Port Of Helsingborg

What Port Of Helsingborg does

Port of Helsingborg (Helsingborgs Hamn AB) is a municipally owned Swedish port corporation operating Sweden's second-largest container port and one of its largest ferry ports. The facility sits at the narrowest point of the Øresund strait and is organised across three harbour areas: West Harbour (container hub with three STS cranes and an adjacent Combi Terminal for rail intermodal transfers), South Harbour (multi-purpose Skåne Terminal for RoRo and project cargo, the Lantmännen-operated Grain Terminal, and the Energy Terminal), and North Harbour (high-frequency ferry services between Helsingborg and Elsinore operated by ForSea and Sundbusserne). Core products include container terminal services, ferry berthing, bulk and RoRo cargo handling, customs and VGM weighing services, and digital customer portals (Track & Trace, Navis-based pre-notification, VGM portal).

The underlying technology stack is built around the Kaleris N4 Terminal Operating System, which integrates yard management, crane productivity tracking, and container flow management, delivering measurable efficiency gains (30% increased yard capacity and 50% fewer rehandles post-implementation). Additional technical investments include an AI-powered autonomous container cleaning robot (Box Cleaner, with MCS Robotics), Sweden's first permanent fixed cargo X-ray scanner (in collaboration with Tullverket), an ISPS-compliant vital installation security perimeter, and planned Onshore Power Supply (OPS) infrastructure for container vessels.

The business model combines transaction-based revenue (port charges, berth fees, crane operations, ferry passenger/vehicle handling, VGM weighing, energy surcharges following renewable HVO100 prices) with recurring property/land rental income across ~965,000 sqm of managed land and warehousing/3PL services operated by partners such as Dalshult and Lantmännen. FY2025 net turnover was SEK 432 million with operating costs of SEK 372 million and profit after financial items of SEK 62 million. Customers span international container shipping lines (MSC, CMA CGM, DP World, ONE, Eimskip), ferry operators, rail logistics providers (Green Cargo, Dania Connect), and major cargo owners (Lantmännen, Boliden).

Name

Port Of Helsingborg

Legal name

Helsingborgs Hamn AB

Website

https://port.helsingborg.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Port of Helsingborg (Helsingborgs Hamn AB) is a municipally owned Swedish port operating Sweden's second-largest container hub and one of its largest ferry ports, serving international shipping lines, ferry operators, rail partners, and cargo owners across three harbour areas at the narrowest point of the Øresund strait.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Feeder & Short-Sea Container Terminals (TLAHAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry & Domestic Passenger Terminal Operations (TLAHAEAB), Intermodal Rail Container Terminals (On-Dock / Near-Dock) (TLAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Container terminal operations
• Ferry port services
• Maritime cargo handling
• Intermodal rail logistics
• Port logistics infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsingborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Terminal Handling Services: Core revenue from handling containers, bulk cargo, RoRo, and other goods through the port. Revenue is generated through port charges, berth fees, crane operations, and cargo handling services based on tonnage and unit volumes. The port handled 265,000 TEU by sea and 63,000 TEU by rail in 2025.
2. Ferry Traffic Services: Revenue from ferry operations including Helsingborg–Elsinore route with ForSea and Sundbusserne, including passenger, vehicle, and truck ferry traffic. Approximately 6.7 million passengers and 376,000 trucks handled annually.
3. Property and Land Rental: The port manages rental of warehouses, plots, quays, and office spaces across approximately 965,000 square meters of land including the North Harbour and Råå Harbour. Tenants include Dalshult for logistics/warehousing, Lantmännen for grain terminal, and various other operators.
4. Logistics and Warehousing Services: Services including stuffing/stripping (loading/unloading of goods in containers), warehousing of goods such as tomato paste, metals from Boliden, and other cargo. Operated by Dalshult.
5. VGM Weighing Services: Verified Gross Mass weighing service for containers, with different rates for pre-booked vs. on-arrival weighing. Web portal access for managing orders and receiving certificates.
6. Energy Surcharge: Temporary energy surcharge introduced in 2026 due to rising HVO100 fuel prices, based on actual terminal energy consumption and following market prices for renewable fuel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Port of Helsingborg operates a multi-terminal port complex across three harbour areas, providing container handling, ferry services, RoRo, bulk cargo, cruise berths, and intermodal rail connections. It is Sweden's second-largest container port and one of the country's largest ferry ports, handling approximately 265,000 TEU by sea, 63,000 TEU by rail, 7.26 million tonnes of goods, and 6.7 million ferry passengers annually. The port also offers digital services including Track & Trace, VGM weighing, pre-notification, and customs services.

