Port of Hvide Sande

What Port of Hvide Sande does

Hvide Sande Havn (Port of Hvide Sande) is a Danish municipal self-governing port (kommunal selvstyrehavn) located in Hvide Sande, owned by Ringkøbing-Skjern Kommune. Originally opened as a fishing harbor in 1931 and transferred to municipal ownership in 2001 (with 8M DKK paid to cover backlog maintenance and restructuring), the port has evolved into a multi-functional facility operating across four business units: (i) commercial fishing, where it is Denmark's 5th largest fishing port with daily landings sold via Hvide Sande Fiskeauktion (part of Danske Fiskeauktioner A/S) to over 100 European internet-buyer accounts using MSC-certified sustainable handling; (ii) offshore wind, where it serves as the O&M service hub for 90 Vattenfall turbines (Horns Rev 3, Vesterhav Syd/Nord, 757 MW total), and the support harbor for forthcoming RWE Thor (~800-1000 MW, commissioning 2027) and Nordsøen Midt/Nordsøen 1 (~1 GW, commissioning 2032) projects; (iii) bulk goods and project cargo (141,000 tons over quay in 2025, target 250,000 by 2030) including grain, fodder, biomass, stone/gravel, and 6,000-ton liquid biomass tank storage; and (iv) tourism/recreation via the Langsand holiday apartments (~91 units), autocamper overnight stays (~8,000 nights/year historically), and Open Port Day events.

The port operates on approximately 200,000 m2 of total land area, with 600 meters of quay at 7-meter depth (deepening to 8m planned for 2026), approximately 20,000 m2 of ISPS-secured storage, high-load-capacity quays rated at 10 tons/m2 with 80-ton point load, jack-up vessel capability, a heliport, ice-making plant, and a 1,400 m2 cold-storage fish-auction hall. It holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications (renewed January 2026 for a new 3-year term). A cloud-based electrical stand system ships at quayside using phone-number activation and SMS receipt for billing reconciliation, and the EU-funded Dual Ports project integrates wind, solar, heat pumps, and a 10 MW electric boiler to target 94% CO2 reduction (~6,300 tons annually) and CO2-neutral port operations by 2030. A new Kaj 109 (100-meter quay, 7m depth, ~3,500 m2 back area, contracted with C.G. Jensen in October 2025) is scheduled for completion in October 2026.

The revenue model blends transaction fees (port dues, cargo handling, fish auction commissions) with recurring/subscription leases (long-term area leases to Vattenfall for O&M facilities, Stiesdal Offshore for floating-wind foundation storage, and others). Pricing is set annually via a published Takstblad with adjustments for inflation and wage indexation; the FY2026 budget shows a 4.2M DKK surplus on a 46.1M DKK balance. Distribution is entirely direct — no resellers — with 24/7 Port Control and a HSSG service consortium of approximately 40 local companies providing integrated delivery to offshore wind operators under a single point of contact (Torben Lindberg Strømgaard). Marketing channels include a quarterly Danish/English newsletter, WindEurope conference attendance, Open Port Day community events, stakeholder surveys, and municipal-PR partnerships.

Name

Port of Hvide Sande

Legal name

Hvide Sande Havn

Website

https://www.portofhvidesande.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hvide Sande Havn is a municipal self-governing Danish port serving commercial fishing (Denmark's 5th largest fishing port), offshore wind O&M (90 Vattenfall turbines plus forthcoming RWE Thor), bulk cargo, and tourism, generating ~48M DKK 2025 revenue with a multi-year pipeline into Nordsøen 1.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Port and Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Cargo / Heavy-Lift Terminals (OOG, Oversized, Modules) (TLAHADAB), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ), High & Heavy / Project Ro-Ro Handling (Construction, Mining & Oversize Equipment) (TLAHACAI)

Keywords

• Maritime port operations
• Offshore wind services
• Fishing port facilities
• Bulk cargo handling
• Port infrastructure leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hvide Sande

