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Port Conference 2014

Register now for Port Conference 2014: Europe's Best Ports Maybe you've been meaning to register for Port Conference 2014, but haven't gotten around to it yet? Then grab your chance and register here. Danish Ports has a vision: Danish ports should be the best in Europe. The best ports to call at. The best ports to [...].

Leader: If the Pilotage Act is changed, it must be done properly

Poorer conditions with new pilotage law for 75 of 85 commercial ports. The industry and the minister must be able to do better. World-class pilotage at the world's lowest prices must be the goal Chairman Uffe Steiner Jensen Now Minister for Business and Growth Henrik Sass Larsen wants to change the rules again. After a short number of years, pilotage through Danish waters should be [...]...

Farewell reception for Uffe Steiner Jensen, Chairman of Danish Ports

Chairman of Danish Ports resigns Everyone who knows Uffe Steiner Jensen knows what a significant person he has been for Danish Ports. Danske Havne will therefore be pleased to see everyone that Uffe has been in contact with on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 14-16 at Danske Havne, Weidekampsgade 10, 2300 Copenhagen S, meeting room 1-1-3, [...].

Uneven state aid rules hamper port competitiveness

Lack of common guidelines on state aid distorts competition between EU ports It is an open secret that the interpretation of state aid rules in relation to ports varies from member state to member state. As a result, the European Commission has been unsuccessful in developing common guidelines. This was the goal in the 1990s and again announced as a goal back in 2008. It will be [...]

Port of Aabenraa rides the Danish export wave

The port of Aabenraa creates increased growth through Danish-German trade and moves goods from road to sea The Danish-German Chamber of Commerce writes in its latest newsletter that Danish exports to Germany did well in 2013. An increase of 10.8% in a year when German imports declined. Danish companies have thus gained market share in Germany. [...]

The Coastal Directorate's case management is moving day

The recent government reshuffle affects the Danish Coastal Authority and has led to week-long negotiations in the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Environment on the distribution of tasks and responsibilities On February 3, 2014, the responsibility for the Danish Coastal Authority was moved from the Ministry of Transport to the Ministry of Environment. However, the Port Act remains in the Ministry of Transport. EIA in connection with port expansions will in future be handled by the Danish Transport Authority. But not everything is in place. [...]

Renewal of the European Port Conference

ESPO takes new steps towards a conference that better reflects ports' current challenges and opportunities to stimulate business development and job security Every year, the European ports' trade association ESPO organizes a conference. Danish Ports recommends commercial ports and maritime operators to attend the conference. In addition to current inspiration and knowledge, the conference offers a great opportunity [...].

Welcome to the Port Conference 2014

Danish Ports has a vision: Danish ports must be the best ports in Europe. Therefore, the Danish Ports Association's ambition to strengthen ports as businesses must be pursued. This will take place at the 2014 Port Conference in Grenaa, where ports and partners will meet on April 1-3, 2014. "Europe's best ports" focuses on strengthening the ports' [...].

Success with quay fish in Stubbekøbing

Fish from a cutter is being sold in Stubbekøbing Harbor like never before Skipper Ole Kristensen and the good ship Elly Kynde/HM 447 have been granted permission to sell fish directly over the rail in Stubbekøbing Harbor. It is the food authorities who grant the permit, and sales are booming. Customers from all over South Zealand, Møn and Lolland buy "Fish from the cutter". [...]

Blue Denmark speeds up green innovation

The Blue Denmark collaborates to ensure that maritime proposals for the government's innovation initiative INNO+ are realized through a community partnership. DKK 30-50 million is expected to be put out to tender. In October 2013, the government allocated new funds to support five types of partnerships. These include a maritime proposal for blue jobs through green solutions. The funds come from the future Danish Innovation Fund. The government's innovation project [...].