Mo i Rana Havn

What Mo i Rana Havn does

Mo i Rana Havn KF is a municipal port authority (Kommunalt Foretak) wholly owned by Rana kommune, operating the deep-water port of Mo i Rana in Nordland county, Norway, near the Arctic Circle. It provides maritime freight, passenger, and recreational infrastructure to regional industry, international shipping, and cruise lines, regulated under Norway's Havne- og farvannsloven. The port serves anchor industrial customers including Rana Gruber (iron ore), Mo Industripark, and Rana Industriterminal (RIT) for bulk, container, and general cargo operations.

The port's core infrastructure comprises four specialized terminals — Toraneskaia (container/general cargo, 330m quay, 8m depth, 52-ton Gottwald crane, Ro-ro ramp), Bulkterminal (bulk and tank, two quay sections of 129m/80m at 11m/7.3m depths, 20-ton crane with 32m reach, conveyor to storage), Rana Industry Terminal (RIT, 410m quay, 8m depth, cranes up to 32 tons, 40 da storage plus 190 da development area), and the Rana Gruber iron-ore terminal (vessels up to 260m at 11.4m depth, ship-loader rates 600-1,800 t/hr). Supporting services include the T/B Kørven II ice-class tugboat, three marinas (Toranes, Moskjæran, Hauknes) with a total of 27 visitor berths and 120 permanent berths, cruise services for vessels up to 2,000 passengers, and waterfront market trading. All terminals are ISPS-certified.

The business model is transaction-fee based: revenue derives from regulated port call fees (anløpsavgift), berth fees (kaivederlag), cargo handling and crane rental, and supplementary marina and market-stall fees. The port is governed by the Rana Havnestyre reporting to the municipal council, led by Port Director Bjørnulf Tverå, and delivered a million-NOK surplus in 2024/2025. Distribution is direct (on-site) to enterprise vessel operators and industrial tenants, with no digital product. Active development includes the Langneset deep-water quay in partnership with Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration).

Name

Mo i Rana Havn

Legal name

Mo i Rana Havn KF

Website

https://moiranahavn.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mo i Rana Havn KF is a municipal port authority in northern Norway operating four specialized terminals (container, bulk, industrial, iron-ore) plus tugboat, cruise, and marina services for regional industry, international shipping, and Arctic Circle cruise lines, owned by Rana kommune.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHAFAJ

Port Stakeholder Coordination (Terminal, Agents, Customs, Pilots, Tugs)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port & Harbor Operations (Harbor Master, Vessel Scheduling, Towage Coordination)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Cargo handling
• Maritime logistics
• Freight forwarding
• Cruise port services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mo I Rana

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Fees (Anløpsavgift): Fees charged to vessels for calling at the port, calculated based on vessel size and type. Regulated by local ordinance on fairway charges.
2. Berth Fees (Kaivederlag): Fees for vessel mooring at port quays and facilities, including mooring assistance services.
3. Cargo Handling Services: Container handling, bulk cargo loading/unloading, and crane rental services at Toraneskaia and Bulk Terminal facilities.
4. Marina Fees: Fees for guest moorings at Toranes Marina and Hauknes Marina, including water, electricity, and waste services.
5. Market Stall Rentals: Rental fees for market trading spaces at the port market area, including fish, berries, vegetables, and flowers sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mo i Rana Havn operates and maintains a multi-terminal municipal port complex providing vessel berthing, cargo handling (container, bulk, iron ore, industrial), tugboat assistance, marina and guest harbor services, and cruise port reception. The port serves regional industry, international shipping, cruise lines visiting the Arctic Circle, and recreational boaters across more than 869 meters of quay with depths up to 11.4 meters.

