﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:01:07 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>The establishment of the new cruise terminal in Copenhagen is postponed</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/the-establishment-of-the-new-cruise-terminal-in-copenhagen-is-postponed,c3122478</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3679503</guid><description><![CDATA[A very significantly changed cruise market, due to the crisis with the coronavirus pandemic, means that Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) will postpone the establishment of what was planned to be a new cruise terminal at Copenhagen’s Oceankaj.
With the prospects for healthy growth in the Copenhagen cruise market, CMP began the invitation for the tender process at the end of last year for the establishment of a new cruise terminal, which was scheduled to be completed in 2022. However due to the negative impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the global cruise market, which makes it difficult to]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CMP gives notice of termination to 55 employees in Copenhagen</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cmp-gives-notice-of-termination-to-55-employees-in-copenhagen,c3119341</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3675638</guid><description><![CDATA[The financial consequences due to the crisis with the coronavirus pandemic are of such a significant scope that Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) finds itself forced to give notice of termination to 55 employees in Copenhagen in order to secure the future functioning of CMP as a port operator and manager of critical infrastructure. The layoffs concern both dockworkers and office workers.
CMP already gave notice of termination in April to 40 employees in Malmö, which as Scandinavia’s largest port terminal for new cars, has been particularly hard hit by the global downturn in vehicle production. In]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Port of Los Angeles and Copenhagen Malmö Port sign collaborative agreement on sustainability and environment</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/port-of-los-angeles-and-copenhagen-malmo-port-sign-collaborative-agreement-on-sustainability-and-env,c2967426</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3488962</guid><description><![CDATA[The Port of Los Angeles and Copenhagen Malmö Port AB (CMP) have entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on sustainability and environmental issues. Officials from both ports signed the MOU at a ceremony held at the Port of Los Angeles Friday last week.
The MOU between the two ports focuses on facilitating dialogue, information exchange and sharing of best practices. Key areas of cooperation identified under the agreement include energy use and alternative energy sources; advance clean marine terminal equipment technology, ocean-going vessels and drayage]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nordic Ports for a Sustainable Future</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/nordic-ports-for-a-sustainable-future,c2959445</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3477153</guid><description><![CDATA[Ten ports in the Nordic Region have agreed upon a declaration focusing on sustainable port management. The joint declaration shows a regional commitment to collaborate on environmental challenges related to UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Ports are the connecting nodes of the world economy and global trade and play a vital role in creating a sustainable future in line with the Paris Agreement and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, a wide range of Nordic ports have put forward a declaration emphasising the importance of sharing knowledge, information and best]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CMP and DFDS to establish shore power in Copenhagen</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cmp-and-dfds-to-establish-shore-power-in-copenhagen,c2928370</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3440524</guid><description><![CDATA[Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) and DFDS have reached an agreement to establish a shore power facility in Copenhagen, which means that the Crown Seaways and Pearl Seaways vessels will be able to receive electricity from land. A shore power facility will reduce emissions of air contaminated particles such as NOx, SOx and particulate matter, which goes hand in hand with the ambitions of both CMP and DFDS to actively contribute to a greener Copenhagen.
CMP and DFDS are engaged in a joint effort, which means that the DFDS vessels will be able to be connected to shore power from next year. With DFDS’]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Workplace accident at the container terminal in Copenhagen</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/workplace-accident-at-the-container-terminal-in-copenhagen,c2925226</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3438977</guid><description><![CDATA[CMP can confirm that a workplace accident occurred on Friday, October 4, at the container terminal in Copenhagen. An employee was seriously injured. Despite extensive treatment at the hospital, the employee passed away on Sunday evening, due to severe injuries.
- It is with the deepest sadness that we have received the information that we have lost a colleague. It is a great tragedy. My thoughts during this difficult time go to the family and other relatives, and also to everyone in CMP who has lost a good friend and highly valued colleague. Now we will be focusing on taking care of our]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:40:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Containerships chooses CMP in Malmö for new route</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/containerships-chooses-cmp-in-malmo-for-new-route,c2790277</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3270429</guid><description><![CDATA[With Containerships now starting its new service, Scan Baltic 1, Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, will be an important port for import and export to and from Sweden and Europe. The first container ship arrived at Northern Harbour in Malmö yesterday.
