Copenhagen and Helsingborg consider joining forces

\”We can confirm that the commercial conditions for a joint port authority are excellent at present. The predominant focus right now is on increasing revenue and reducing operating and investment costs, while also strengthening our competitive position in the Baltic region,\” said Jo Kristian Okstad, CEO of Helsingborgs Hamn AB, the company behind the Port of Helsingborg.

The move has been prompted by increasing trade with countries in the Baltic region and the growing competition from other ports and other modes of transport. In addition, the two ports cite limited scope for expansion along the coast and ever more stringent environmental requirements within the transport industry as other factors.

\”The two port operations complement one another very well. By focusing on our existing areas of expertise, we can increase efficiency and improve our customer offering. Enhanced cooperation would also enable us to avoid duplicate investments,\” says Johan Röstin, CEO of CMP.