Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

Stadler Signalling and ebblo Western Europe Partner to Integrate Passenger Information Displays with Public Transport Control Systems

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Signalling and ebblo Western Europe have established a cooperation aimed at integrating display hardware with mobility software to create modern passenger information solutions for public transport systems. The partnership focuses on connecting Stadler’s TFT-based MOFIS Passenger Information … Read the full press release

Thor Offshore Wind Farm Construction Advances as RWE Begins Turbine Installation off Danish Coast

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the first turbine at the 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm off Denmark’s west coast, marking a major milestone in the construction of the country’s largest offshore wind project. The wind farm will include 72 Siemens … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Study Links Poor Childhood Oral Health to Higher Risk of Heart Disease in Adulthood

(IN BRIEF) University of Copenhagen researchers have found that poor dental health during childhood is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes later in life. The study, based on data from more than 568,000 individuals … Read the full press release

Energinet Signs EPCM Agreement with Worley to Advance Danish Hydrogen Backbone Infrastructure Project

(IN BRIEF) Energinet has entered into a five-year EPCM agreement with Worley to advance the development of the Danish Hydrogen Backbone 1, the first phase of Denmark’s hydrogen pipeline network connecting Esbjerg, Veerst and Frøslev near the German border. The … Read the full press release

Hapag Lloyd and DSV Expand Sustainable Shipping Cooperation with New Ship Green Emissions Reduction Framework

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have agreed on a two-year Ship Green framework covering 18,000 tonnes of Scope 3 CO₂e emission reductions generated through sustainable marine fuels starting in 2026. The agreement expands an existing partnership and introduces a flexible … Read the full press release

Denmark Invests in ODAQS Initiative to Simplify Quantum Programming and Bring Technology Closer to Healthcare Applications

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University has joined forces with Aarhus University and quantum technology company Kvantify in the ODAQS project, a DKK 17.4 million initiative funded by Innovation Fund Denmark to make quantum computing more practical for pharmaceutical research. The project … Read the full press release

Maersk Strengthens Supply Chain Preparedness for Kenyan Avocado Exporters With Added Capacity and Technical Support

(IN BRIEF) Maersk Kenya is ramping up logistics and training support for the country’s avocado exporters ahead of the peak season, introducing technical education, digital resources, and enhanced cold chain capacity to ensure reliable shipments to global markets. Measures include … Read the full press release

SEB Retains Nordic Leadership in Sustainability Advisory with Top Rankings Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) SEB has maintained its leading position in sustainability advisory and research across the Nordic region, according to Kantar Sifo’s Prospera survey. The bank ranked first in Sweden, Finland and Denmark and achieved a clear overall lead based on … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Oceanly Launch AI-Powered Maritime Intelligence Platform to Enable Faster Data-Driven Vessel Operations

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Oceanly have launched a new maritime intelligence platform designed to help shipowners and operators make faster, data-driven decisions by turning raw vessel data into real-time, actionable insights. Built on Nagarro’s Maritime Intelligence Platform and powered by … Read the full press release

Maersk Orders Eight New 18,600 TEU Container Vessels to Strengthen Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has ordered eight new 18,600 TEU container vessels from New Times Shipbuilding in China, with deliveries set for 2029 and 2030, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The 366-metre ships will be more compact than … Read the full press release

Copenhagen’s S-Bane Enters a New Era as DSB Commissions 226 Driverless Trainsets from Siemens and Stadler

(IN BRIEF) DSB has signed a landmark framework contract with the Siemens Mobility–Stadler consortium for 226 fully automated four-car S-trains, with an option for up to 100 additional units, in a deal valued at around three billion euros that will … Read the full press release

BESTSELLER Extends Its Collaboration with the Pakistan Accord to Advance Workplace Safety Standards in Textile Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER has renewed its agreement with the Pakistan Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, reaffirming its commitment to safe, responsible, and well-governed working conditions in one of its key sourcing countries. Operating under … Read the full press release

AAU Professor develops classroom tools to help teachers better support children with developmental language disorder

(IN BRIEF) AAU Professor Kristine Jensen de López has helped develop a research-based DLD Knowledge Pack to support teachers in creating stronger language-learning environments for pupils with developmental language disorder, a condition that affects around two children in every classroom … Read the full press release

Aalborg University spin-out Campfire Security grows from student community into national cybersecurity training provider

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University played a central role in the creation of Campfire Security, which began as a community-driven project to teach young people cybersecurity through hands-on learning on a training platform developed at AAU before evolving into a company … Read the full press release

Hempel, Maersk, and Yangzijiang Shipyard successfully integrate advanced silicone coating into newbuilding process

(IN BRIEF) Hempel has completed the first-ever application of its next-generation silicone hull coating Hempaguard NB on a newly built vessel, Tangier Maersk, during construction at Yangzijiang Shipyard in China, marking a significant step in integrating advanced coatings into newbuilding … Read the full press release

Ørsted sells its European onshore wind, solar, and battery portfolio to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to refocus on offshore wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has agreed to sell its entire European onshore renewable energy business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for EUR 1.44 billion, with expected closing in Q2 2026 subject to regulatory approval, marking the completion of its previously announced divestment … Read the full press release

Maersk Takes Delivery of Tangier Mærsk and Accelerates Rollout of Next-Generation Mid-Size Container Ships

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has taken delivery of the first of six new 9,000-TEU mid-size container vessels, Tangier Mærsk, from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group in China, three months ahead of schedule. The vessel, equipped with a dual-fuel engine capable of running on … Read the full press release

Denmark Concludes Seven-Year Ammunition Supply Framework with Rheinmetall Covering Medium-Calibre, Tank, and Artillery Rounds

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a seven-year framework agreement for the supply of various types of ammunition, covering medium-calibre rounds, 120 mm tank ammunition, and 155 mm artillery shells. The contract, signed on 30 January 2026, enables successive call-offs … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Launches ThinkCircularity Programme to Recycle ThinkTop Components and Advance Circular Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched ThinkCircularity, a take-back programme that enables recycling and reuse of materials from its ThinkTop valve control units. The pilot has shown that recycled plastic from returned units can be used in new products without … Read the full press release

Maersk Opens New Fontana Ground Freight Hub to Strengthen Integrated Logistics and Speed Deliveries Across Southern California

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 165,000-square-foot Ground Freight facility in Fontana, California, strengthening its integrated logistics network across Southern California. Located in the Inland Empire, the 24/7 hub improves connectivity, reduces turnaround times by up to five hours … Read the full press release