German inland navigation grew in 2013 despite adverse conditions

German Federation of inland navigation: New edition of the „Facts and Figures“ leaflet puts a positive light on the year 2013

The German Federal Association of Inland Waterways (Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt e.V. – BDB) has just published the new edition of the „Facts and Figures“ leaflet with the key figures of inland waterways. The printed version can be ordered from the BDB office in Duisburg.

Despite several months of strikes of the lock personnel and local disturbance from floods, 226.9 million tonnes of goods were transported by barge during the reporting period. Thus, the value increased by 1.7 per cent compared to 2012. What is also encouraging, is the development of the traffic performance of the river shipping industry. With 60.1 billion tonne-kilometers, an increase of 2.7 per cent was achieved and the proportion of the total volume sold in the modal split could be improved from 13.9 per cent in 2012 to 14.2 per cent. Railway gained in a similar magnitude, while road transport with a share of 59.2 per cent showed a decrease (2012: 59.9 per cent).

Traditionally strong dry bulk sectors of the inland waterways remained virtually unchanged. The slight decreases in the transport of ores, stones and earth (-1.3 per cent) and the transport of chemical products (-0.8 per cent) are opposed by increases in the transport of coal, crude petroleum and natural gas (37.5 million tonnes; 2012: 34.1 million tonnes), and also coke plant and petroleum products (38.7 million tonnes, 2012: 38 million tonnes). Container traffic rose 0.7 per cent in 2013 to just over 2.2 million TEU.

The regions with the biggest volumes for the transport of goods were once again the Rhine (193.5 million tonnes, +2.2 per cent) and the West German channel system (39.3 million tons, up 4.2 perc ent). Almost consistently high goods volumes  were registered in the previous year on the Main with 16.2 million tonnes, the Moselle (13.5 million tonnes) and the Midland Canal (21.5 million tonnes).

The number of German barges slightly declined compared to the previous year again: In the German ship register a total of 2,113 ships were registered on 31 December 2013 for the transportation of dry and liquid goods. In addition, there were 89 supply vessels and 423 tugs and pushers. Furthermore the German „White Fleet“ remains a European leader. An increase in the number of day trip and passenger cabin vessels from1,045 to 1,054 proves the strength of the industry.

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