United Political Support Behind Rødbyhavn Naval Proposal

In an unprecedented show of regional unity, every mayor across Eastern Denmark and Lolland-Falster have formally urged the Danish government to consider Rødbyhavn as the site for Denmark’s future naval shipbuilding hub.

With national plans to construct at least 26 new vessels on Danish soil, local leaders argue that Eastern Denmark not only has the space but has the people, infrastructure, and industrial readiness to deliver.

This is more than a political signal. It’s a concrete opportunity for first movers to gain early access to a strategically backed, infrastructure-rich industrial zone with direct alignment to national priorities.

Political Momentum Translates to Business Opportunity

Lolland Mayor Holger Schou Rasmussen puts it clearly: “We in Eastern Denmark can help solve a national capacity challenge and give the Defense a proven, highly functional production site. This isn’t just about defense—it’s about long-term growth across the region.”

His sentiment is echoed across the region. Steen Christiansen, Mayor of Albertslund, emphasizes the talent and institutional strength in the east: “The Copenhagen area has the expertise, Zealand offers the industrial capacity, and Lolland-Falster brings a skilled workforce that’s already in place.”

And from Mikael Smed, Mayor of Vordingborg: “For national security, we must avoid centralising defence production in just one port. Rødbyhavn provides a strong, resilient alternative.”

Joining this chorus, Simon Hansen, Mayor of Guldborgsund, added in a recent discussion: “We see a national-scale opportunity here. Eastern Denmark has the people, the experience, and the drive to transform Rødbyhavn into a shipbuilding powerhouse.”

This political alignment unlocks an environment where businesses and investors are not only welcomed but they’re encouraged, supported, and prioritized.

Five Reasons Rødbyhavn Deserves Investor Attention

• Political Backing = Fast-Tracked Access
  With full regional support and strategic relevance at the national level, early-stage investors can expect red-carpet treatment and the political will to make things happen quickly.
  
• Industrial-Scale Infrastructure, Ready to Repurpose
  The Femern construction site already houses Northern Europe’s largest concrete factory and Denmark’s fourth-largest port. Its direct links to road, rail, and marine networks offer a turnkey solution for large-scale manufacturing or logistics operations.
  
• An Experienced, Local Workforce
  More than 3,000 workers have already been employed on the site. The area continues to attract talent from both Denmark and northern Germany, particularly from Hamburg, Kiel, and Rostock: Europe’s leading shipbuilding regions.
  
• Innovation Ecosystem in Place
  Institutions like DTU and RUC are already active in the region, enabling partnerships around green propulsion, systems engineering, and digital infrastructure. This makes Rødbyhavn not just a production site but also an innovation node.
  
• National Security as an Investment Driver
  By spreading naval capacity across multiple sites, Denmark increases resilience. For companies involved in defense, infrastructure, or maritime industries, this creates high-stakes, high-value contract potential with government as anchor client.

First Movers Will Lead the Future

For companies operating in defense, logistics, construction, or heavy industry, the message is clear: Rødbyhavn offers more than industrial space; it offers a strategic platform backed by government, powered by existing talent, and positioned at the center of Europe’s new infrastructure corridor.

At Invest in Lolland-Falster, we’re ready to guide early-stage partners through every step: from site visits and municipal contacts to project matchmaking and co-financing pathways.

If your business is looking to grow with purpose, now is the time to explore Rødbyhavn.

Read the press release here:
https://via.ritzau.dk/pressemeddelelse/14452884/alle-borgmestre-i-ost-star-sammen-byg-flade-i-rodbyhavn-ostdanmark-har-det-der-skal-til?publisherId=3984657&lang=da