Trademark case

Fishing

Picture from Skagen Harbour

Denmark has always been a proud fishing nation, and the industry remains a cultural and economic cornerstone for numerous communities around the country. Despite the challenges of Brexit, which has limited Danish fishermen's fishing opportunities, the Danish fishing industry has proven resilient and adaptable, with fish caught worth 3.2 billion in 2023.  

Denmark is therefore among the leading fishing nations in the EU and a full 87% of our fish is landed at the members of Danish Ports. In order for the fishing ports to continue to supply Danes with healthy and climate-friendly food and create jobs in the province, it is important that the following wishes are met:

  •  Fishing ports must be involved much more by political decision-makers, so that they can provide their opinions when setting framework conditions for, among other things, sustainability. 
  • Fishing ports will be exempt from tax for the distribution of fished waste. Alternatively, the tax amount should be pooled in a pool that can support green transition in the ports.