Minister for Business Morten Bødskov (Social Democrats) visited the tunnel element factory at the Fehmarn project monday, accompanied by several members of parliament, representatives of business organizations, and local stakeholders. Prior to the visit, the Ministry of Business had announced in a press release a collaboration between Lolland Municipality and the state to leverage the opportunities created by the tunnel connection to Germany:
– When the Fehmarn Tunnel is completed, it could be a genuine game-changer for the local business community. It’s a unique opportunity to create new local jobs, said Morten Bødskov.
Industrial park behind the tunnel factory
A key focus is to establish an industrial park on the land behind the tunnel factory, where the harbor offers large open areas. According to Mayor Holger Schou Rasmussen (Social Democrats), the primary selling point of the site is its spaciousness:
– You don’t need to tear down a medieval town to create an industrial harbor, said the mayor.
Rødbyhavn stands apart from many other Danish harbors, which are often located in city centers and thus face limitations on expansion and development. In Rødbyhavn, new facilities can be developed, and companies attracted without the constraints of limited space or surrounding urban areas.
The site’s proximity to the Fehmarn connection also provides easy access to transport networks and European markets—an advantage Lolland intends to maximize.
– The Fehmarn connection is a historic opportunity that is already transforming Lolland into a dynamic growth center in the region, said Holger Schou Rasmussen.
“Red carpet” for businesses
Alongside the industrial park concept, the government has also introduced the “Red Carpet” program. This initiative aims to ensure faster and more efficient processing for new companies establishing themselves in industrial parks like the one planned in Rødbyhavn.
Through this program, companies will have a single point of entry for all necessary regulatory approvals. Minister Bødskov explained that faster processing is essential if Denmark is to attract businesses in a global market where countries like the USA offer significant state subsidies for green industries.
The partnership to develop the industrial park also includes Erhvervshus Sjælland and the Danish Board of Business Development, both of which are supporting the vision of making Lolland a hub for sustainable growth and green transition.
