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Danish Shipping Companies Keep Calm Despite Global Market Turbulence

The trade war between the US and large parts of the world is creating uncertainty in global markets. However, despite the heightened uncertainty, Danish shipping companies remain calm. This is evident from a survey among the largest shipping companies.

Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2025
Annual Report 2025

Danish Shipping Warmly Welcomes new EU Regulation to Enhance the Safe Transport of Plastic Pellets by Sea

A step forward for cleaner seas: The European Union has taken a pioneering step in global environmental leadership by adopting binding rules to enhance the safe transport of plastic pellets - both on land and at sea. 

Danish Shipping: Activation of War Insurance Institute Is Perfectly Timed

Danish shipping is a strategic asset for Denmark. A new legislative proposal on war insurance will ensure that the Danish merchant fleet can remain insured and continue sailing in the event of war.

Policies

Climate

Danish Shipping has a clear goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 without relying on carbon offsetting.

Environment

The shipping industry supports stringent legislation and applauds Danish companies for adopting new technologies that align with environmental and climate considerations.

Taxation and regulatory framework

Denmark must maintain and strengthen its position in global shipping through in­ter­na­tio­nal­ly competitive taxation and remuneration.
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Prospect of Binding Global Rules on Biofouling Management

IMO approves new recom­men­da­tions for underwater management of biofouling on ship hulls and takes important steps towards binding international regulations.

Historic Agreement in IMO on Global Climate Regulation of Shipping – the Work for Climate-Neutral Shipping will Continue

A majority of IMO member states have voted in favor of an agreement to regulate international shipping. The regulation aims to ensure that CO₂ emissions from shipping are reduced and contributes to closing the price gap between fossil and alternative, green fuels. This is good news for the ambitious Danish shipping companies that are at the forefront of the green transition.

The FuelEU maritime legislation was adopted earlier this year. As a member, you can find an overview of relevant news here.
FuelEU

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Education

Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 2/6/25

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Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 24/6/25

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Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Senior Officers / Danish Maritime Legislation for Foreign Masters / Occupational Health & Safety (§16), 1/7/25

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