Ten Good Reasons to Why you Should locate your BuSineSS in skaGen

1. optimum Location

the Port of Skagen lies at the top of denmark with an optimum position when it comes to the fishing sites in the north Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat. the business is obvious with approx. 1,000 calls of vessels a year. in 2012 they had 6.190 landings – a total of 198.000 tonnes worth dKK 760 million.

2. Good Transport and access Possibilities

the Skaw fishing industry has the optimum transport and logistics conditions ensuring a quick and professional handling of the fish – from the landing at the port in the modern fish terminal to the destination somewhere in europe. you find logistics and shipping businesses which can handle and transport the fish according to current rules. optimum traffic conditions on land, at sea and in the air ensure that it is easy to arrive at and leave Skagen.

3. Customs advantages

When placing your business in an eu country, you save customs and get easy access to the countries in europe. the duties vary in relation to fish species and processing degree.

4. Large Market for Fish offal

in the northern part of Jutland the taking of fish offal for the mink and pig industry is large. therefore the chances of earning money on fish offal are good. the business FF Skagen a/S produces fishmeal and fish oil for breeders and producers all over the world.

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there are many good reasons to why the Port of Skagen is known as denmark’s largest fishing port and northern europe’s largest centre for pelagic fish. here you have 10 good reasons.

5. a Modern and Future-oriented Port

at the Port of Skagen you find all the facilities a modern fish factory requires. here you have a strong maritime cluster and a strong fishing cluster ensuring all the services and collaborators, you need. the port is in the middle of being extended to ensure increased depth of water, a wider entrance and a quay which is 450 meters longer so the port will meet the requirements of the future. the extension supports the port’s strategy to maintain and strengthen the port’s position as denmark’s largest fishing port. at the moment there are 75,000 Sqm. vacant business areas at the port.

6. Modern Fish Terminal and Fish auction

With the reopening of the Skagen Fisketerminal in 2008, the Port of Skagen now has an ultramodern facility for reception, sorting and sale of edible fish and shellfish. the fish terminal provides optimal landing facilities for the edible fish to be unloaded, graded and sorted, sold and shipped to the buyers in one continuous refrigeration chain. the fish terminal can e.g. offer the following functions: Separate storage rooms for washed fish boxes, auction and grading/sorting facility – all under one roof – in an ultramodern refrigerated facility and a number of refrigerated air locks for trucks.

7. Large Maritime service network

the Port of Skagen Service team (Serviceteam Skagen havn) is a local network with more than 40 local businesses offering a complete maritime service 24/7. the competencies offered are numerous when it comes to service, repairs and fishery. this ensures the best possible solutions irrespective of your requirements. at Karstensens Skibsværft a/S they are specialists in new ships and the reparation of modern fishing vessels. you find further information on the network onwww.serviceteamskagenhavn.dk

8. Large knowhow and experience

For more than 100 years the Port of Skagen has been a busy fishing port. here we have long and proud traditions when it comes to the industry. therefore you find businesses, managers and employees with great knowhow and experience. here you may find the right employees and the right candidates to manage your business.

9. Border inspection Point

the Port of Skagen is eu-approved as a border inspection point for the import of frozen fish and shellfish and fish oil from third countries. together with FF Skagen a/S the port is listed as an inspection point for fish oil from third countries and has storage facilities for the keeping and control of this type of products. the frozen-goods warehouse for fish and shellfish cargo is established in connection with the border inspection at claus Sørensen a/S.

10. a Good Place to stay and Live

Skagen is a cosy market town up at the northernmost point of denmark and it counts approx. 8,000 citizens. Skagen is the town in denmark with the most sunshine hours and an amazing light. With approx. 2 million visitors a year the beautiful nature and unique atmosphere make Skagen the second-most visited attraction in denmark after copenhagen. however, Skagen is not only interesting in the summertime but all the year round and has many good facilities and a strong local community.