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port fees and cargo charges: Revenue from ships and cargo passing through the port, including quay fees, cargo handling fees, and port dues. Cargo volumes include bulk goods, project cargo, biomass, and stone/gravel. In 2025, 141,000 tons of goods over quay were handled.
2. Area leasing: Hvide Sande Havn generates revenue by leasing port areas to various businesses. In 2025, more areas were rented out than ever before. The Langsand project generates ~170M DKK in investment with ongoing rental income from approximately 91 holiday apartments. The port aims for a 20% increase in area lease revenue by 2030.
3. Fish auction fees: Hvide Sande Fiskeauktion sells consumer fish via internet auctions to over 100 European buyers each morning. The auction is part of Danske Fiskeauktioner A/S. Revenue is generated through auction commissions on landed fish.
4. Offshore wind service and leasing: Vattenfall pays to lease port areas for O&M facilities for Horns Rev 3, Vesterhav Syd, and Vesterhav Nord (90 wind turbines total). Approximately 50 employees work in these facilities. The port leases approximately 10,000 m2 to Stiesdal Offshore for storage of wind turbine foundation components.
5. Tourism and overnight accommodation: Revenue from overnight parking (autocamper), approximately 8,000 autocamper nights in 2018, and events such as Open Port day. Langsand holiday area generates estimated 50M DKK in local turnover annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hvide Sande Havn operates a multi-functional commercial port providing quay access, cargo handling, ISPS-secured storage, fish auction services, ice production, and offshore wind O&M facilities. The port serves commercial fishing vessels, offshore wind operators (with dedicated facilities for turbine component handling and O&M hubs), bulk cargo shippers, and tourism visitors. Operations span 24/7 port control with approximately 200,000 m² of total port area, 600 meters of quay at 7-meter depth, and specialized infrastructure for project cargo up to 500 tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Wind O&M Center Dedicated offshore wind Operations & Maintenance center providing quay access with 10 tons/m² load capacity, ISPS-secured areas of ~20,000 m², jack-up capability, storage areas, heliport, and proximity to North Sea wind farms. Vattenfall's O&M center (50 employees) serves 90 wind turbines across Horns Rev 3, Vesterhav Syd, and Vesterhav Nord, supplying ~800,000 Danish households.
• Hvide Sande Fiskeauktion (Fish Auction) Internet-based daily fish auction operated by Danske Fiskeauktioner A/S selling consumer fish to over 100 European buyers each morning. Includes 1,400 m² of cold storage and is MSC-certified for sustainable fisheries. The auction is part of Danske Fiskeauktioner A/S and offers buyers transparent online access to daily landings.
• Bulk Goods Handling Bulk cargo handling for grain, fodder, stone/gravel, sand, stabilized gravel, and biomass via coaster shipping. Supports 3,000 tons per ship load, with weighbridges, covered and outdoor storage, direct quay loading/unloading, 24/7 access, crane services, and self-unloading vessels. Handled 141,000 tons of goods over quay in 2025 with a target of 250,000 tons by 2030.
• Liquid Biomass Storage and Transport Biomass import/export service featuring 6,000-ton tank storage for liquid biomass, with underground pipelines for transport from ships to storage tanks, and road network connections to biogas plants across Denmark.
• Project Cargo Handling Specialized handling of project cargo including wind turbine nacelles (up to 15 MW), blades (up to 80m), transformers (over 200 tons), and foundation components (up to 500 tons). Used by Stiesdal Offshore, Welcon, and other wind industry suppliers.
• Port Area Leasing Long-term leasing of port areas to enterprise customers including Vattenfall (O&M facilities for 90 turbines), Stiesdal Offshore (10,000 m² for wind turbine foundation storage), and other commercial tenants. The Langsand project has 91 holiday apartments under development (~170M DKK investment) with the port targeting a 20% increase in area lease revenue by 2030.
• ISPS-Secured Storage Areas ISPS-compliant secured storage areas of approximately 20,000 m² for high-value port tenants. Supports offshore wind O&M operations and security-sensitive cargo storage, including Stiesdal Offshore's 10,000 m² within the ISPS fence for floating wind turbine foundation components.
• Autocamper Overnight Parking and Tourism Facilities Self-service autocamper overnight parking (~8,000 nights annually) with new card payment systems (no cash), plus holiday apartment and summer house rentals in the Langsand area (91 units generating ~50M DKK local annual turnover). Includes Open Port Day events, marina facilities for pleasure boats, and guest sailor services.
• Fishing Port Services and Ice Supply Provides daily fish landing services, ice-making plant supply, fuel/bunker services, equipment storage halls, and coordination with local shipyards (Hvide Sande Shipyard, Vestværftet) for fishing vessel repair. Supports Denmark's 5th largest fishing port with both consumer fish and industrial fish landings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 94% (~6,300 tons annually) through Dual Ports project combining wind power, solar, heat pumps, and 10 MW electric boiler
