PFF: Danish Shipping’s chairperson milestone

Caroline Pontoppidan will take the chair at the head of the board following her election at the organisation’s annual general meeting.

“Proper framework conditions for Danish shipping companies are a prerequisite for maintaining ships under the Danish flag,” said Ms Pontoppidan.

“In an intensely competitive industry, it is absolutely crucial that, as shipping companies, we have an organisation behind us that understands our reality right down to the engine room and can translate this knowledge into political frameworks that keep us among the global leaders in shipping.” 

Significant player

Ms Pontoppidan succeeds Torben Carlsen of DFDS, who held the position since 2023. Ms Pontoppidan has served as vice chair of Danish Shipping for the past three years and is, in her day-to-day role, executive vice president (EVP), chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs at A.P. Møller – Maersk.

Danish Shipping has been a significant player in the global shipping industry since 1884, representing more than 90 shipowners and offshore companies.

The organisation plays an important and active role with decision-makers nationally, regionally and internationally and is a member of and works with the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

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