ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN PURE FORM

As part of the sustainability concept for the entire transport and logistics sector, the Federal Ministry of Transport has been taking efforts to shift freight off the road towards more clean options such as rail and inland waterways. Here, waterway transport is particularly distinguished by low energy consumption and lower CO₂ emissions. According to the Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt e.V. (BDB, Federal Association of German Inland Water Transportation), barges consume on average 67% less energy than trucks and 35% less energy than trains. And where less fuel is burned, less waste and emissions emerge, too. A further advantage of inland waterway transport is the optimized transport capacity of large barges and pushed tow systems.

Both DTG and the connected shipowners have been convinced of the benefits of inland navigation for more than 100 years.
You, too, can profit from the advantages of a safe, efficient and eco-friendly means of transport. Rely on our fleet!

With MS “Patrick”, a member of DTG received the Green Award in Gold. 

This is proof that the ship owners are facing up to their environmental responsibilities and always keeping up with the latest developments. But the award not only certifies optimal environmental management as well as low air pollutants and wastewater, Dutch ports also grant certificate holders discounts on port berthing fees.