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ringkøbing-Skjern KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Municipal owner of Hvide Sande Havn (since 2001). Supports swing bridge and 'Byens Plads' project on Sluseøen with 2M DKK contribution plus 20M DKK from Erhvervsfremmebestyrelsen and contributions from Realdania and Dansk Kyst- og Naturturisme. Planning svingbro (swing bridge) connecting city center to Sluseøen. Collaborates on Langsand holiday area development.
• Win@Sea Consortium (SeaAction project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Seaweed cultivation project in Vesterhav Syd wind farm involving Hvide Sande Havn, HSSG, Aarhus University (ECO-science), Vattenfall, Arctic Seaweed (Norway), Kerteminde Seafarm, Ocean Rainforest (Faroe Islands), Kattegatcentret, Copenhagen University, and local companies Hvide Sande Seafood, OmHu, and Ringkøbing Fjord Museer. Testing sugar kelp growth on lines in offshore wind farm. Local fishers' vessels used for seeding and harvesting. Aim to create local seaweed processing products (fish cakes with seaweed, seaweed beer, seasonings, pesto, dried seaweed ingredients).
• Stiesdal OffshorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Stiesdal Offshore rents 10,000 m2 within ISPS fence for storage, handling, and loading of floating wind turbine foundation components. Components weigh up to 500 tons each (total 3,000 tons loaded onto MV Hilke). Partnership enabled loading of 7 foundation elements produced by Welcon in Give, Denmark, shipped to Spain for further assembly with 15 MW turbines.
• Rohde NielsenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2023Marine contractor engaged for ongoing dredging of the port's inlet. Contract signed for preventive dredging with larger capacity equipment and solid backup on dredging vessels. Effective from July 1, 2023, replacing the port's own vessel 'Træl' for professional maintenance of 7m+ depth in the approach channel.
• C.G. JensenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Construction contractor awarded the quay 109 project at Vesthavnen. Contract signed in October 2025 for the new 100-meter quay with 7m depth and ~7,000 m2 back area. Project scheduled for completion October 2026.
• Hvide Sande Shipyard (Seasight Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202375-year-old shipbuilding and repair company, the largest employer on port premises. Builds fishing vessels, CTVs (crew transfer vessels) for offshore wind, and special vessels. Comprises Hvide Sande Shipyard, Seasight Solutions, Seasight Davits, and Hvide Sande Agency & Supply. Agency, stevedoring, crane, and tugboat services provided by subsidiary.
• VattenfallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2021Vattenfall signed lease agreement with Hvide Sande Havn to establish O&M hub for Vesterhav Syd, Vesterhav Nord, and Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farms. ~50 employees work at the facilities. The partnership was formalized in October 2021. Vattenfall serves approximately 90 turbines (757 MW) from the port, supplying ~800,000 Danish households. The port is also designated as O&M center for Thor wind farm (RWE, ~800-1000 MW, commissioning by 2027) and Nordsøen Midt (1 GW, ~20 km from port, commissioning by 2032).
• RWE (Thor Wind Farm)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2020Thor wind farm (~800-1000 MW, ~24 nautical miles NW of Hvide Sande, commissioning by 2027) selected Hvide Sande as support harbor during installation phase. Fred. Olsen Windcarrier's jack-up vessel JILL mobilized from Hvide Sande for geotechnical surveys. Multiple vessels used Hvide Sande during Thor's installation phase.
• Hvide Sande Service Group (HSSG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019HSSG is a network of ~40 local companies providing comprehensive services to port users 24/7, including ship supply, stevedoring, electronics, hydraulics, fish processing, accommodation, shipyard repairs, rigging, and fuel. One contact point (Forretningsfører Torben Lindberg Strømgaard) connects clients with appropriate local providers. HSSG was established in 2011 to market the area's companies and capabilities. Critical in winning Vattenfall as service harbor partner.
• Hvide Sande Fjernvarme (District Heating)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in Dual Ports EU-supported project to supply district heating using wind turbine electricity, solar panels, heat pumps, and 10 MW electric boiler. Project aims for 94% CO2 reduction (~6,300 tons annually) and zero fossil fuels for town heating. Also includes theoretical hydrogen production and wave energy projects.
• Danske Fiskeauktioner A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Operates Hvide Sande Fiskeauktion, selling consumer fish via internet auctions to over 100 European buyers daily. Holds MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification for sustainable fisheries. Invested in 350 m2 renovation of auction hall facilities for personnel, administration, and auction operations (renovation planned 2023-2024).

