About the Port of Aarhus
The Port of Aarhus is Denmark's largest commercial port with a network reaching most parts of the world.
New times. New opportunities.
We aim to create the sustainable port of the future, where businesses can thrive in a changing world.
In 1845, the Port of Aarhus emerged from the river. Much has changed since then. Today, we are Denmark's largest commercial port. Despite significant global changes, our approach remains steadfast.
We connect Denmark with the rest of the world. We lead the way in green transformation. We collaborate openly with the society around us. And we create attractive job opportunities.
Denmark’s Largest Commercial Port
The Port of Aarhus is Denmark's largest commercial port, and we have significant ambitions for the future. Maritime transport is more important than ever, particularly because it is often more efficient, competitive, and environmentally friendly.
With our central location in Denmark and excellent shipping connections to most parts of the world, a large portion of Danish imports and exports already pass through the port of Aarhus today.
About 7,000 ships visit the port of Aarhus each year, and more than 11 millions tons of goods are handled at the docks. Approximately 200 companies operate within the port area, and activities within the port area generate more than 13,600 jobs across Denmark. An analysis by the Silverlining Research shows that 10 percent of the value of Danish foreign trade passes through the port, amounting to a value of DKK 185 billion.
The ferry port serves more than 3 million passengers annually and around 1,300,000 passenger cars.