Maritime

Global maritime hub

Maritime

Global maritime hub

Join the maritime industry in Denmark and tap into a dynamic ecosystem spanning shipping, offshore, dual-use technologies and maritime innovation. Together, we set new standards for the global maritime industry.

Denmark has long ranked in the top ten of global maritime nations. As a seafaring nation with cutting-edge innovation and an excellent regulatory framework, we offer favourable conditions for marine companies from around the world.
 
Our maritime cluster brings together companies, universities, entrepreneurs, and authorities in a close-knit hub. Security and resilience are closely connected to the maritime sector, particularly in relation to dual-use solutions, enabling cooperation and synergies between the maritime and security ecosystems. Together, they create the best possible conditions for pursuing new, innovative solutions based on the latest technological advances.

Home to major global companies 

Denmark is home to world-renowned companies such as A.P. Møller-Mærsk Group, Torm, DFDS, J. Lauritzen, Svitzer and Norden. This gives us a strong foundation for setting maritime industry standards.

Through our solid maritime platform, it is possible to pursue business opportunities across sectors. Offshore Center Denmark, for example, supports the combined innovation efforts of global players such as Maersk, Vestas and Ørsted within offshore supply, logistics and renewable energy operations.

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Place your maritime activities in Denmark, and your company will benefit from:

  • A front-running maritime ecosystem where innovation, digitalisation and efficiency are key priorities.

  • A highly educated maritime workforce focused on skill development and upgrading.

  • An attractive tonnage tax regime in the Danish International Ship (DIS) Register.

  • Business-relevant research and development that combines technical, academic and practical perspectives.

  • Competitive framework conditions with a political commitment to maritime industry growth.

  • Authorities dedicated to making it easy to do business.

The Danish Maritime industry in numbers

  • Measured by operated tonnage, Denmark is the ninth biggest shipping nation in the world.
  • Denmark is the 2nd largest shipping nation in the EU.
  • Danish shipping is the largest export industry in Denmark and accounts for about 18% of total Danish exports

 
Source: Danish Shipping annual report 2025.

Contact

How can we help your company?

If you want to know more about the green transportation industry in Denmark, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated green transport advisors:

  • Sarina Lohmann

    Title: Special Advisor – Maritime and transport – Analysis & Partnerships

    Area: Copenhagen

    Phone: +4533920423