Policy

Taxation and regulatory framework

Denmark must maintain and strengthen its position in global shipping. Therefore, it is crucial that the business policy framework in Denmark, including taxation and remuneration, remains in­ter­na­tio­nal­ly competitive.

Climate

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

Education and training

Danish shipping companies and the Blue Denmark as a whole require well-educated employees with the right skills and competencies. You can read more about educational opportunities and courses offered by Danish Shipping below.

Environment

Danish Shipping has long recognized the need for showing consideration for the environment, supporting stringent legislation and endorsing new technologies which factor in the environmental and climate impact.

Piracy

There are still problems with piracy in several parts of the world. Especially the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa is prone to pirate attacks, and in recent years, there have been attacks on Danish-operated and Danish-owned ships.

Offshore

Danish Shipping has many members who are active within the offshore sector. This includes activities in offshore wind, underground CO2 storage, and oil and gas.

Boat Refugees

Boat refugees have been a challenge for shipping companies since the refugee and migrant influx across the Mediterranean began in 2014.

The Situation in the Red Sea

Contraband Trafficking

Merchant ships may unknowingly be used for contraband trafficking of different types of illegal goods, such as endangered species, wildlife products and illegal drugs.

Biodiversity

The biodiversity issue has long been recognized by Danish Shipping as important. The Shipping Industry is taking active steps towards safeguarding biodiversity in our oceans.