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The Port of Copenhagen

The Copenhagen Free Port Company, Ltd., was founded on July 7th, 1894, for the purpose of carrying on the business of a Free Port in accordance with the rules and regulations embodied in the Concession granted to the company on April 27th, 1892. On November 9th, 1894, the Free Port was opened for traffic. The Board of Directors consists of eight members, two of whom are appointed by the Government, two by the Copen­ hagen Port Authority chosen from the Authority’s members, the remaining four being elected by the shareholders.

Administration of the Free Port

O. Thielsen, General Manager. H. Fugl-Meyer, Manager.

The Free Port added essentially to the advantages of the old harbour. It provided easier navigation conditions, abundant depth, large and modern warehouses, mechanical devices and greatly improved possibilities for transit trade by eliminating Customs dues.

Free Port, grain silo on the centre quay.

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