Helgeland Havn

What Helgeland Havn does

Helgeland Havn IKS is an inter-municipal port authority established in 1999 under Norwegian law, jointly owned by four municipalities in Nordland county: Alstahaug, Dønna, Leirfjord, and Vefsn. The company operates port facilities across four locations — Sandnessjøen (headquarters), Mosjøen, Dønna, and Leirfjord — providing quay services, cargo handling, and property management rather than functioning as a traditional private port operator. With 12 full-time employees, it manages infrastructure including deep-water quays with up to 18.5m depth, ISPS-certified terminals, LNG filling capability at Kai 2, and shore power connections (690V, 230V) at multiple berths. Key facilities include the Horvnes Quay Terminal (built 2009-2012) serving as supply base for offshore oil fields Norne, Skarv, and Asta Hansteen, and the Hurtigrutekai for coastal express passenger vessels.

Name

Helgeland Havn

Legal name

Helgeland havn IKS

Website

https://helgelandhavn.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helgeland Havn IKS is a Norwegian inter-municipal port authority managing deep-water quays, cargo facilities, and commercial real estate across four municipalities in Nordland county, serving offshore oil and gas, fishing, aquaculture, heavy industry, and passenger transport customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), Quay & Waterfront Civil Works (Piers, Quays, Seawalls, Dredging, Revetments) (IMAJALAF), Utilities & Power Infrastructure (Electrical Distribution, Compressed Air, Steam, Water) (IMAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Port management services
• Maritime logistics
• Offshore supply base
• Cargo handling operations
• Port real estate leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandnessjøen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Port fees and charges: Revenue from port fees including vessel fees, harbor dues, and navigational charges regulated by Norwegian port law (Havneregulativ)
2. Real estate rental: Income from renting warehouse/office space (Lager/kontor) and commercial/industrial areas (Næringsareal). Property management is a significant revenue stream and part of their core strategy.
3. Logistics services: Revenue from logistics partnerships and cargo handling services through their network of logistics partners including ASCO, Helgelandsbase, Helgeland Distribution, SAR, Halliburton and Mo Shipping

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Helgeland Havn operates and maintains public port infrastructure across four municipalities in northern Norway, providing quay berths, cargo handling, offshore supply base services, fishing harbor facilities, passenger ship berthing for Hurtigruten, shore power supply, and commercial real estate leasing at port-adjacent locations.

Product overview

Helgeland Havn IKS operates as a port authority managing a network of harbors across four municipalities (Alstahaug, Dønna, Leirfjord, and Vefsn) in Nordland county, Norway. The company offers port operations as its core product, with facilities in Sandnessjøen (the main hub), Mosjøen (with rail-connected quays), Dønna, and Leirfjord. Key facilities include the Horvnes deepwater terminal serving offshore oil operations, Hurtigrutekai for coastal express vessels, and multiple quays for container, bulk, and general cargo. The portfolio includes complementary services such as shore power connections for vessel emissions reduction, commercial real estate management (warehouses and offices), and coordination with logistics partners for cargo handling. The company positions itself as 'En havn for løsninger' (A port of solutions), emphasizing its role as a collaborative partner rather than just infrastructure provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horvnes Quay Terminal

Quantifiable outcome

• Deep-water quays with up to 18.5m depth and 100-ton crane capacity at Horvnes terminal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASCO serves as logistics partner at both Sandnessjøen and Mosjøen locations, providing important nodes in the logistics chain for international and local suppliers to the market.
• HelgelandsbasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner providing supply base services, particularly for offshore operations in the Helgeland region.
• Helgeland DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner contributing to the distribution network serving the region's import and export needs.
• SARminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner included in the port's logistics partner network.
• HalliburtonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner serving the offshore oil and gas industry supply chain.
• Mo ShippingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner in the port's maritime logistics network.
• Leirfjord HavnelagerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStorage and logistics services provider at Leland kai in Leirfjord, offering warehouse rental (indoor and outdoor), loading/unloading services. Contact: Richard Dagsvik, tel. 959 22 676.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bergen Havn: Norwegian municipal port authority managing a diversified portfolio of quays, cruise terminals, and cargo facilities. Operates under a similar regulatory framework (Norwegian Port and Fairway Act) and competes for general cargo and offshore-support traffic.
• Kristiansand Havn: Southern Norway inter-municipal port authority managing general cargo, cruise, and property. Operates under the same Norwegian Port and Fairway Act framework and serves a similar mix of industrial and shipping customers.
• Stavangerregionen Havn: Norwegian port authority centered on the Norwegian continental shelf's main supply hub. Directly comparable to Helgeland Havn's offshore supply-base role at Horvnes, though Stavanger's scale and energy-industry concentration are far larger.
• Tromsø Havn: Northern Norway port authority serving fishing, cruise, and general cargo — directly comparable geography and customer base to Helgeland Havn's Sandnessjøen and Dønna operations.
• Trondheim Havn: Inter-municipal port authority in Trondheim with rail-connected quays, general cargo, and offshore-industry support. Closely comparable governance (IKS-style municipal ownership) and customer mix.
• Ålesund Havn: Mid-sized Norwegian municipal port authority with strong offshore supply-base activity serving the Norwegian Sea. Closely aligned with Helgeland Havn's offshore and fishing industry exposure.
• Bodø Havn KF: Municipal port authority in Bodø, Nordland — the same Norwegian county as Helgeland Havn. Operates a comparable mix of general cargo, cruise, fishing, and offshore-adjacent traffic, and serves as the largest competing port in the region for North Norway sea freight.

Others

• Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration): National regulator responsible for fairways, navigation, and port-facility oversight under the same Port and Fairway Act that governs Helgeland Havn. Not a commercial peer but defines the regulatory environment the company operates in.
• Helgelandsbase: Listed as a logistics partner of Helgeland Havn providing offshore supply-base services. Not a competing port but an adjacent ecosystem participant whose services complement Helgeland Havn's quay operations at Horvnes.

Broad incumbents

• Oslo Havn KF: Largest port authority in Norway, operating cruise, container, and general cargo facilities in the Oslofjord. Substantially larger than Helgeland Havn but operates under the same national regulatory regime and competes for certain transshipment volumes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

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