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Director's Corner

After four months and more than 30 port visits across the country, I have become a little wiser about where we in Danish Ports should focus our efforts in the coming period. In the Government's legislative catalog for 2018-2019, it is stated that a proposal for a new Port Act will be presented in February 2019. For Danish Ports, it's all about [...]

Port law will be presented in February, according to the government's legislative catalog for 2018-2019

The Government's legislative catalog for 2018-2019 states that a proposal for a new Port Act will be presented in February 2019. In the Law Catalog it states: "The purpose of the bill is to modernize the Ports Act. The bill is proposed on the basis of recommendations from an expert committee that was submitted to the Minister of Transport, Building and Housing in May 2018." See the entire legislative catalog here: http://stm.dk/publikationer/skriftligdel18/Lovgivning%20-%20Folketings%C3%A5ret%202018-2019.pdf  

PortInsights sets sail - new European traffic data exchange system

The European Sea Ports Organization has just launched the PortInsights system for sharing data on traffic, governance and environmental conditions. The idea is that a single platform will not only make it easy for individual ports to report, but also to compare their own situation with other ports at national or European level.

Danish Ports' traveling exhibition is on the move - will it pass you by?

The Danish Ports' traveling exhibition is on the move. From Esbjerg during the Danish Ports' Port Conference to Grenaa Port, from Grenaa Port to Kolding Port and now it is in Hvide Sande Port at the Art in the Lock exhibition, after which it will travel to ADP A/S. 21 port photos that show Danish ports as the modern and efficient workplaces they are. The traveling exhibition can also wander past your port.

The Planning Act may be changed

The Planning Act has been sent out for consultation. Some of the amendments concern the possibility of building housing closer to industrial areas (including commercial ports) where there may now be dust, noise or other air pollution. Port Denmark's consultation response focuses on ensuring that the adjustment continues to maintain and accommodate a good framework for growth and development, so that the planning ensures new establishment and/or further development of existing companies in the areas of the commercial ports.

Port of Rønne breaks new cruise records

The port has just broken its cruise record compared to last year and it looks like the trend is continuing. In 2019, Port of Rønne A/S estimates an increase in the number of cruise passengers of over 50 percent. This is because the port will be able to accommodate much larger cruise ships as a result of the port expansion.

Maritime Folkemøde at the Port of Korsør 2018

Why is the job of port director one of the best jobs in Denmark? And why do Danes sometimes forget that the maritime industry is one of the cornerstones of Danish business and industry? Get the answers at Denmark's first maritime People's Meeting at the Port of Korsør on August 25, where Port Director, Jimmi Jørgensen, Port of Korsør, will be interviewed by Director, Tine Kirk Pedersen, Danish Ports.

Record result in Port of Frederikshavn

In 2017, Port of Frederikshavn achieved a result of DKK 21.1 million, which is the best result since the Municipality of Frederikshavn took over the port back in 2001. The budget for 2017 was DKK 17.3 million, and the result is described by the board as very satisfactory.

Remember Port Denmark's 'Frequently Asked Questions' service

Many questions can arise in everyday port life. Should welfare facilities be made available to people other than port employees? Or what does a port do when it wants to remove an unwanted ship? These and many other questions are answered in Danish Ports' 'Frequently Asked Questions'.

Welcome to the Minister of Business, Rasmus Jarlov

Danish Ports have sent their congratulations to the new Minister of Trade and Industry, Rasmus Jarlov. Danish Ports look forward to the collaboration. Danish commercial ports contribute to growth and employment throughout Denmark. 80 percent of Denmark's foreign trade passes through the ports. Catchment area analyses show that commercial ports employ up to 15 percent of local employment and have a combined turnover of just over 2 [...]