Danish maritime ecosystem attracts Singapore-based Womar
Singaporean Womar Logistics Pte. Ltd. provides both regional and interregional shipping services worldwide, carrying a multitude of commodity products. Incorporated in 2009, the company commercially operates about 40 tanker vessels with more than six million metric tons of cargo carried annually.
In early 2022, the company decided to place its European regional commercial and operational centre in Copenhagen. The HQ in Copenhagen will take Womar closer to both the world-leading Danish maritime ecosystem as well as the customers at the shipping hub in the Danish capital.
“In line with our business strategy to develop and have a stronger presence in Europe, and with Denmark well known for its leading position within shipping and providing access to the Scandinavian market, it was only natural that we decided to place our European HQ in Copenhagen.”
A win-win for Womar and Denmark
Invest in Denmark’s special advisor Joachim Fischer is sure that while attracting maritime players from Singapore to the Danish shipping hub is a great win for Denmark, it is also a win for Womar, as it will serve as an important step in their plans to develop a strong presence in Europe. As he remarks, “Denmark is a well-known leading maritime nation, offering companies easy access to top talent, expertise and a vibrant maritime ecosystem”. This makes Copenhagen a prime location for a company like Womar, focusing on reliable, safe, and high-quality shipping.
When Womar was deciding where to place their new HQ, Invest in Denmark assisted the company with information on Danish framework conditions, taxation, legal setup, insurance, locations and offices, service provider networks and banks. Our advisors also provided Womar with key access to the large Danish shipping network and maritime ecosystem.
“Invest in Denmark has been really responsive and professional in helping us in clarifying local framework conditions, and setting us up with relevant local service providers and stakeholders to make a smooth set up of our new office.”
THE DANISH MARITIME INDUSTRY
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No. 12 largest nation on ships registered in Denmark
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5th largest merchant fleet in the world
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The maritime industry accounts for 24 pct. of total Danish exports
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No. 6 in the world on maritime research publications
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