Danish Ports

Press release: Taulov Dry Port launches huge warehouse construction project with a total enterprise value of DKK 620 million

Taulov Dry Port is launching one of Denmark's largest low-emission warehouse developments of 97,000 m2. When the construction is completed in mid-2024, Taulov Dry Port will have a total capacity of almost 300,000 m2 of modern warehouse and logistics properties. After the tender process and negotiation period, the turnkey contract has been awarded to DS Flexhal for a total contract value of DKK 620 million. The 97,000 [...]

RoRo

You probably know what a yoyo, a momo, and maybe even what FOMO is. But what about a RoRo? Probably not, right? You'll do it in a heartbeat. If nothing else, you've almost certainly been dependent on a RoRo before if you're a car owner, have taken line 5C to Nørreport, or have stuffed your station wagon with [...].

New crane makes the Port of Esbjerg the most well-equipped

Before Christmas, a new crane crashed on its way to the Port of Esbjerg, but on the second attempt, the transportation went smoothly. And yesterday, the first of Port Esbjerg's two new Liebherr cranes made its first lift. The LHM 800 is the world's largest of its kind and complements the five mobile Liebherr harbor cranes already working on the quays. [...]

When housing construction and port operations collide: Boatyards in Rødbyhavn fear the consequences

This is a quote story. The original story can be read at Maritime here. Those familiar with the port industry will know that this is not the first time a case of this nature has arisen. Unfortunately, it is unlikely to be the last. The Danish group Bach Gruppen intends to launch a major construction project in Rødbyhavn, which will partly [...]...

Danish Ports: Port expansions are necessary for the climate fight

The green transition is in full swing, and Danish commercial ports are to a large extent pivotal points. Therefore, port expansions are necessary, because the future requires more space, writes Tine Kirk. The debate post was published in Altinget Transport on 25/1/2023 When ports want to expand their areas, local discussions arise from time to time. Is it necessary? [...]

Port of Frederikshavn achieves 46.7% increase in revenue

Port of Vordingborg has quintupled cargo turnover in 10 years

Things are practically running smoothly at the Port of Vordingborg. The development strategy is bearing fruit and is now manifesting itself in concrete terms. Freight turnover has increased fivefold and new green businesses are emerging. This puts Vordingborg Municipality on the map. Spillover effect The commercial port in Vordingborg is doing well. This is clearly seen in the amount of cargo turnover, which [...].

Stop romanticizing housing on the harbor

Active commercial and residential ports in the same place is fundamentally a bad idea. It may sound romantic with views of beautiful ships, water and seagulls, but the reality is also smoke, dust and noise. The commercial port is necessary for all of us. Housing can easily be located elsewhere. By Karina Lyngbak Sørensen, Business Policy Consultant, Danish Ports Association. The opinion piece [...]

Unique collaboration in place: Today six leading wind ports started working to solve the European offshore wind challenge

Today, the European Offshore Wind Strategy targets to establish at least 65 GW of offshore wind by 2030. A high number. Especially considering that there is currently just over 13 GW on the seas around Europe. In other words, Europe is aiming to install five times as much offshore wind in the next 8 years as [...].

Clapping

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "clapping"? The deafening clatter and bustle of clapping cake at a children's birthday party? Or maybe the flaps we have on our hearts to stop the blood from flowing the wrong way? Both of these possible associations have something to do with the word "flap", and you don't want to [...].