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The Port of Copenhagen

extensions. Trading companies were formed to carry on business with Denmark’s colonies in other parts of the world. At the close of the 18th century this period reached its climax, Denmark achieved a prominent position as a shipping nation. In 1894 the Copenhagen Free Port was built, being the first and largest of its kind in Scandinavia for the transit trade with the Baltic. From 1901— 14 the entire “Sydhavn“ (South Harbour) was constructed and considerable harbour extensions were made in the northern sections of the Port. From 1915— 19 extensions were made to the Free Port and new facilities provided in the Port's northern section. 1935. — The Langelinie quay for the tourist traffic with the large, foreign pleasure cruisers was opened in its extended form. The depth along the quay is now 9.1 metres. 1936. — The first part of the new Oil Harbour “Prove- stenshavnen“ was taken into service and the construction of the second stage was commenced. Immediate future. — Considerable new harbour work is being undertaken, particularly in the central and southern sections of the Port, and a systematic increase of the water- depth in the various sections of the Port will be carried out.

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