Containerships selection of Copenhagen Malmö Port to be a permanent port in the new loop means that the opportunities to import and export freight to and from Sweden will increase significantly via the sea route. The loop comprises five ships, which will operate a weekly route to Portugal, Spain, England, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strong Year for Copenhagen Malmö Port</title><link>https://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/strong-year-for-copenhagen-malmo-port,c2780327</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision3258723</guid><description><![CDATA[Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) enjoyed a strong year in 2018. Turnover increased by approx. eight percent from SEK 839 million to SEK 908 million. The cruise segment once again broke records and contributed strongly to the increased turnover, partly due to the newly opened cruise quay in Visby. All in all, operating income increased by SEK 32 million to SEK 110 million. Freight volumes amounted 15.1 million tonnes compared to 15.5 million tonnes in 2017.
CMP's turnover in 2018 amounted to SEK 908 million as against SEK 839 million in 2017. Operating income came in at SEK 110 million as against]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strong year with cruise record for Copenhagen Malmö Port</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/strong-year-with-cruise-record-for-copenhagen-malmo-port,c2535141</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2938585</guid><description><![CDATA[This week, the annual general meeting was held in Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, where the profit for 2017 was established. 2017 was a good year for CMP. Turnover increased from SEK 812 million to SEK 839 million. Freight volumes ended up at about the same level as in 2016. At the same time the cruise segment again broke records and made a substantial contribution to the increased turnover. All in all, operating income improved by SEK 35 million at SEK 78 million.
CMP’s turnover in 2017 amounted to SEK 839 (812) million. Operating income was SEK 78 (43) million and operating margin was 9.3 (53)]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 11:25:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise quay in Visby has opened</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cruise-quay-in-visby-has-opened,c2507969</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2900759</guid><description><![CDATA[The new cruise quay in Visby was opened today in connection with the visit to the port of the ship AIDAdiva. The venture is a collaboration between Region Gotland and Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, with Region Gotland building the quay and CMP taking responsibility for the actual operation starting from now. At the same time, both parties are marketing Gotland as a destination together with Gotland Cruise Network.
Work started in February 2016 on the new cruise quay in Visby, and it has now been opened for arrivals completely in accordance with the time schedule. The official inauguration was]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:50:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CMP and Mercedes-Benz Försäljnings AB extend collaboration</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cmp-and-mercedes-benz-forsaljnings-ab-extend-collaboration,c2505653</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2896912</guid><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Försäljnings AB is establishing a base in the port area in Malmö and thereby strengthening its collaboration with CMP. The company previously rented outdoor areas from CMP, but it has now decided to move its workshop operation to Frihamnen.
CMP and Mercedes-Benz Försäljnings AB concluded a service and rental agreement for 6,000 m2 of outdoor areas back in 2017. This relationship is now being enhanced as Mercedes-Benz Försäljnings AB is moving part of its workshop operation for delivery service from Fosie to CMP at Frihamnen in Malmö. This provides Mercedes-Benz with better]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Cargo and Lineas respond to market demand for international rail shuttles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/green-cargo-and-lineas-respond-to-market-demand-for-international-rail-shuttles,c2475180</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2853242</guid><description><![CDATA[There is considerable market demand for international rail shuttle services. Green Cargo and the Belgium firm, Lineas, have increased the number of train departures on the popular direct route, Belgium Direct, between Sweden and Belgium for existing and new customers. On January 12, the fourth shuttle started between the countries and volumes on the trains is increasing.
“We are creating an even better product by increasing the number of departures in both directions. With four departures per week, we have increased availability and capacity, which facilitates customers’ freight planning.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 15:15:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record-breaking cruise season in Copenhagen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/record-breaking-cruise-season-in-copenhagen,c2380041</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2716968</guid><description><![CDATA[The cruise season was a successful one for Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP. Copenhagen welcomed 850,000 passengers, setting a new record. CMP is now investing in continued growth. A new terminal is being built in Copenhagen, and as from April 2018 Visby will form part of CMP’s cruise operations.