Product overview

Mo i Rana Havn is a municipal port authority providing comprehensive maritime infrastructure and logistics services. The port operates a multi-terminal system consisting of Toraneskaia (general cargo/container terminal), Bulkterminal (bulk and tank cargo), Rana Industry Terminal (RIT, for Mo Industripark), and Rana Gruber (iron ore terminal). Additional services include tugboat operations (T/B Kørven II), three guest harbors (Toranes, Moskjæran Marina, and Hauknes Marina), cruise services, and market trading facilities. The port positions itself as Norway's green industrial hub with a focus on renewable energy and serves as a critical transport node for regional industry and commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toraneskaia (General Cargo and Container Terminal) General cargo and container terminal offering full container handling with a 52-ton Gottwald mobile harbor crane, 25m Ro-ro ramp, 330m quay length with 8m depth, and 30 da storage area. Designed for containerized cargo, general cargo, and roll-on/roll-off operations for industrial shipping customers.
• Bulk Terminal Bulk and tank terminal with two quay sections (129m and 80m) at 11m and 7.3m depths. Equipped with a 20-ton crane with 32m reach and conveyor belt system for transshipment between larger and smaller vessels, serving bulk cargo customers including tankers.
• Rana Industry Terminal (RIT) Industrial terminal operated on behalf of Mo Industripark AS, offering loading/unloading and storage services with 410m quay length at 8m depth, multiple cranes up to 32 tons, 40 da storage area, and 190 da development area with dedicated road to the industrial park.
• Rana Gruber Iron Ore Terminal Dedicated iron ore terminal serving Rana Gruber mining operations, accepting vessels up to 260m length with 11.4m depth. Ship loader rates of 600-1800 mts/hour, with dedicated iron ore loading at 1200-1500 tons per hour for iron ore export customers.
• T/B Kørven II Tugboat Services Harbor tugboat service providing mooring and maneuvering assistance. The 12m Selmer Tug MKII vessel offers 6-ton towing capacity with radar, GMDSS radio, and chart plotter with AIS. Available 24/7 via emergency phone for vessel operators calling at port.
• Toranes Guest Harbor Public guest harbor with 15 visitor berths offering 3-5m depth at low tide, diesel fuel pump, and walking distance to Mo i Rana city center. Serves visiting recreational boaters.
• Moskjæran Marina Private guest harbor near Fjordsenteret shopping center and Mo i Rana city center. Offers parking and proximity to historic Moholmen area, with fuel available via mobile tank service from AS Norske Shell or YX Helgeland.
• Hauknes Marina Private guest harbor located 3km south of Mo i Rana with 12 visitor berths (water/electricity/waste disposal), 2m depth at lowest low tide, and 120 permanent berths for recreational boaters.
• Cruise Port Services Full-service cruise port accommodating vessels from explorer ships to large ships with up to 2,000 passengers, located near the Arctic Circle with a 40-nautical-mile Ranfjord approach. Offers shore excursions including Arctic Circle visits, Grønnligrotta cave tours, and heritage railway trips for cruise line customers.
• Market Trading Spaces (Torghandel) Designated market trading area at the harbor where vendors can sell fish, berries, vegetables, flowers, and other goods, including floating dock sales for fresh shrimp. Requires permit from Mo i Rana Havn KF and approval from Mattilsynet for food sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deep water quay at Langneset project developed in partnership with Norwegian Coastal Administration

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the Langneset deep-water quay project. Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration) is developing deep-water port infrastructure at Langneset in collaboration with Mo i Rana Havn to enhance maritime freight capabilities.
• Mo Industripark AS (MIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMo i Rana Havn provides port infrastructure while Mo Industripark AS operates Rana Industriterminal (RIT) on behalf of the port authority. The terminal is connected to the industrial park via dedicated industrial road.
• Interkommunalt utvalg for akutt forurensning (IUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMo i Rana Havn collaborates with Brann og redningstjenesten i Rana and neighboring municipalities (Hemnes, Nesna, Lurøy, Træna) as part of the inter-municipal committee for acute pollution response (IUA) in region 26.
• AS Norske ShellminorOthersShell provides fuel supply services that can be ordered for delivery to Toraneskaia for marina and vessel customers.
• YX HelgelandminorOthersFuel supplier providing fuel delivery options to marina facilities at Moskjæran Marina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oslo Havn KF: Norway's largest municipal port authority (Kommunalt Foretak), operating Oslo's container, cruise, and bulk terminals under the same statutory framework as Mo i Rana Havn. Closest direct peer in operating model, regulatory regime, and municipal ownership structure.
• Stavangerregionen Havn: Regional municipal port serving the Stavanger/Sandnes area with significant cruise and offshore energy traffic. Comparable in municipal ownership, multi-terminal model, and exposure to industrial cargo cycles.
• Trondheim Havn: Mid-Norway municipal port authority operating container, general cargo, and cruise terminals. Comparable multi-terminal structure with diversified industrial and cruise revenue streams.
• Tromsø Havn: Arctic Norwegian municipal port with a strong cruise and expedition call profile. Directly comparable to Mo i Rana in northern geography, Arctic cruise positioning, and seasonal traffic patterns.
• Ålesundregionen Havn: Mid-Norway regional port with cruise, offshore supply, and general cargo activities. Comparable in mixed-use terminal strategy and cruise focus.
• Narvik Havn: North Norwegian municipal port specializing in iron ore exports (LKAB/Northland) and bulk transshipment. Direct peer in iron ore terminal operations and Arctic bulk handling, sharing similar anchor-customer dynamics.
• Bodø Havn: Nordland county municipal port located in Bodø, serving regional industry, cruise, and marina customers. Geographic and structural peer within the same Norwegian county, sharing Arctic shipping dynamics.
• Bergen Havn: Norwegian municipal port handling container, cruise, and bulk cargo on Norway's west coast. Comparable in scope of multi-terminal operations, cruise focus, and publicly disclosed fee schedule.
• Kristiansand Havn: Southern Norwegian municipal port with diversified container, bulk, and cruise operations. Direct peer in municipal KF structure and fee-based transaction revenue model.

Regional players

• Luleå Hamn (Sweden): Swedish municipal port on the Gulf of Bothnia handling iron ore, steel products, and bulk cargo. Regionally adjacent peer in Nordic Arctic bulk shipping with similar anchor-customer dynamics to Rana Gruber.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Moiranahavn.no
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mo-i-rana-havn-kf

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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