels. Furthermore, these are infrastructure issues that affect not only inland waterway transportation, but also road and rail. These developments are being addressed through continuous adaptation and targeted investment.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”dtb-sticky” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_sidebar area=”et_pb_widget_area_7″ show_border=”off” admin_label=”Werbung Startseite \/ Artikel” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(0,58,124,0.13) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(0,58,124,0.13)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” top_divider_style=”waves2″ top_divider_height=”55px” top_divider_flip=”horizontal” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ custom_padding=”114px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]LOGISTICS PILOT: The Inland Waterway Transport Master Plan states that the inland waterway transport share in the modal split should reach twelve per cent by 2030. Is this realistic?
\nPOSER: <\/strong>Right now, we\u2019re at about six per cent. And if politicians continue down the path they\u2019re currently on and industry moves abroad, we\u2019ll never reach twelve per cent. Indeed, inland waterway transport used to carry over 200\u00a0million tonnes per year. More recently, this figure was between 175 and 180\u00a0million tonnes. I\u2019m certain that the sector could easily transport between 220 and 240\u00a0million tonnes per year, though\u00a0\u2013 if these volumes were available. What\u2019s more, recruiting young people has become a real issue. The problem isn\u2019t so much the quantity as the quality. Out of, say, 100\u00a0applicants, only five will show the necessary interest and commitment. That\u2019s slim pickings, isn\u2019t it?
DEYMANN: <\/strong>We believe that this target is entirely realistic. Inland waterway transport is currently the only means of transport with significant spare capacity to take on extra transport volumes, which significantly reduces the burden on road and rail and is also good for the environment. If existing potential is developed further and existing structures are used, the industry can make a significant contribution to the sustainable transport transition.<\/p>\n
\nPOSER: <\/strong>Inland waterway transport is capable of transporting almost anything, which is why I see the potential in primarily shifting additional freight from road and rail to the waterways. Further options depend on which energy sources prevail in the long term. But, regardless of whether it is methanol, ammonia or gas, the sector will manage this smoothly and safely. I do see little potential in wind energy, though. The size of the blades, the width of the canals and the low height of a lot of the bridges simply impose natural limits on inland waterway transport.
DEYMANN: <\/strong>Projections suggest the transport of traditional bulk goods, like coal and oil for heating, will decline significantly. Demand for container transport is rising, though, and transporting alternative energy sources such as hydrogen and ammonia is also growing in significance. With the necessary adjustments, inland waterway transport is well prepared to accompany these developments. In addition, inland waterway vessels can play to their strengths in large and heavy transport, thereby reducing traffic congestion on the roads.(bre)<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_3_text_color=”#002e5b” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\u201cEven in the new coalition agreement, I can\u2019t see any reforms.\u201d<\/h3>\n