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Attend the Port Conference 2014 and meet the Minister of Transport, spokespersons, board members, port directors and many others

Danish Ports sets course for Europe's best ports Danish commercial ports have been successful in recent years. But the conditions under which ports operate are under pressure. From 2015, for example, there will be new requirements for marine fuel. This will distort competition in favor of road transport. The EU is throwing large sums of money into European transport routes, where trains will [...]

Danish Ports gears the organization for development

See article in Søfart i dag. Ports must develop the business The development of profitability in Danish ports must be further accelerated. Ports are business, and therefore it is necessary to ensure the right framework for ports and for the organization. Danish Ports is gearing up for the development. A radical renewal of the organization is underway, and the [...]

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 seize the opportunity and register here. Danish Ports has a vision: Danish ports must be the best in Europe. The best ports of call. The best ports to [...]

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 Port Conference 2014

Danish Ports has a vision: Danish ports must be the best ports in Europe. Therefore, the ambition of Danish Ports to strengthen the ports as companies must be pursued. This will happen at the Port Conference 2014 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 is being sold from a cutter in Stubbekøbing Harbour 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 Harbour. The permission is granted by the food authorities, and sales are booming. Customers from all over South Zealand, Møn and Lolland buy "Fish from cutter". [...]

Blue Denmark accelerates green innovation

The Blue Denmark is collaborating 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 Innovation Fund Denmark. The government's innovation project [...]

Interview with the Minister of Transport

Magnus Heunicke, our new Minister of Transport, on port packages, the role of ports as growth and value creators in the local community and a visit to the Port of Grenaa Where do you as Minister of Transport see the strengths of Danish commercial ports? "I believe that commercial ports play a very important role in the Danish transport chain. Ports are hubs for freight transportation because so much freight is moved through them [...]

Leader: If pilotage law is changed, it must be done properly

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

Farewell reception for Uffe Steiner Jensen, Chairman of Danish Ports

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