The planned expansion of the Port of Aarhus by 43 hectares is to be put on hold. This was announced on Wednesday morning by the parties behind the agreement that initially gave the green light to the project. The announcement is not surprising and is causing frustration at the East Jutland port.
- It is a sad day for Danish business. The port expansion would be a great gain for business in both Aarhus and the rest of the country. There is a need for space for existing companies in the port to develop and for new ones to come in, says Thomas Haber Borch, director of the Port of Aarhus, in a press release.
The parties emphasize that the project will not be taken up again unless a new city council decides to do so. And this uncertainty creates problems in a business context.
- The outer harbor would create jobs, progress and take decisive steps in the green transition. These are gains that we now risk losing abroad, while our port expansion is on hold, says the port director.
What time will bring in the long term for Denmark's largest commercial port is currently difficult to say. But in the short term, a major recovery effort awaits, because there are many people whose everyday lives will be affected by the city council's decision.
- We have an organization with many skilled employees who have worked almost 24/7 on all aspects of this project. We have our customers and the many companies that are interested in investing and developing in and around the port. Now it's time to find a way forward, and I will take the lead in that, says Thomas Haber Borch.
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