Denmark is a vital hub for international freight and it is supported by an excellent and modern transport system, which is well regarded by shipping companies and freight services companies worldwide. Perhaps the best known landmark of the Denmark transport infrastructure is a remarkable feat of engineering that is a boost to the efficiency of freight forwarding between Denmark and Sweden – The Oresund Bridge
There are also other important bridges in Denmark that help facilitate effective freight forwarding by shipping companies in the country. These include the Storstrom Bridge linking the islands of Sjaelland and Falster and the Little Belt Bridge that links Fyn and Jutland.
The road system is well engineered and also well maintained right across Denmark, so it is well used by freight services. Many a freight company and shipping company have been pleased by the new train and auto link which connects Sjaell and Fyn. Denmark has over 70.000 km of paved roadways and 900 km of express ways.
The railway system has around 3000 km, of which around a quarter is privately owned. Only the Copenhagen S train network and the mainline Helsingor-Copenhagen-Padborg are electrified at present. All Danish railways are standard gauge, however. In particular, freight forwarders make considerable use of freight transport by train between Sweden and Germany.
As well as the many impressive engineering aspects of the transport system in Denmark, there are also some useful initiatives that make the transport system even more effective for freight forwarders. For example, The Oresunde Bridge crosses the border between Denmark and Sweden but the so-called Schengen Agreement means there are no passport controls. This is a big help for a freight company, saving valuable time and therefore money.
The Danish merchant fleet is also very strong, with over 300 ships of at least 1000 GRT. The majority of these ships belong to the Danish International Registry. This is an offshore registry programme for shipping companies that allows foreign ships to sail under the Danish flag. It is interesting to note that Denmark was the first country to use motor-driven ships and this pioneering approach has set the country in good stead in relation to its freight services infrastructure. It goes without saying that Denmark has many excellent ports and harbours, of which Copenhagen is the most significant.
There are also over 100 airports in Denmark, of which more than a quarter have paved runways. Kastrup Airport near Copenhagen is the centre of international freight air traffic.
This efficient freight transport system is vital because Denmark relies heavily on foreign trade. In the past, agricultural products made up the bulk of Danish exports but for the last 40 years or so, industrial exports have exceeded farm products in importance for freight forwarding.
The principal exports from Denmark are now machinery, instruments, iron, steel and clothing as well as food products, such as ham, pork, dairy products and fish. The United States of America are the largest non European trading partner, accounting for 5% of total Danish merchandise trade. The most important exports to the United States are industrial machinery, chemicals, furniture, pharmaceuticals and canned ham and pork. Meanwhile, aircraft, computers, machinery and instruments are among the major US exports making up international freight to Denmark.
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Denmark is one country which offers this wonderful opportunity to travelers of all ages. A nature trip is always possible in this Nordic country and a popular way of doing it is by staying at camp sites.
To some people, camping would mean staying in a tent within a wooded area. But there’s a modern way of camping today which does not necessarily involve staying in a tent for several days. Although they’re called camp sites, these places have cabins and mobile homes for rent and some even have modern amenities such as swimming pools, restaurants, a common kitchen and TV room. We share five well known camp sites which might interest you.
Hvidbjerg Strand/Feriepark – This is a 5-star camp site situated specifically in Blavand on the west coast of Denmark. Being a coastal area, this is perfect for beach lovers. Kids and adults can entertain themselves through the games room, bouncy castles, trampolines and a game zone. There are also several pools with slides, whirlpools and aquariums.
Feldberg Familie Camping – Located on the island of Fano a few hundred meters from Denmark’s North Sea, this child friendly area provides a lot of fresh air. Within the site are a mini golf course, an activity room and a bouncy castle.
Houstrup Camping – This site is in the western part of Jutland, about four kilometers from the North Sea. Activities that can be enjoyed here are swimming at the two pools – one for adults and the other one for kids, tennis, golf, walking and cycling.
Nymindegab Familie Camping – The beach is a main attraction in this camping site in Denmark, as it’s very near the camp site but other fun activities can also be enjoyed including cycling, sailing, surfing and horseback riding. Water lovers will surely have a grand time every day at the huge pools for adults and toddlers complete with slides.