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Hedge

When you hear the word "hedge", few people think of the maritime environment. Firstly, the idea of a hedge on board a ship seems a little impractical. Where should it be placed? And does it need water? Secondly, it seems unnecessary. After all, on a ship there is typically [...]...

Port of Frederikshavn: Record result in Port of Frederikshavn

The result for the year amounts to 66.003 tDKK, which is 61.638 tDKK more than the result for 2021. An increase in turnover of 46%, an increase in gross profit of 66% compared to 2021 and finally an increase in operating profit (after depreciation) of 207% compared to 2021. Depreciation has increased 160% in the same period. The result [...]

Port of Køge: New agreement on wind turbines blows the Køge area into the green transition

The Port of Køge will be central to the establishment of Aflandshage Wind Farm. In 2026, the Øresund region will receive green electricity from wind turbines at Aflandshage, which corresponds to the annual consumption of 300,000 households, and a new agreement means that the Port of Køge will provide space for, among other things, pre-assembly and unloading of the wind turbines. When the Øresund Region from 2026 will receive [...].

California ports hit by strikes

NRF, the American retail trade organization, calls on the President to intervene Over a year-long and so far fruitless collective bargaining negotiations between 29 ports in California and the American dockworkers' union have continuously triggered strikes and partial paralysis of ports and container terminals on the US West Coast. This is reported by the news media Shippingwatch.dk. Now it has reached such an extent that the NRF [...]

Vejle Business Port: The port will be co2 neutral by 2029

A new strategic proposal from Vejle Erhvervshavn sets out far more ambitious climate goals than most companies and national targets. The port's board has decided that operations must be CO2 neutral as early as 2029. "We are already far ahead with a transition to more climate-friendly operations and now want to [...]...

Port of Vordingborg: Billion investment in green energy production

At their meeting on Wednesday, May 31, the municipal council supported an application from the Port of Vordingborg to initiate a local plan process, which is the basis for a billion-dollar investment from two new companies. BackgroundThe background for the application is that the Port of Vordingborg wants to establish a new port facility consisting of a quay, quay street and an adjacent port area. The facility [...].

Press release: Fredericia Shipping A/S and ADP A/S establish joint company to operate and develop Denmark's second largest container terminal at the Port of Fredericia

Fredericia Container Terminal will be the first container terminal in Denmark with a direct link between port and hinterland terminal. With Fredericia Container Terminal A/S, the Port of Fredericia will expand its position as a container port of regional importance to become one of Denmark's national container hubs with international accessibility via all the major container shipping companies. Fredericia Container Terminal will have the ambition to [...].

Job posting: Executive Assistant and Business Policy Consultant

Executive Assistant with political flair sought for Danish Ports Danish Ports, the trade organization for commercial ports, is looking for a new Executive Assistant with political flair, interest and order in the pencil case. The Danish commercial ports are developing at full speed. Efficient operations, green transition and constant business development are in focus for our members, politicians and us. And when one of [...].

Fredericia port expansion finally approved

At today's city council meeting, the Fredericia City Council has approved the planned expansion of the Port of Fredericia. The port expansion of 70,000 m2 will be realized by filling the inner basin in the West Harbour for the establishment of a low-emission container terminal and the establishment of a new RO/RO terminal with shore power facilities. Together, the port expansion ensures growth opportunities, more jobs, increased efficiency and safety as well as a more sustainable [...].

New initiative: Big business day in Thy to be held in Hanstholm

On June 13, Thy Erhvervsforum, in collaboration with Thisted Municipality and the Port of Hanstholm, will be hosting a Thy Business Day for the first time. The focus will be on the local business community and highly topical issues. The day starts at 6.30 am in the halls of Hanstholm Fiskeriauktion, where it is possible to get a unique insight into how Denmark's leading fishing auction takes place. [...]