What Stavangerregionen Havn does

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS is a Norwegian intermunicipal port authority (IKS) headquartered at Strandkaien 46, Stavanger, operating multi-purpose port infrastructure centered on the Risavika terminal complex, with additional facilities at Mekjarvik and Stavanger city. The company serves three distinct segments: offshore oil and gas operators via Risavika BASE (360m+ quay, ~10m depth, bunkering, 93 mål of industrial area), cargo and project cargo shippers via Risavika GODS (575m+ quay, 13m+ depth, smartgate system, 2 RoRo ramps, 100 mål of warehouse/office space), and ferry operators on routes to Bergen (Norway) and Hirtshals (Denmark) via Risavika UTENRIKS (158.5m+ quay, 14m depth, LNG bunkering). The company positions itself as serving North Europe's largest oil and gas cluster and holds over 1,000 years of port history at Risavika.

The technology stack comprises port infrastructure and terminal management systems including ISPS-compliant security systems, smartgate cargo processing, weather monitoring stations, LNG bunkering facilities, and ship traffic management. Revenue is generated through usage-based port service fees covering mooring/unmooring, skilled labor lending (hourly), water delivery (per tonne), water connection/disconnection, and electricity (per kWh), supplemented by terminal area rentals and warehouse/office leases. A complete price list is publicly available, and services are booked directly through the port authority via phone or email. Distribution is direct to shipping companies, ferry operators, cargo handlers, and offshore companies with no intermediary partners.

The company's growth posture is anchored on 200 mål (~50 hectares) of available development land at Risavika and a series of strategic partnerships targeting energy transition, including Norwegian Offshore Wind, Elnett21, and Grønt Kystfartsprogram (Green Coastal Shipping Program). Additional partnerships span cruise promotion (Cruise Norway), maritime industry development (Maritimt Forum), offshore energy events (ONS), shortsea shipping, and the Tall Ships Races 2026 host city initiative. Headcount is in the 11–50 range, consistent with an administrative port authority structure rather than a labor-intensive operating company.

Name

Stavangerregionen Havn

Legal name

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS

Website

https://risavika.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS is a Norwegian intermunicipal port authority operating multi-purpose terminals at Risavika, Mekjarvik, and Stavanger, serving offshore oil and gas operators, cargo handlers, and ferry lines with deep-water quays, LNG bunkering, and usage-based port services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire) (TLAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ferry & Domestic Passenger Terminal Operations (TLAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Port terminal operations
• Cargo handling services
• Offshore base services
• Ferry terminal services
• Maritime logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavanger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS operates a multi-terminal public port authority serving the Stavanger region with three core terminal services at Risavika: an offshore base terminal, a RoRo-capable cargo terminal, and an LNG-fueled ferry terminal (Bergen/Hirtshals). The company sells usage-based port services including mooring, water delivery (per tonne), power (per kWh), skilled labor lending (per hour), waste management, ISPS security, and weather monitoring, alongside leasing of port-side industrial/warehouse area and development land at Risavika, Mekjarvik, and Stavanger.

