Christoph Ploß: Hamburg's new port expert for national changes!

Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche was pleased with Ploß 'appointment and praised his deep insight into the industry. She emphasized that Ploß 'commitment to the maritime economy and the tourism sector was of great importance. As a Hanseat, Ploß is well networked and plan to make harbor policy a national task in order to strengthen the maritime economy in Germany.

focus on infrastructure and financing

A central concern of Ploß will be the strengthening of the financing of the seaports in the coastal countries. In the future, the federal government will take on a more active role in supporting these ports. Ploß emphasizes that Germany needs competitive framework conditions for shipping companies, which also includes modern tonnage tax. This is particularly important to ensure the competitiveness of German shipping, said the Federal Minister Reiche and Ploß in common statements.

Another focus is on the expansion of the hinterland connections and the improvement of the infrastructure for the tourism sector. Ploß plans to optimize the framework conditions for the tourism industry through less requirements and better connections. The expansion of rail and air traffic is crucial to further strengthen Germany as an attractive travel destination.

responsibility and goals

Ploß has been a member of the German Bundestag since 2017 and has been involved in the Transport and European Committee since 2018. His political initiatives, including faster planning and approval procedures for infrastructure projects, are intended to increase efficiency in the transport sector. In addition to the support of the coastal economy, he also puts the political framework for a strong maritime economy and scene in Germany.