Trondheim Havn IKS
Trondheim Havn IKS is an intermunicipal port authority operating nine ports across Norway's Trøndelag region, serving shipping lines, cruise operators, coastal route vessels (Hurtigruten, Havila), industrial customers, and the Norwegian Armed Forces with port infrastructure, shore power, cargo handling, and area rental services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersTrondheim, Norway
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Trondheim Havn IKS does
Trondheim Havn IKS is an intermunicipal port authority (IKS structure) owned by multiple municipalities in the Trøndelag region of Norway, operating a consolidated network of nine port locations: Trondheim, Orkland (Orkanger), Steinkjer, Stjørdal, Namsos, Hitra, Frøya, Verdal, and Indre Fosen, with Muruvik Havn (Malvik) acquired in 2021 as a dedicated jet fuel supply port for Trondheim Airport Værnes. Designated by the Norwegian government as one of four strategic ports in the Nordic region, the company serves ship operators, coastal route vessels (Hurtigruten and Havila Kystruten), cruise lines, container and short-sea shipping lines (NCL, Samskip, Smyril Line, Sea Cargo), industrial customers (Verdalskalk AS, Norcem/HeidelbergCement, Elkem, Technip FMC), fishing and aquaculture operators, Norwegian Armed Forces, and partner municipalities. Core services include ship calls management, mooring, shore power (landstrøm), cargo handling and distribution, waste handling, and area/property rental of port-adjacent land and warehouses.
The company's underlying technology stack is built around port infrastructure rather than software: physical quay facilities including the new Kalkkaia limestone export terminal at Verdal (~200M NOK, 60,000 DWT capacity, 3-4M tonnes annual throughput expandable to 10M), shore power infrastructure integrated with Fjuel AS and Grieg Connect PORT energy management platforms, the EPI Miljøprising environmental pricing model (DNV GL portal integration rewarding low-emission vessels), and AIS vessel tracking via MarineTraffic. Operational integrations include Safe Sea Net (maritime single window), Parka (parking), Go Marina, and Lydia FDV (facility management). The Trondheimsfjord is established as the world's first autonomous vessels test area since 2016, with Trondheim Havn hosting the Autonomiklyngen cluster.
Trondheim Havn generates revenue through three primary streams: port dues and vessel fees charged per ship call (governed by publicly disclosed prisliste and havneregulativ), recurring area and property rental of port land/warehouses to industrial and logistics tenants (with CPI-adjusted lease contracts, 5.1% increase from January 2022), and usage-based port services (mooring, crane rental, cargo handling, waste, parking). Go-to-market is direct-to-customer with no intermediary or reseller channel: vessel operators contact port control (Havnevakta) or local location managers at each port. The IKS structure provides municipal-backed stability, with Enova and Research Council of Norway grants (20M NOK for cruise shore power, 6.25M NOK for ElMar, 862,400 NOK for Brattøra energy hub) supplementing capital expenditure. The company operates under a published Strategi 2025-2035 plan and continues regional consolidation through acquisitions and municipal quay takeovers.
Trondheim Havn IKS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Trondheim Havn IKS
- Legal name
- Trondheim Havn IKS
- Website
- https://trondheimhavn.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Trondheim Havn IKS is an intermunicipal port authority operating nine ports across Norway's Trøndelag region, serving shipping lines, cruise operators, coastal route vessels (Hurtigruten, Havila), industrial customers, and the Norwegian Armed Forces with port infrastructure, shore power, cargo handling, and area rental services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Trondheim Havn IKS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Port and Maritime Infrastructure Services
- NAICS
- Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Marinas (713930)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)
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Where Trondheim Havn IKS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Trondheim
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Trondheim Havn IKS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Port Dues and Vessel Fees: Charges levied on vessels for calling at port facilities, including harbour dues and waterway fees. Rates are published in the port's price list (prisliste) and port regulations (havneregulativ). This is the primary revenue stream from ship operators.
- Area and Property Rental: Rental of port land, warehouses, and industrial plots to shipping companies, logistics operators, industrial manufacturers, and other businesses. Leases include annual CPI-adjusted contracts for long-term tenants.
- Port Services: Additional services including mooring assistance, waste handling, crane and equipment rental, parking, and cargo handling/distribution. Charged per use or via service agreements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard port fees apply to all vessel calls based on vessel size and type. |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Trondheim Havn IKS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Trondheim Havn IKS operates a network of nine port facilities across the Trøndelag region, providing vessel call management, port operational services (shore power, mooring, waste handling, cargo distribution), industrial and commercial area/property rental, and cruise coordination. The authority also invests in major infrastructure projects such as the Kalkkaia limestone export terminal at Verdal, shore power facilities, and the Grønn Bulkterminal circular-economy pilot, while serving as a designated strategic port for defence, industrial, cruise, and short-sea shipping customers.