Cruise operations continue to have the wind in their sails. As the figures for 2017 are added up, CMP has welcomed 325 ships and 850,000 passengers to Copenhagen. This is a new passenger record, which is partly the result of the ships becoming bigger and bigger.

“Last season we welcomed 15 larger ships,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CMP new hub for SCA Logistics</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cmp-new-hub-for-sca-logistics,c9927783</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2131277</guid><description><![CDATA[CMP and SCA Logistics have signed a partnership agreement. It makes Malmö a new hub in the hygiene and forestry industry company’s transport network. The goods arrive by ship at CMP, where they are transhipped and sent on to customers in the region.
“We’re delighted with the partnership with SCA Logistics, who are adapting their products and goods flows in a skilful way according to market conditions. This benefits our business, which is at the heart of the Öresund region. In subsequent stages we look forward to being able to grow volumes together with this major, well-respected customer,”]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2016 07:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise traffic in Copenhagen to set new records in 2016 and 2017</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cruise-traffic-in-copenhagen-to-set-new-records-in-2016-and-2017,c9916699</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2115063</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2016 Copenhagen Malmö Port expects growth of 9% in the number of cruise visitors to Copenhagen, and at the end of June a record will be set for the number of visitors on one single day. Next year will beat all records with 850,000 cruise visitors. The cruise business as a whole contributes around DKK 1.3 billion to the Danish capital’s economy.
Cruise traffic has seen a particularly positive trend for Copenhagen over the last ten years. In 2005 there were around 400,000 passengers and this year 740,000 visitors are expected, representing growth of 9% compared with 2015. Just under half of]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 08:32:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High-level international delegation in Malmö discussed future transport systems for European Ports</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/high-level-international-delegation-in-malmo-discussed-future-transport-systems-for-european-ports,c9910549</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2105511</guid><description><![CDATA[Discussions surrounding future transport systems were in focus when Mr Pat Cox, European Coordinator for the ScanMed Core Network Corridor, visited Copenhagen Malmö Port on Monday.
Together with the CEOs of 25 core European ports, Mr Pat Cox organized a wide-ranging workshop, a so-called ScanMed Ideas Laboratory. The primary purpose of this ideas lab was to highlight good examples and exchange experiences between the ports in order to develop a more effective and sustainable transport corridor.

"The ScanMed Corridor, which I have the privilege to coordinate, offers many good examples in]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:06:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction of Visby's new cruise quay under way</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/construction-of-visby-s-new-cruise-quay-under-way,c9908317</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2102743</guid><description><![CDATA[Work started today on the cruise quay in Visby, which will be completed in spring 2018. Region Gotland and Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, will together contribute to developing cruise tourism in the Baltic in general and on Gotland in particular.
A new cruise quay will open up major opportunities for tourism on Gotland. Cruise traffic is growing rapidly throughout the world. The combination of comfort on board and constantly new destinations to explore is being appreciated by increasing numbers of people. Region Gotland and CMP want to share in this through having more cruise ships call in to]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PRESS INVITATION: High-level international delegation in Malmö to discuss future transport systems for European Ports</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/press-invitation--high-level-international-delegation-in-malmo-to-discuss-future-transport-systems-f,c9908535</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2102352</guid><description><![CDATA[In the trans-European Network for Transport, CMP has previously been designated as an EU Core Port. This makes CMP an important part of the EU's transport infrastructure and part of the transport corridor which links Scandinavia with the Mediterranean Sea, the so-called ScanMed corridor. The route passes through Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Malta.
Mr Pat Cox, the European coordinator for the ScanMed Core Network Corridor, has chosen to organize ScanMed's first Ideas Laboratory at CMP with representatives from the European Commission and CEOs from a vast]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 06:47:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise ship Norwegian Getaway brings 36,000 more passenger movements to Copenhagen in 2017</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cruise-ship-norwegian-getaway-brings-36-000-more-passenger-movements-to-copenhagen-in-2017,c9903030</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2094370</guid><description><![CDATA[Norwegian Cruise Line will be deploying their even bigger cruise ship “Norwegian Getaway” on their cruises in 2017, with Copenhagen as the starting point of their trips to the Baltic and to the Norwegian fjords. The ship can accommodate almost 4,000 guests, which is 1,000 more than its predecessor “Norwegian Star”, which has been used in recent seasons.
