Start-up Funding for Regular Oversized and Heavy Goods Transport on Federal Waterways

Last updated: 16.6.2025
Grant

The program "Start-up Funding for Regular Oversized and Heavy Goods Transport on Federal Waterways" by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) supports companies that carry out oversized and heavy goods transports (GST) in scheduled services on German federal waterways. The aim is to promote the shift of freight transport to waterways and thus make an important contribution to sustainable transport logistics. Eligible applicants can receive a grant of up to 50 percent of the eligible costs.

Who is funded?

This funding program targets companies with their registered office or a permanent establishment in Germany that operate oversized and heavy goods transport (GST) in scheduled services on federal waterways. The goal is the sustainable shift of freight transport to waterways.

What is funded?

The program promotes the establishment and operation of regular oversized and heavy goods transport scheduled services on federal waterways. Financial support is provided as a grant towards eligible costs.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding is granted as a subsidy and can cover up to 50 percent of the eligible costs, with a maximum amount being set. The scheduled service must be offered long-term.

Conditions and Requirements

Certain conditions must be met for applying for and receiving funding, including the establishment of a regular scheduled service and the application being submitted before the start of the measure.

Application Procedure

Applications for start-up funding must be submitted to the Directorate-General for Waterways and Shipping before the start of the measure.

Start-up funding for oversized and heavy goods transport is based on a specific directive from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 50% of eligible costs

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Companies operating oversized and heavy goods transport in scheduled services on waterways.

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Planning

Funding Provider

Program Level:

National

Funding Body:

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV)

Managed By:

Directorate-General for Waterways and Shipping (GDWS)

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