09-12-2024
The Dutch PTC Group is strengthening its incentive to make inland vessels more sustainable. From 1 January 2025, PTC Group will reimburse 100% of Green Award certificate costs to its members and regular relation vessels. Permanent relation vessels are vessels that operate year-round within PTC’s various entities, such as Genco, HVC and Den Breejen Bevrachtingen. With this decision, PTC goes a step further than the already existing 50% allowance and underlines its commitment to a sustainable future.
Ella Hofs-Visser, manager PR & Sustainability at PTC Group comments, “At PTC Group, we believe that sustainability is not only a responsibility but also a joint opportunity to future-proof the inland shipping sector. By reimbursing 100% of the certificate costs for Green Award, we want to provide maximum support to our regular boaters in their efforts to become more sustainable. Together, we not only strengthen our fleet, but also actively contribute to cleaner and safer inland navigation.”
Jan Fransen, executive director of Green Award, responds positively: “This is a powerful signal that sustainability in inland navigation is taken seriously. Together with progressive parties such as PTC, we can make a bigger impact and motivate ship owners to invest further in quality, safety, and environmental friendliness. This step underlines the value of collaboration within the sector to accelerate sustainable progress.”
About the PTC Group
The PTC Group is a highly organised cooperative of individual inland shipping entrepreneurs, founded in 1994, and has been a leading player in the inland shipping sector for more than 30 years. The PTC Group includes four brands: PTC, HVC, Den Breejen, and Genco. Together, these brands offer a wide range of logistics services, from chartering and transport to specialised solutions for different sectors. With a modern fleet of around 50 vessels and a focus on innovation, cooperation and sustainability, the PTC Group strengthens its position as a reliable and versatile partner in the logistics chain.
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https://www.ptcba.nl/