Product overview

Port of Helsingborg operates as a multi-terminal port complex consisting of three main harbour areas. The West Harbour serves as the primary container hub with three STS cranes and an adjacent Combi Terminal for rail intermodal operations. The South Harbour offers versatile handling for RoRo, project cargo, grain, and energy products across specialized terminals. The North Harbour focuses on high-frequency ferry services to Elsinore. Digital services include Track & Trace for real-time freight visibility, Navis-based pre-notification, and VGM weighing services. The port is developing a new southern container terminal planned for 2033 to expand capacity. Core operations run 24/7 year-round with approximately 265,000 TEU annual container throughput and 6.7 million ferry passengers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Services (West Harbour / Västhamnen) Primary container handling facility with three STS container cranes and one mobile crane, handling approximately 7 million tonnes of goods annually and 265,000 TEU in 2025. Includes direct rail connections via the adjacent Combi Terminal.
• Ferry Services (North Harbour) High-frequency ferry connections between Helsingborg and Elsinore, Denmark. One of the world's busiest strait crossings, transporting approximately 6.7 million passengers, 376,000 trucks and 1.4 million cars annually via ForSea (electric ferries) and Sundbusserne.
• Skåne Terminal (South Harbour) Multi-purpose terminal handling RoRo traffic, project loads and cruise ships with berths up to 250 metres. Includes stuffing/stripping and warehousing services operated by Dalshult for goods such as tomato paste, sheet steel, paper rolls and metals.
• Grain Terminal Specialised facility operated by Lantmännen for grain storage and export, with capacity to receive Panamax vessels up to 60,000 tonnes loading capacity, handling bulk agricultural exports.
• Energy Terminal Terminal with three docks for cargo ships, specifically suited for loading and unloading energy products, servicing the local power company Öresundskraft via a transport belt.
• Combi Terminal (Intermodal Rail-Road) Fully integrated intermodal terminal handling daily rail shuttles with direct connection from ship to railway, connecting sea, road and rail transport for sustainable inland transport solutions. Rail volumes reached 63,000 TEU in 2025.
• Central Gate (Truck Access Control) Secure entry and exit point for all cargo collection and delivery at the port, with identity verification and vehicle-to-cargo matching. ISPS-regulated facility with access card system for recurring drivers and pre-notification requirements.
• Track & Trace Real-time tracking system for freight traffic using wireless communication between trucks, hand-held terminals, tallymen and the port's central IT system to publish container information as physical transfers occur.
• Pre-notification System (Navis) Navis-based system requiring all container transports arriving by road to pre-notify in advance. Account creation available for drivers or transport managers, with self-service terminals at Central Gate.
• VGM (Verified Gross Mass) Weighing Web portal service for freight forwarders, cargo owners, shipping companies and unit owners to access VGM orders in real time, with weighing certificates automatically sent upon completion and full billing history access.
• Customs Services (Temporary Storage & Customs Warehouse) Temporary Storage facility (goods terminal code BJS) for imported goods, customs warehouse (code UHG) for goods exceeding 90 days, and Export Approved Location (code VT1I). Includes weighing, customs control, plant inspection and veterinary control services.
• Cruise Berths Three cruise options: South Pier (draft max 11m, length 250m LOA), City Pier (depth 7m, quay 180m, ships up to 150m), and anchorage with tender boat reception at the marina. Multiple scheduled cruise visits for 2027-2028.
• Property and Land Rental Rental of warehouses, plots, quays and office spaces across approximately 965,000 square metres of port land, including the North Harbour and Råå Harbour areas. Tenants include Dalshult (logistics/warehousing) and Lantmännen (grain terminal).
• New Container Terminal (Southern Helsingborg) Strategic expansion project adjacent to Sydhamnen with approximately 650 metres of quay length and 15 metres depth. Designed for three feeders or two larger Post-Panama class vessels, featuring electric RTG cranes and full automation for fossil-free port production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,009 container moves in a single vessel call (record)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KemiracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Land pre-agreement with Kemira, which owns land adjacent to Sydhamnen. This land is crucial for establishing the new container terminal in southern Helsingborg. The agreement provides the basis for detailed planning, environmental permitting, and design work for the future terminal facility.
• MCS Robotics ABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to test the Box Cleaner autonomous container cleaning robot in real port operations. The robot uses AI-based navigation and image recognition for automated container cleaning (dry ice blasting and high-pressure water jet). Testing during winter will evaluate applications including food-grade and RDF-related container handling.
• KaleriscoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint implementation of the N4 Terminal Operating System (TOS) from Kaleris. The digital transformation project delivered 30% increase in yard capacity, 50% fewer container rehandles, and improved data-driven decision-making. The partnership was recognised at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025.
