Forums and networks

Danish Ports' Executive Committee

Danske Havne has three main committees: the Director Forum, the Fisheries Forum, and the Forum for Smaller Ports. The committees are appointed by the board and are responsible for making recommendations to the board on the formulation of the association's general policy within their areas.

Professional networks for subject matter experts

Danish Ports has created 3 networks on professional topics. Environment and Technology, Maritime issues and Administrative issues. Members of the professional networks on administration, environment and nautical issues are the professional experts in the ports. The professional networks meet regularly for full or half theme days, where the topics are put on the agenda by the members. The professional networks are also used by the secretariat for professional sparring on specific cases, such as consultation responses.

International representation

To promote the business policy interests of its members, Danish Ports is a member of the international port organization European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC). Danske Havne's secretariat and members participate in the professional committees and thereby promote Danish interests in European legislation.

Councils and committees

Danish Ports are represented in ministries' special committees for processing EU legislative proposals in the Danish EU procedure. In addition, Danish Ports and its members sit as representatives in the working groups and complaint boards of ministries and agencies.