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Geopolitical turmoil is causing concern among Danish shipping executives

Half of the CEOs of the largest Danish shipping companies believe that market conditions in the shipping industry are more challenging today than they were 12 months ago. The outlook ahead is also worrying.

Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2026
Annual Report 2026

Australia is the world’s largest producer of battery-powered vessels – thanks to Denmark

Australia has become by far the world’s largest producer of battery-powered vessels. This is primarily due to Molslinjen’s very large order for new battery-powered catamaran ferries, which are to be built at the Incat Tasmania shipyard in Hobart.

New EU strategies highlight shipping as a European strength

With two new strategies, the European Commission places the com­pe­ti­ti­ve­ness of shipping and ports firmly on the agenda. Danish Shipping has welcomed the initiatives.

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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Collective Bargaining Agreements for Filipino Seafarers on DIS Vessels Renewed

The DIS collective bargaining agreements between Danish Shipping and the Filipino trade union AMOSUP, covering Filipino officers and ratings respectively, were renewed last week for a two-year period effective from 1 April 2026.

CCS is key to achieving EU climate goal. Here are five concrete recommendations to make it happen

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a crucial component in achieving the ambitious goal of a climate neutral EU by 2050. Actors from across the whole European CCS value chain present five concrete recom­men­da­tions, ahead of the European Commission’s market package for CO2 transport, that will help make Europe’s climate ambitions a reality.

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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