A total of 18 cruises will be offered departing from Copenhagen, one more than this year. Norwegian Getaway can accommodate 4,000 passengers and 1,600 crew members. It is 325 metres long and was delivered from Meyer Werft in Germany in 2013,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CMP receives Chinese electric buses in Malmö</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cmp-receives-chinese-electric-buses-in-malmo,c9863172</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision2032641</guid><description><![CDATA[Last weekend, the first electricity-powered buses from Chinese BYD were unloaded at CMP's vehicle terminal in Malmö. The deliveries are the result of cooperation between CMP and BYD that was initiated earlier this year.
CMP has been working for a long time to position the ports of Malmö and Copenhagen on the Chinese market and these efforts have now been rewarded when BYD, the world-leading supplier of electric buses and taxis, delivers its electricity-powered buses to the port in Malmö.

"Receiving the first electric buses from China today is a significant and strategically important]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Future location of the container terminal in Copenhagen to be investigated</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/future-location-of-the-container-terminal-in-copenhagen-to-be-investigated,c9827770</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1976245</guid><description><![CDATA[A relocation of the container terminal is a necessary part of the urban development of Copenhagen and the further development of Nordhavn (Northern Harbour). CMP, who operates the container terminal in Nordhavn, will therefore investigate new options for the future location of the container terminal.
The current master plan from 2009 for the development of the Nordhavn port area in Copenhagen outlines that the present location of the container terminal in Nordhavn is not a long-term alternative. Consequently, an investigation was initiated during the spring of 2015 to assess the options]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CMP in collaboration with BYD – leading manufacturer of electric vehicles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/cmp-in-collaboration-with-byd---leading-manufacturer-of-electric-vehicles,c9802145</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1936797</guid><description><![CDATA[CMP has signed an agreement with the Chinese company BYD, the world leader in the manufacture of electric powered vehicles. The agreement paves the way for a wide-ranging collaboration in the future. BYD will deliver the first electric powered buses to customers in Sweden in the autumn. These buses will be unloaded at CMP in Malmö.
CMP signed an agreement with BYD in mid-May. The Chinese company is a world leader in the electric powered vehicles market. The aim of the agreement is to engender a collaboration that can further extend CMP’s vehicle operations. Malmö is already Scandinavia’s]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:05:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Copenhagen Malmö Port dropping its focus on barge services between Malmö and Copenhagen</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/copenhagen-malmo-port-dropping-its-focus-on-barge-services-between-malmo-and-copenhagen,c9771120</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1888160</guid><description><![CDATA[Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, is discontinuing its efforts to establish barge services as an alternative transport route between Malmö and Copenhagen. This decision is a consequence of the fact that demand has proven to be weak.
The objective was to create a cost-effective transport route by water across the Öresund Strait, resulting in part in environmental gains.

-  "We firmly believe in this idea, but have to state that CMP has not achieved the volumes we need in order for the investment in barge services to be financially viable," says Johan Röstin, CEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port.

CMP]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Copenhagen Malmö Port strengthens its role as a core port</title><link>http://news.cision.com/copenhagen-malmo-port/r/copenhagen-malmo-port-strengthens-its-role-as-a-core-port,c9768309</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1884601</guid><description><![CDATA[Consolidating development opportunities and objectives for the European transport system was on the agenda when Copenhagen Malmö Port, CMP, received Pat Cox from ScanMed, on Tuesday. Being a core port further strengthens CMP's role in the development of Europe's infrastructure.
CMP has been designated a core, i.e. main port, by the EU. This means that CMP constitutes an important part of the EU's infrastructure, but also of the national infrastructure policy. It is of major importance that the Swedish Government prioritises the infrastructure for core ports if the ports are to be able to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>