Product overview

Stavangerregionen Havn operates a multi-terminal port infrastructure centered around Risavika, with additional terminals at Mekjarvik and Stavanger. The offering consists of three distinct terminal services at Risavika: Risavika BASE (offshore terminal for oil and gas operations with bunkering), Risavika GODS (cargo terminal with RoRo capabilities), and Risavika UTENRIKS (ferry terminal with LNG fuel). These are complemented by core port services including mooring, water and power supply, waste management, and security. The port also offers guest harbors and property/land development opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Risavika BASE (Offshore Terminal) Offshore base terminal for oil and gas industry supporting North Europe's largest oil and gas cluster. Provides approximately 10 m depth, over 360 m of quay spread across 3 piers, bunkering facilities, and 93 mål (approx. 93,000 sqm) of industrial area with industrial, warehouse, and office buildings. Targeted at offshore base operators and rig-service companies serving North Sea oil and gas operations.
• Risavika GODS (Cargo Terminal) Cargo terminal handling conventional cargo and project cargo with over 575 m of quay across 2 piers, depths exceeding 13 m, sufficient crane capacity, a Smartgate solution, two RoRo ramps, and 100 mål (approx. 100,000 sqm) of warehouse and office space. Targeted at conventional freight operators, project cargo shippers, and RoRo carriers routing cargo into Stavanger's industry and city.
• Risavika UTENRIKS (Ferry Terminal) Domestic and international ferry terminal serving Bergen (Norway) and Hirtshals (Denmark) routes. Features 158.5 m + 37 m dolphin berth with approximately 14 m depth, LNG bunkering facilities, and a modern terminal building with observation views. Ferries operate on environmentally friendlier LNG fuel, targeting passenger ferry operators prioritizing green-corridor routes.
• Port Services Core port services including mooring and unmooring, skilled worker lending (hourly), water delivery (tonnes), water connection/disconnection, electricity supply (kWh), waste sorting, weather monitoring, ship traffic management, ISPS security, and webcam surveillance. Targeted at all vessel operators, cargo handlers, and ferry lines calling at Stavangerregionen Havn terminals.
• Guest Harbors (Gjestehavner) Guest harbors (gjestehavner) operated by Stavangerregionen Havn for visiting leisure craft, positioned alongside the port authority's commercial terminals at Risavika, Mekjarvik, and Stavanger.
• Port Real Estate and Development Land Leasing of port-side industrial, warehouse, and office space at Risavika, plus 200 mål (approx. 50 hectares) of additional development land offered to existing and new customers seeking expansion or relocation adjacent to terminal operations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Cruise NorwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for cruise shipping promotion and coordination. Cruise Norway is a national organization promoting Norwegian cruise destinations.
• Maritimt ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaritime industry forum collaboration for regional maritime industry development and networking.
• ONS (Offshore Northern Seas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for offshore energy industry events and promotion of Stavanger as an energy capital.
• Elnett21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership related to energy transition initiatives in the Stavanger region.
• Grønt Kystfartsprogram (Green Coastal Shipping Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting environmentally sustainable coastal shipping initiatives.
• Shortsea ShippingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership promoting shortsea shipping as an alternative to road transport.
• Norwegian Offshore WindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting offshore wind energy development in Norway.
• Tall Ships Races Stavanger 2018/2026minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost city partnership for international tall ships sailing event, showcasing Stavanger as a maritime destination.
• Nordic Edge Expo 2017minorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipation in smart city and innovation expo event in the region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Haugesund Havn: Norwegian west coast port also serving the North Sea offshore oil & gas industry and ferry traffic. Closest geographic competitor to Stavangerregionen Havn with overlapping offshore base and ferry service offerings.
• Aberdeen Harbour Board: UK North Sea energy hub port operating dedicated offshore support and cruise terminals. Directly comparable as a port authority historically anchored in offshore oil & gas support and now pivoting toward offshore wind and green energy.
• Bergen Havn (Port of Bergen): Western Norway port authority operating cruise, ferry, and cargo terminals including the destination ferry route from Stavanger. Directly comparable multi-purpose port with ferry and offshore service exposure.
• Kristiansand Havn: Norwegian southern coast port authority offering cargo, ferry, and offshore service terminals. Comparable as a regional Norwegian intermunicipal port with multi-purpose operations.
• Oslo Havn (Port of Oslo): Largest Norwegian port authority operating multi-purpose passenger, cruise, ferry, and container terminals. Directly comparable as a municipally-owned port authority providing terminal services across multiple cargo types in Norway.
• Esbjerg Havn: Danish port that transformed from an oil & gas base into Europe's leading offshore wind logistics hub. Highly comparable trajectory to Stavangerregionen Havn given shared offshore energy origins and active offshore wind pivot.

Regional players

• Tromsø Havn: Northern Norway port authority operating cruise, ferry, and cargo terminals. Comparable as a Norwegian municipal port with passenger terminal exposure but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Göteborgs Hamn (Port of Gothenburg): Scandinavia's largest port and a broader incumbent operating container, energy, ferry, and RoRo terminals. Comparable as a multi-purpose Scandinavian port authority serving similar customer segments in the Nordic region.

Others

• Westport AS (Tananger Logistics): Logistics operator at Stavangerregionen Havn's Risavika GODS terminal (booking line: [email protected]). Comparable as an on-site cargo handling operator integrated with the port's goods terminal services.
• Color Line (Ferry Operator at nearby terminals): Major Norwegian ferry operator that partners with ports (including potentially Stavanger region routes to Hirtshals). Comparable as a customer/ecosystem participant in the Norwegian ferry and port services value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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