• RISE Research Institutes of SwedenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in the CYSOS research project focused on cybersecurity in complex systems-of-systems. Project funded by Vinnova and conducted with partners AFRY, Marine Benchmark, TalTech, Göteborgs universitet, and System Verification. Examines risks in information sharing between ports, shipping lines, transporters, and authorities.
• Virtual Watch TowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration platform with over 70 actors in maritime and logistics developing a digital platform for information sharing to achieve more efficient transports, robust supply chains, and reduced environmental impact. The port participates and contributes practical operational experience.
• Green CargocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRail logistics partner operating rail shuttle services through the Combi Terminal, providing connections to destinations throughout Sweden within 24 hours. Rail volumes more than doubled in 2025 partly due to new rail shuttle establishment.
• Dania ConnectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRail shuttle operator connecting Helsingborg to logistics hubs via the Combi Terminal, enabling intermodal transport solutions for cargo owners.
• Tullverket (Swedish Customs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration on security and customs operations. Tullverket and Helsingborg stad agreed to place Sweden's first fixed cargo scanner in the port. A joint working group has been established for placement and design of the facility. Also collaboration on new customs building in Västhamnen.
• ForSeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading ferry operator on the Helsingborg–Elsinore route, operating the busiest strait crossing in Scandinavia with multiple daily departures. ForSea is investing in electrification with a third fully electric ferry now in service, making it one of the world's most advanced short-sea ferry operations.
• LantmännencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural cooperative operating the Grain Terminal at South Harbour. Handled exceptionally high volumes in 2025 due to favourable harvests. Terminal capability to receive Panamax vessels up to 60,000 tonnes is a key competitive advantage for Swedish grain exports.
• DalshultcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperator of stuffing/stripping and warehousing services at the Skåne Terminal, handling goods including tomato paste, sheet steel, paper rolls, and metals (including Boliden metals). Manages the logistics and warehousing segment within the port.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Port of Gothenburg: Sweden's largest container port and Scandinavia's largest port overall. Direct competitor for container liner calls, intermodal cargo, and Swedish import/export flows; comparable in offering multi-modal terminal services with similar shipping line customer base.
• Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP): Operator of ports in Copenhagen and Malmö, directly competing with Helsingborg for Øresund-region container traffic and ferry connections. Closest geographic peer with overlapping customer segments and similar municipal/regional ownership structure.
• Port of Aarhus: Denmark's largest commercial port serving Eimskip's weekly service connecting Helsingborg to Aarhus. Comparable as a multi-purpose Northern European container and bulk port with similar liner service offerings.
• Port of Oslo: Norway's largest container port called by DP World from Helsingborg. Comparable as a Northern European multi-purpose port offering container, ferry/cruise, and bulk handling with similar municipal governance profile.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Hamburg: One of Europe's largest universal ports and a key destination for Helsingborg's liner services (CMA CGM Hamburg call). Comparable in offering container handling, ferry/cruise, and bulk operations at much greater scale.
• Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest port, called by multiple Helsingborg liner services (DP World, Eimskip). Direct competitor for transshipment feeder flows and an industry benchmark for digitalised terminal operations and sustainability.
• Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Major European container hub called by MSC, Eimskip, ONE, and DP World from Helsingborg. Overlaps in container handling, integrated value-added logistics, and bulk/breakbulk capabilities relevant to Helsingborg's diversified cargo mix.
• Port of Bremerhaven: Major German container and RoRo hub served by DP World from Helsingborg. Comparable in offering deep-sea container handling, automotive RoRo, and intermodal rail connections at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Port of Gdansk: Fast-growing Baltic container hub served by DP World from Helsingborg. Comparable in container terminal depth (15m+), feeder network integration, and emerging intermodal capabilities positioning it as a regional competitor for Baltic/Scandinavian volumes.

Regional players

• Port of Tallinn: Estonian Baltic port comparable to Helsingborg in offering container, ferry/passenger, and cruise services. While serving a different geography, the operating model around multi-use terminals and ferry integration parallels Helsingborg's hybrid container-ferry business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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