Product overview
Trondheim Havn IKS is a port authority operating a multi-location port network across Trøndelag region. The core offering is port infrastructure and services including ship calls management, cargo handling, cruise services, and real estate rental. Supporting services include shore power (landstrøm), mooring, waste handling, distribution, and equipment rental. The organization operates nine port locations (Trondheim, Orkland, Orkanger, Steinkjer, Stjørdal, Namsos, Hitra, Frøya, Verdal, Indre Fosen) and maintains operational integrations with navigation tools (AIS/MarineTraffic, tide tables, weather, water current), third-party platforms (Parka, Safe Sea Net, Go Marina, Lydia FDV), and energy management systems (Fjuel AS, Grieg Connect PORT). Major infrastructure projects include the Kalkkaia limestone export terminal at Verdal, shore power facilities for cruise vessels, Green Bulk Terminal pilot project, and the Autonomy Cluster for autonomous vessels.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Skipsanløp (Ship Calls) Port and vessel call management services including arrival notifications (anløpsmelding), guest harbors (gjestehavn), international terminal access (ISPS area), and port fee schedules. Used by ship owners, shipping lines, cruise operators, and vessel agents requiring port infrastructure for vessel calls.
- Havnetjenester (Port Services) Operational port services bundle including shore power (landstrøm), mooring assistance (fortøyningsassistanse), waste handling (avfallshåndtering), and cargo handling/distribution. Available to vessel operators and industrial customers across all 9 port locations.
- Arealer til Leie (Area Rental) Real estate and land lease services for commercial and industrial use within port areas, including warehouse facilities (e.g., Elkem's 2,070 m² warehouse at Orkanger) and storage plots. Long-term leases with annual CPI adjustment (e.g., 5.1% increase from January 2022) available to industrial tenants.
- Cruise Services Cruise vessel management including port coordination, environmental pricing via the EPI Miljøprising model, shore power connections (Landstrøm Cruise), and passenger handling. Used by international cruise lines, Hurtigruten, and Havila Kystruten. Delivered 110 cruise calls in 2025.
- Kalkkaia Verdal (Limestone Export Terminal) Dedicated limestone export terminal at Verdal port with capacity for 60,000 DWT vessels, handling 3-4 million tonnes annually (expandable to 10 million tonnes per year). Used by Verdalskalk AS and Norcem (HeidelbergCement).
- Landstrøm (Shore Power) Onshore power supply infrastructure enabling ships to connect to the electrical grid while docked, eliminating idling diesel engines. Landstrøm at Pir 1 supports coastal route vessels (Havila, Hurtigruten) and the new Cruise shore power facility supports cruise vessels.
- Autonomiklyngen (Autonomy Cluster) Test area and cluster for autonomous maritime vessels at Trondheim port. Trondheim Havn provides infrastructure and collaborates with member companies and research institutions. The world's first autonomous vessels test area, established in the Trondheimsfjord in 2016.
- Grønn Bulkterminal (Green Bulk Terminal) Pilot circular-economy bulk transport project at Transittkaia, Trondheim, for shifting 200-250 daily truck trips of construction minerals and reusable excavation masses to sea transport. Operated with Forset Grus, Salfjord, Rockfjord AS, and Berge Rederi under Green Shipping Programme support.
Quantifiable outcome
- 403 million NOK in annual economic impact from cruise and coastal route traffic in Trondheim (Menon Economics analysis)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Trondheim Havn IKS
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Trondheim Havn IKS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration13 records
Feature4 records
Trondheim Havn IKS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.
- Hitra KommunecoreTrondheim Havn took over daily operational and maintenance responsibility for three public quays in Hitra municipality (Kvenvær, Kjerringvåg, and Kuøya) from 1 January 2026. The agreement aims to ensure safe, functional, and future-oriented port facilities for local communities and businesses.
- Norsk IndustriutviklingcoreTrondheim Havn and Norsk Industriutvikling signed a Letter of Intent (intensjonsavtale) for Trondheim Havn to provide necessary port capacity for Eiktyr Industripark's green growth ambitions, committing to deliver port infrastructure to support the industrial park's development.
