Massengutfrachter im Schwimmdock zur Wartung

The importance and future of the maritime industry in Germany

The maritime industry is the backbone of global trade. Around 80% of the world's goods are transported by ship – from smartphones to energy sources such as LNG. Germany has been one of the driving forces behind this development for centuries. Despite political upheavals, wars and technological revolutions, German shipbuilding has continued to evolve and plays a key role in […]
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Shipbuilding

The importance of the maritime industry: Why German shipbuilding has been shaping the world for centuries

The maritime industry is the backbone of global trade. Around 80% of the world's goods are transported by ship – from smartphones to energy sources such as LNG. Germany has been one of the driving forces behind this development for centuries. Despite political upheavals, wars and technological revolutions, German shipbuilding has continued to evolve and plays a key role in […]
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Hamburg, Germany – 21 February 2017: Shipyard in the Port of Hamburg

The influence and significance of the German shipbuilding industry

Shipbuilding is an important industry in Germany. This is evident, among other things, in the fact that a range of different specialised ships that are in high demand worldwide, from cruise ships and yachts to military vessels, are manufactured here. A number of German shipyards are world-renowned in the shipbuilding industry, including Myer Werft, […]
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Skilled trades particularly in demand in the defence industry

The German defence industry is looking forward to orders worth billions. In order to be able to fulfil the new orders, additional employees need to be hired - including skilled workers. Find out here how you can recruit them for your company in the defence industry despite the shortage of skilled workers! The boom in the German defence industry The German defence industry is booming. The EU alone is planning to [...]
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shipbuilding

Shipbuilding services

There are many different specialised activities that are in demand in shipbuilding. It is not without reason that the shipping industry is one of the oldest and most important in the world. Employees are needed in the construction, maintenance and repair of ships. Especially in international trade and global logistics, shipbuilding is [...]
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Welding

What can be welded?

Welding has long proven its importance. The sheer number of processes and sub-processes proves that this method of joining components permanently and stably is becoming increasingly important. It is therefore also important to understand what can actually be welded. Which materials are suitable and which materials are [...]
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occupational safety

Occupational health and safety: How companies must protect the health of their employees

Employers are jointly responsible for minimising the risk of accidents at work and work-related illnesses. It is therefore not enough to react once something has happened. Companies must take preventative action and comply with and implement the applicable occupational health and safety regulations. If employees suffer an accident at work or fall ill due to inadequate health and safety measures [...]
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welding history

Welding - history and development

Whilst welding is now an integral part of many everyday jobs, it had to start out in history and then go through various stages of development. Only in this way, with trial and error, did it become what we know today. Welding as a process of joining workpieces is really [...]
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Consequences of digitalisation for subcontractors from Eastern Europe

In the past, many tasks were carried out manually, but with the advent of digital technologies, many processes have been automated. This can have both positive and negative effects. In recent years, digitalisation has had a profound impact on various industries and business models worldwide. This change has not left subcontractors from Eastern Europe untouched. In this [...]
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