Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

Saxo Partners with novobanco to Enhance Digital Investment Opportunities in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) Saxo has partnered with novobanco to offer Portuguese investors access to its advanced digital trading platform, enhancing the investment experience with a broad range of tools and opportunities. This collaboration aligns with the growing demand in Portugal for … Read the full press release

Hempel Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Drive Sustainable Maritime Practices

(IN BRIEF) Hempel has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable maritime practices. The collaboration focuses on Hempel’s Hempaguard, a silicone hull coating that significantly reduces fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and in-water environmental … Read the full press release

Hempel Unveils Revolutionary Recharger for Silicone Yacht Coatings at METSTRADE 2024

(IN BRIEF) At METSTRADE 2024, Hempel A/S launched Hempel’s Infinity, the world’s first underwater performance recharger for its silicone yacht coatings. This biocide-free, water-based product extends the life of existing coatings for an extra season, eliminating the need for repainting … Read the full press release

Gasum Acquires Hærup Biogas to Boost Nordic Renewable Gas Production and Expand into Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, the Nordic energy company, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Denmark-based Hærup Biogas ApS, marking its first biogas plant acquisition in the country. Hærup Biogas currently produces around 40 GWh … Read the full press release

Maersk Halifax Becomes Industry’s First Large Vessel Converted to Dual-Fuel Methanol Operation

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has retrofitted the Maersk Halifax into the industry’s first large dual-fuel vessel capable of operating on methanol, completed in 88 days at Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard, China. The conversion, led by MAN Energy Solutions, involved replacing engine components, … Read the full press release

BESTSELLER and Aarhus Motion Extend Partnership to Elevate Aarhus City Half Marathon

(IN BRIEF) The BESTSELLER Aarhus City Half Marathon, a flagship event in Denmark, continues to thrive as BESTSELLER and Aarhus Motion announce an extended partnership. With over 13,000 runners participating in this year’s race, the collaboration aims to further enhance … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam Trials Digital Bunker Delivery Notes in Partnership with ZeroNorth and Vitol

(IN BRIEF) ZeroNorth, Vitol, and the Port of Rotterdam have begun a four-week pilot to test ZeroNorth’s electronic bunker delivery note (eBDN) system, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and data quality in bunker operations. This trial, which includes several bunker … Read the full press release

New Holland Construction Helps Denmark Achieve Sustainability Goals with Electric Mini Excavators at Roskilde Technical School

(IN BRIEF) New Holland Construction is supporting Denmark’s sustainability goals by providing electric mini excavators to Roskilde Technical School. These zero-emission machines are used by students in landscaping and construction projects, helping them gain the skills needed for future eco-friendly … Read the full press release

RWE Chooses Thyborøn Port as Base for Groundbreaking Thor Offshore Wind Farm Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has chosen Thyborøn Port as the base for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, Thor, with construction starting in 2025. This project, featuring 72 turbines, will provide green energy for over a million Danish households by 2027, supporting … Read the full press release

Syngenta and Maersk Strengthen Partnership to Advance Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection and Maersk have renewed their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for five more years, focusing on sustainable, optimized supply chain solutions. This extension builds on their joint commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with both companies … Read the full press release

Maersk Launches First Bonded Warehouse in Vietnam, Boosting Logistics Hub in Hai Phong

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has inaugurated its first bonded warehouse in Northern Vietnam at SLP Park in Hai Phong, a key logistics hub in the region. The facility, equipped with advanced inventory and energy-saving technology, enhances Maersk’s storage and logistics capabilities, … Read the full press release

Maersk Unveils Largest Philippine Distribution Center to Bolster Southern Luzon Trade and Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened its largest distribution center in the Philippines, the 10-hectare Maersk Optimus Distribution Center in Calamba, Laguna, to strengthen logistics for Southern Luzon. Attended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque, … Read the full press release

BUKO Traffic & Safety Enters German Market with Strategic Acquisition of BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik

(IN BRIEF) BUKO Traffic & Safety, a leading Dutch provider of traffic and safety management solutions, has expanded into the German market by acquiring BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik GmbH. This acquisition aligns with BUKO’s broader European growth strategy, which saw it … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Begins Construction on Innovation Campus to Foster Creativity and Sustainability in Product Design

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has commenced construction on a new 50,000-square-meter Innovation Campus at its Billund headquarters, designed to enhance creativity and sustainability. The facility will unite 1,700 employees, including over 600 designers, in a collaborative space focused on … Read the full press release

Denmark’s First Guide to Sustainable Management of Vacant Properties Unveiled by Aalborg University

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University researchers have published Denmark’s first guide for sustainably managing vacant properties, addressing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of underused buildings. Developed with insights from Danish case studies and in collaboration with Freja Ejendomme and the … Read the full press release

Ørsted Partners with Brookfield to Expand Renewable Energy Portfolio in UK Offshore Wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered a partnership with Brookfield, resulting in Brookfield acquiring a 12.45% minority stake in four of Ørsted’s operational UK offshore wind farms—Hornsea 1, Hornsea 2, Walney Extension, and Burbo Bank Extension—totaling approximately 3.5 GW in capacity. … Read the full press release

Schouw & Co. Secures 10-Year Green Energy Deal with Encavis to Power European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Schouw & Co., a Danish industrial conglomerate, has entered into a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ENCAVIS AG, a renewable energy provider in Germany, to power its European operations with green energy. Beginning in 2025, Schouw & … Read the full press release

Maersk and Danone Join Forces to Slash Emissions in Global Logistics with ECO Delivery Ocean Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Danone have partnered to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Danone’s logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean service, which relies on bio-based fuels made from waste feedstocks. This collaboration, part of Danone’s commitment to reach … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s Oral Semaglutide Reduces Cardiovascular Risk by 14% in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, SOUL Trial Shows

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk’s SOUL trial has shown that oral semaglutide reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 14% in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease. The trial involved 9,650 … Read the full press release

Imperva Warns of Surge in AI-Driven Cyberattacks Targeting Retailers Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

(IN BRIEF) Imperva, a cybersecurity leader, warns that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to launch sophisticated attacks on eCommerce platforms ahead of the holiday shopping season. These AI-driven threats include business logic abuse, DDoS … Read the full press release