Denmark is the world’s fifth-­largest shipping nation in terms of operated tonnage. But, on top of being a force to be reckoned with on the high seas, it is a formidable base for shipping on the shore.

As well as its long-standing shipowning community, the country has become an international hub for maritime tech start-ups in recent years.

Added to this, more vessels than ever are adopting Denmark as their home under the Danish flag, following tweaks made to the registration process and the country’s tonnage tax regime.

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