Biz Solutions... August 2007
distribution Centres Looking for a location for your North European distribution centre? Looking to cover 65% of the European Heartland within 24 hours? Looking to cover a population of more than 100 million Europeans?
They did it • Sony • Fratelli Pettinaroli • Triumph
Have a look at Denmark!
Why Denmark?
• Reach a population of more than 100 million consumers with next day delivery • Europe’s most efficient infrastructure allowing effective distribution within the region • Two large airports with some of the fastest clearing times in Europe • Goods are cleared around the clock – customs authorities work with a minimum of ‘red tape’ • Excellent business environment (EIU 2006)
By road, air, sea and rail By road...
Thanks to its excellent road network with toll-free highways and national roads, Denmark is an obvious choice as a centre for distribution by truck in Scandinavia.
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By air...
The core of the Danish distribution hub consists of the two largest airports in Denmark – Copenhagen and Billund Airport with some of the fastest clearing times in Europe, with cargo transport time of 3 hours. By sea...
With 75% of its exports being shipped by sea, it is no surprise that Denmark has developed a comprehensive port system. The major industrial ports offer daily connections to overseas destina tions and regular connections to major ports in Europe, freeport and bonded warehousing facilities and ro-ro / lo-lo facilities. By rail...
The European rail network passes through Denmark resulting in frequent rail departures from and arrivals to Denmark, which ensures fast delivery of goods from one point to another.
Cover the European mainland fast and efficiently:
Distribution Centres
Facts about Distribution Centre East
• Copenhagen Airport with an annual cargo volume of 375 tonnes and 132 direct connections out of Copenhagen • The international port in Copenhagen has the shortest turnaround times, 24-hour service, and some of the cheapest rates in Europe. Merged with the port of Malmö in Sweden in 2001, the port is one of the largest in Northern Europe and the gateway to the entire Baltic Region and the Continent • Copenhagen has a multitude of forwarders with private bonded warehouses • Transport centres and attractive locations for your distribution centre Facts about Distribution Centre West DENMARK
• 400 freight forwarding companies • 4 international ports, including the largest port in Denmark – Fredericia • Transport centres and attractive locations for your distribution centre • Billund Airport – the second largest airport in Denmark with 30,000 m2 terminal floor space, dedicated to terminals, offices and warehouses
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Efficiency of the infrastructure
In recent years Denmark has made massive investments in the development and maintenance of its infrastructure, resulting in an impressive road and rail network including the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden, six international airports, and ten seaports with free port and trade zone facilities.
The Danish Distribution Cluster has two interlinked and supplementing centres each offering their
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Whether your company considers to relocate, consolidate, set up new production facilities, is on the lookout for new innovation partners or other strategic business solutions in Europe, Invest in Denmark is a good place to begin. We provide customised information and services free of charge and in full confidentiality.
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