Danish Ports

Business potentials for Danish ports

Port of Aalborg invests heavily in electrification of machinery

The Port of Aalborg is on a mission to make everyday life greener. As part of the port's strategy, the majority of the machinery has been converted to electricity - and this has contributed to a more sustainable port operation to meet customers' needs for greener cargo handling. The green transition is materializing at Port of Aalborg. Through the [...]

CONGRATULATIONS ON CRUISE AWARD

The Port of Copenhagen-Malmö has won the coveted cruise award as Europe's leading cruise port. Huge congratulations from here. It is, of course, an award for the port, which has skillfully positioned itself in the leading field and has been voted the best of the best by cruise guests, customers and professionals. But it is also, as Luis de Carvalho, Commercial Cruise Director for Copenhagen Malmö [...]

Business policy consultant for maternity cover in Danish Ports

Danish Ports is looking for a strategic thinking maternity cover to get things done. The temporary position runs from approx. April 1 and the rest of the year. There are good opportunities to extend the employment. Danish Ports is the trade organization for the Danish commercial ports, which have a combined annual turnover of more than DKK 2.5 billion. The Danish commercial ports are of great societal importance as the foundation [...]

Clear verdict in the Eastern High Court: Ports can take care of business

After a year-long dispute, the Eastern High Court ruled on October 30 in the case between Bluewater Shipping and the Port of Odense, where the two parties disagreed on who was allowed to operate the port's large gantry crane and the shipping company believed that the port had stolen orders from the company for more than DKK 28 million. The verdict is clear; the Port of Odense has not [...]

Port of Rønne chooses MT Højgaard Danmark as turnkey contractor for major future-proofing of the port

MT Højgaard Danmark has been chosen to be responsible for the next two stages of the future-proofing of the Port of Rønne, which will strengthen all the port's business areas and maintain a unique and central position in Øster-søen.Port of Rønne has chosen the contractor MT Højgaard Danmark to be responsible for the next two stages of the future-proofing of the [...]

Debate: More women need to be attracted to a proper and respectful culture

The Blue Denmark is a fantastic industry that performs vital tasks for society. But it's an uneven industry that misses out on opportunities and development because there are so few women. Education and the culture on the quay and on board must solve the challenge By Tine Kirk, Director, Danish Ports The article was published in Altinget Maritim on October 3, 2023 [...].

Job posting: Executive Assistant and Business Policy Consultant

Executive Assistant with political acumen wanted at Danske Havne Danske Havne, the trade association for commercial ports, is looking for a new Executive Assistant with political acumen, interest and a tidy pencil case. Danish commercial ports are developing at full speed. Efficient operations, green transition and constant business development are in focus for our members, politicians and us. And when one of [...]

Debate

Port actors: Move freight transport out to sea and make it cheaper and greener There are clear climate and congestion benefits to be gained when goods are shipped instead of being driven. If we are to succeed, we need to challenge habitual thinking, writes Danish Ports, Danish Shipping, Danish Maritime & Danish Shipping and Port Companies. The post is [...]

New mapping of Danish ports launched

The Ministry of Transport is conducting a mapping of Danish commercial ports, their roles and importance for different sectors as well as analyzing the availability of electricity and green fuels in ports. The parties behind the Infrastructure Plan 2035 (Government (S, V, M) and EL, SF, RV, ALT, KF, LA and DF) have initiated an analysis of the Danish commercial ports (a so-called Port Atlas). The [...]