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Port Conference 2014 "Europe's Best Ports"

Meet the ports - become an exhibitor at the Port Conference Are you a supplier to ports? Do you have services or equipment that you would like to showcase to port decision-makers? Then Danish Ports has an offer: Become an exhibitor at the Port Conference 2014. Every two years, Danish Ports organizes a port conference to bring the industry together. This year, the ports' senior executives, port board members and [...]...

Leader: Ports must have fair competition conditions

Ports need to be accessible and easy to get to. Otherwise, both they and shipping will be abandoned. Ports are developing and expanding. But the state must also do its part. The recent examples of the new pilotage law and the new storm surge law are examples of how this is not always the case Uffe Steiner Jensen, Chairman Danish ports invest in port facilities, maintain [...].

Seminar for port board members

January 1, 2014 was a day of change for many port boards. In keeping with tradition, Danish Ports is holding a seminar for new and more experienced board members. The seminar focuses on the special conditions of a public port board. It is on 12-13 March in Korsør, and the program is on its way There is great interest in joining the port board around [...].

The storm surge scheme should also cover ports

Storm Bodil also hit a number of harbors hard. Even though ports are located in areas that have been declared storm surge-affected, there is no help available. Danish Ports believes this is wrong. "Ports are naturally in a vulnerable location, which is why precautions are taken. But when disaster strikes, ports must of course also be covered when a [...].

New EU grant program for maritime infrastructure

Danish Ports provides an overview of ports' eligibility for EU grants for maritime investments Ports play a key role in a sustainable and multimodal transport network across the EU. Danish Ports is pleased that the EU continues to move long-distance freight from road to sea and rail. This shift can only be [...].

The OECD recommendations are also maritime

Danish Ports has studied the OECD's country analysis 2014 and recommends linking the OECD's conclusions to increase Denmark's position of strength as a maritime nation and global merchant The annual report from the OECD shows a strong Danish transport chain. But Denmark can be strengthened as a maritime nation with the prospect of a maritime Single Market in the EU, and if more Danish companies [...].

Assens, Faaborg, Bornholm, Holstebro-Struer, Nakskov, Rømø and Sønderborg ports = working group for business development

The smaller ports have set up a working group that is in the process of preparing a business development manual for the smaller ports Business development and strategies in the smaller ports are in focus in the working group of smaller ports. Where does the port predict earnings will be in five years, where are the challenges to be solved, [...]...

Grant opportunities - Maritime technologies and LAG scheme

Maritime technology under the auspices of MARTEC and the LAG scheme for 2014-2015 has opened for new applications Political agreement has been reached on the distribution of LAG funds. The Danish AgriFish Agency therefore expects to be able to open the first application rounds for the project support schemes in the new Rural Development Program during the spring. For the ports, these are funds under island funds and rural development. I 2014-2015 [...]

Poorer service with changes to the Pilotage Act

The Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs has analyzed the pilotage area and has issued a draft bill. Danish Ports is very concerned. Poorer and more expensive pilotage could be the result for 75 out of 85 commercial ports The Danish Maritime Authority has prepared an analysis of the Danish pilotage market and a draft amendment to the Danish Pilotage Act. Danish Ports is skeptical of the proposal. There is a need for streamlining of [...].

Attractive SKI agreements covering ports

Expanding your port? Repair storm damage? Clean up the shipping channel or basins? As of February 1, 2014, SKI has entered into new subcontracts for harbors and hydraulic engineering. The agreements cover consultancy services. The new agreements are based on maximum prices, which as a starting point can result in savings of around 10% compared to previous agreements. The tender itself is [...]