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Port of Esbjerg: Denmark's largest offshore wind hub on the west coast, serving as the primary installation and O&M base for North Sea wind farms. Direct competitor for offshore wind contracts and fishing operations, with deeper draft and larger scale than Hvide Sande.
• Port of Thyborøn: Danish west coast fishing and offshore port with similar mix of commercial fishing and offshore wind activities. Comparable in scale and customer segments to Hvide Sande, also pursuing wind O&M and project cargo opportunities.
• Port of Hanstholm: Major Danish commercial fishing port in northern Jutland with similar fishing-port infrastructure profile (auction, cold storage, quay facilities) and emerging offshore wind activities. Comparable mid-size Danish municipal port operating model.
• Port of Cuxhaven: German North Sea port specializing in offshore wind logistics, including foundation and cable storage, O&M bases, and crew transfer. Similar positioning to Hvide Sande as a mid-size port serving offshore wind operators in German waters.
• Groningen Seaports (Eemshaven): Dutch North Sea port operating Eemshaven as a major offshore wind installation and O&M hub. Comparable in serving North Sea wind farms with dedicated high-load quays, ISPS-secured storage, and project cargo handling for wind components.
• ABP Lowestoft: UK port operated by Associated British Ports serving as a key offshore wind O&M base for East Anglia and other North Sea projects. Similar mid-size port pivoting from traditional fishing/commercial activities to offshore wind support.
• Port of Grenaa: Danish port on the east coast of Jutland with offshore wind activities and ro-ro facilities. Comparable mid-size Danish municipal port pursuing similar fishing-to-offshore-wind diversification strategy.
• Port of Frederikshavn: Danish north Jutland port with mixed cargo, ferry, and offshore-related activities. Comparable mid-size Danish municipal port with diversified commercial activity profile including fishing industry support.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Bremerhaven: Large German North Sea port with major offshore wind cluster (Windenergie-Cluster), serving as a broader hub for installation, O&M, and component manufacturing. Significantly larger scale but overlapping customer base in European offshore wind.
• Port of Hull (ABP): Major UK port on the Humber serving as a primary offshore wind installation hub for Dogger Bank and other North Sea projects. Significantly larger scale and broader industrial base but overlapping customer set in European offshore wind supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles12 records

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