Case... August 2008
Clipper group - commercialLY anchored in denmark
Why Denmark? "Clipper's commercial operations are headquartered in Denmark with 24 offices around the world. In two years we have grown from 70 employees in Denmark and we expect to reach 275 by the end of 2007. Our expansion in Denmark has been, and still is, dependent on the strong support and political awareness there is for running shipping companies in Denmark. In addition to the fertile business environment, Denmark offers highly skilled people that provide a competitive advantage in the global competition." Frank G. Jensen, Managing Director, Clipper Group A/S
Clipper is a leading international shipping consortium with a modern fleet specifically designed to handle a variety of cargo types. Our core business units concentrate on bulk transportation, multipurpose tonnage and chemical tankers. Furthermore, Clipper has investments in a number of VLCC's, cruise vessels, ro/ro vessels and reefers. Today Clipper controls some 250 vessels of which approximately 100 are owned.
CASE: CLIPPER GROUP - COMMERCIALLY ANCHORED IN DENMARK
The reasons for choosing Denmark: • The Danish maritime cluster is very comprehensive • Strong focus on development of maritime human resources • Denmark is working for global quality shipping and free market access • Well functioning maritime administration • Attractive framework conditions
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CLIPPER Founded in 1972, Clipper has developed to become one of the largest shipping companies in the world with a fleet concentrated around three strategic business units – bulk carriers (100 vessels), multi-purpose vessels (60 vessels) as well as chemical and product carriers (60 vessels). Since the early 1990’s Clipper has ordered close to 200 newbuildings including options. Today, Clipper has over 70 newbuildings that will be delivered in the coming years. In addition to Clipper’s three strategic business units, the company also owns RO/ROs, VLCCs, Liner activities, Cruise vessels as well as its own integrated IT shipping solution that is also being sold to external clients. Clipper has a land-based staff of approximately 500 people, of which 250 work out of Copenhagen.
Denmark at a glance • • • • •
World's Best Place to conduct business in a five year perspective (Economist Intelligence Unit 2007 & 2008) Among top 5 on the world competitiveness overall scoreboard (IMD 2007) No 3 in the world on flexible labour regulations (IMD 2007) No 1 in the world on IT infrastructure according to the IDC Society Information Index 2008 Highest worker motivation in the world (IMD 2007)
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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