Basic idea

The idea to establish DTC came from those who first felt the increasing need for a centrally placed centre for transport and logistic functions, namely, the haulage contractors. In 1987, the idea was presented to a syndicate consisting of the Danish Labour Market Supplementary Pension Fund, Kreditforeningen Danmark [The Credit Association of Denmark], The Hafnia Group and the Administration Office.

Changes in the transport structure

DTC is based on a clear acknowledgement of the fact that the transport structure in Europe is undergoing change. As of 1992, conditions for land transport changed completely. For those transporting goods between countries, national borders are no longer natural stopping points, and services for drivers, lorries and goods are no longer naturally provided there.

On the contrary, the natural transport stops are now at the dispatching and receiving sites in the centre of the large manufacturing/consumer regions in the immediate vicinity of the main traffic routes.

Road transport requires a "harbour" in the same way as sea transport: a neutral area with total service provided for drivers, lorries and goods.

Many investigations and serious consideration resulted in the realisation of the haulage contractors' idea. It soon became apparent that DTC would be a fine instrument in improving the competitive ability of trade and industry in the open, single European market, and this was precisely the goal of the syndicate.

The region is a Danish powerhouse

Both public and private traffic analyses showed that this part of the region had Denmark's largest amount of goods traffic and trade and was the area of greatest growth. That is why the present location was selected as the best site, also in relation to future plans for extending the Danish road network.

A limited company with a solid background

The plans were realised by establishing a limited company, and today this is comprised of the Danish Labour Market Supplementary Pension Fund, Kreditforeningen Danmark, Codan and Kirkbi A/S. The share capital is 200 million DKK.

The overall financial strength of the participants ensures that the necessary capital for the continued development of services will continue to keep up with growing needs.