German inland shipping gets eco-upgrade incentive

A delayed Government programme which will mean increased funding for eco-friendly propulsion and low emission systems on inland ships has finally gone into effect in Germany, reports Tom Todd.

Good news for German inland shipping. Here on the busy central Mittelland Canal. (Photo: Tom Todd).

A delayed Government programme which will mean increased funding for eco-friendly propulsion and low emission systems on inland ships has finally gone into effect in Germany, reports Tom Todd.