- SINTEFcoreSINTEF (represented by SINTEF Foundation and SINTEF Ocean) and Trondheim Havn IKS entered a strategic cooperation agreement linking research institutions with the port authority. The ElMar innovation project (Electrification of Maritime Transport and Future Ports) was awarded 6.25 million NOK from the Research Council of Norway, with Trondheim Havn participating as a case study partner.
- Fjuel ASkeyTrondheim Havn is working with Fjuel AS to explore power sharing solutions to address grid capacity challenges for the shore power project. Fjuel operates the Shore Power Connect platform and their technology is being considered for integration with Trondheim Havn's energy infrastructure to enable automated land power management.
- Grieg ConnectkeyFjuel integrated their energy monitoring and management platform with Grieg Connect's PORT service, which automates and manages shore power connections at Trondheim Havn. The integration enables smarter energy management of the land power infrastructure.
- Bane NORcoreTrondheim Havn IKS signed a purchase agreement with Bane NOR for harbour areas and quay facilities in Malvik municipality, acquiring Muruvik Havn. The acquisition was the result of three years of complex negotiations involving multiple parties.
- ForsvarsbyggcoreForsvarsbygg (Norwegian Defence Estates Agency) owns and operates the new tank facility at Muruvik Havn under a ground lease agreement with Trondheim Havn running until 2098. The Defence Logistics Organisation also has agreements with Trondheim Havn related to Muruvik.
- Air BP Norway ASkeyAir BP Norway AS is a fuel supplier party to agreements related to the Muruvik jet fuel supply operation, supplying aviation fuel from Muruvik to Trondheim Airport Værnes via pipeline.
- Aviation Fueling Services Norway ASkeyPart of the fuel supply chain at Muruvik Havn, providing aviation refuelling services at Trondheim Airport Værnes fed from the Muruvik tank installation.
- Jaras AS / Spillumstranda ASminorTrondheim Havn exchanged harbour areas in Namsos city centre with Jaras AS and its wholly-owned subsidiary Spillumstranda AS, enabling better port development capacity at Spillum while freeing up city centre land for urban development.
- Koteng Eiendom / E.C. Dahls EiendomminorJoint collaboration between Koteng Eiendom, E.C. Dahls Eiendom, and Trondheim Havn to develop the Ravnkloa fish market area, potentially combining a new fish hall with restaurants and cafés in a new urban development project.
- Kystlaget (Trondhjem)minorKystlaget Trondhjem took over Fosenkaia guest pier near Trondheim Central Station (Kai 40, Østre kanalhavn). Trondheim Havn facilitated the handover of the heritage pier to the maritime heritage organisation.
- Norwegian Armed Forces (Forsvaret)coreTrondheim Havn collaborates extensively with the Norwegian Armed Forces as a designated strategic port for military vessel calls, crew rest, and bunkering. The port supports NATO exercises including Cold Response and Nordic Response, hosting allied naval vessels. Totalforsvaret (total defence) cooperation ensures civil-military logistics integration.
- NorconsultminorNorconsult provided engineering support to accelerate the shore power project for cruise vessels, contributing to the successful application for Enova funding.
- Forset GruskeyPartner in the Grønn bulkterminal (Green Bulk Terminal) pilot project at Transittkaia, Trondheim. Forset Grus established a temporary bulk terminal for circular economy transport of construction minerals and reusable excavation masses via sea. The project, supported by the Green Shipping Programme, aims to shift 200-250 daily truck trips to sea transport.
- Salfjord ASkeyPartner in the Grønn bulkterminal pilot project for sea transport of construction minerals and reusable excavation masses, contributing to the circular economy logistics chain.
- Rockfjord ASkeyPartner in the Grønn bulkterminal pilot project, participating in the circular economy solution for transporting bulk minerals via sea to reduce road transport.
- Berge RederikeyPartner in the Grønn bulkterminal pilot project providing shipping capacity for the circular economy transport of bulk minerals between Trondheim and coastal municipalities.
- Grønt Skipsfartsprogram (Green Shipping Programme)keyThe Green Shipping Programme provides funding and strategic support for the Grønn bulkterminal pilot project, aimed at developing CO2-neutral transport of masses by sea. DNV serves as programme administrator.
- Autonomiklyngen (Autonomy Cluster)keyThe autonomous vessels cluster at Trondheim Port is part of the Arena programme (Siva, Innovasjon Norge, Forskningsrådet). Trondheim Havn, as infrastructure owner, collaborates with member companies and research institutions to facilitate testing and development of autonomous maritime technologies. The Trondheimsfjord was established as the world's first autonomous vessels test area in 2016.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Trondheim Havn IKS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Københavns Havn: Public port authority for Copenhagen. Comparable as a publicly owned Nordic port authority pursuing urban redevelopment (Nordhavn, Lynetteholm)—a strategic parallel to Trondheim Havn's Nyhavna JV with Trondheim kommune and Brattøra energy hub planning.
- Oslo Havn KF: Oslo Havn is Norway's largest public port authority, operating Oslo's main cargo and cruise terminals. Directly comparable in legal structure (intermunicipal/public port authority), service mix (cruise, container, RoRo, industrial land), and Norwegian regulatory environment; Trondheim Havn is essentially a regional-scale analog of Oslo Havn's municipal port-authority model.
- Helsinki Port (Port of Helsinki Ltd): Finnish municipal port authority handling passenger, container, and bulk traffic. Comparable as a publicly listed (city of Helsinki) Nordic port with significant ferry/passenger terminal operations and active decarbonization initiatives that parallel Trondheim Havn's landstrøm strategy.
- Göteborgs Hamn: Sweden's largest port authority and the Nordic region's largest container port. Comparable as a Nordic strategic port with strong rail/road hinterland into Norway and Finland—exactly the hinterland Trondheim Havn references in its "strategic port" positioning.
Direct peers
- Stavangerregionen Havn: Intermunicipal port authority serving Stavanger and surrounding municipalities. Comparable in multi-port governance, energy-sector (oil & gas) industrial-tenant mix, and cruise handling—relevant because Orkanger serves Technip FMC and similar oil-service tenants within Trondheim Havn's network.
- Bergen Havn: Public port authority for Bergen, Norway's second-largest city. Operates cruise, coastal route (Hurtigruten/Havila), short-sea container, and cruise terminals that overlap directly with Trondheim Havn's coastal route and cruise functions on the same Norwegian coastline.
- Tromsø Havn: Public port authority serving northern Norway with cruise, fishing, and short-sea operations. Comparable as a regional Norwegian public port authority with a strong cruise-tourism franchise relevant to Trondheim Havn's 110-call 2025 cruise business.
- Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn (KNH): Intermunicipal port authority on Norway's west coast. Directly comparable as the prior owner of Hitra Kysthavn (sold to Trondheim Havn in 2023 for 36M NOK), and operates similar cruise/cargo/ferry functions in a comparable Norwegian coastal market.
- Aarhus Havn: Danish municipal port authority operating container, bulk, and cruise terminals. Comparable in public port-authority structure, cruise handling, container throughput scale (~20-25k TEU class at Aarhus Nordhavn), and Scandinavian market context.
Regional players
- Ålesund Havn: Public port authority serving Ålesund and surrounding Sunnmøre municipalities. Comparable in scale and service mix (cruise, fishing fleet, offshore support, short-sea cargo) but operates in a different Norwegian coastal region with limited direct overlap.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Trondheim Havn IKS
What does Trondheim Havn IKS do?
Trondheim Havn IKS operates a network of nine port facilities across the Trøndelag region, providing vessel call management, port operational services (shore power, mooring, waste handling, cargo distribution), industrial and commercial area/property rental, and cruise coordination. The authority also invests in major infrastructure projects such as the Kalkkaia limestone export terminal at Verdal, shore power facilities, and the Grønn Bulkterminal circular-economy pilot, while serving as a designated strategic port for defence, industrial, cruise, and short-sea shipping customers.
Is Trondheim Havn IKS a public or private company?
Trondheim Havn IKS is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Trondheim Havn IKS founded?
Trondheim Havn IKS was founded in 2016. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Trondheim Havn IKS based?
Trondheim Havn IKS is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Trondheim Havn IKS make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Port Dues and Vessel Fees are the primary driver. The others are area and Property Rental and port Services.
Who are Trondheim Havn IKS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Københavns Havn, Oslo Havn KF, Helsinki Port (Port of Helsinki Ltd) and Göteborgs Hamn. Direct peers are Stavangerregionen Havn, Bergen Havn, Tromsø Havn, Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn (KNH) and Aarhus Havn. Ålesund Havn is listed as a regional player.
Does Trondheim Havn IKS have an API?
No public API is recorded for Trondheim Havn IKS.
What industry is Trondheim Havn IKS in?
Trondheim Havn IKS's product category is Port and Maritime Infrastructure Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIALAF, Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals), with a secondary code of TLAHAEAK, Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities). Its NAICS code is 488310 and its SIC code is 4400.