Rønne Havn

What Rønne Havn does

Rønne Havn A/S operates Bornholm's primary commercial port and is the easternmost commercial port in Denmark. The company is structured as a Danish public limited company (A/S) wholly owned by Bornholms Regionskommune, with approximately 30+ employees across commercial, maritime, port service, and administrative functions. Founded centuries ago and modernized through a major Phase 1 expansion completed in October 2019, Rønne Havn handles over 1.4 million tons of cargo and more than 3,000 ship calls annually.

The port's core infrastructure includes 11m water depth quays, 50 ton/sqm load capacity, 150,000 sqm of dedicated project area, two mobile harbor cranes (Liebherr LH 110 and LHM 250 with 64-ton lift), a 940 HP tugboat (Ursus), and full ISPS-compliant security. Its product portfolio spans five segments: ferry services (Molslinjen, TT-Lines, Polferries connecting Bornholm to Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and Germany), cruise (60+ calls in 2024 with ~45,000 passengers), bulk cargo handling (over 1M tons annually including animal feed, sand, and liquid fuels), offshore wind operations (installation and service hub for Kriegers Flak 604.8 MW, Arcadis Ost 1, Baltic Eagle, Baltic Power, and Arkona Wind Farm), and property/facility rental of port areas, warehouses, and buildings. Supporting services include crane operations, towing, mooring, electricity and water supply, and waste reception.

Rønne Havn generates revenue through transaction-based port service fees (berth, crane, mooring, waste, utilities), cargo handling charges, recurring rental income from port areas and warehouses, ferry route support agreements, and offshore wind base operations fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; ferry pricing is set by operators. The company holds TEN-T Comprehensive port status, the world's first four-ISO certification (9001, 14001, 45001, DS 49001), and was the first Danish port certified in four UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is actively positioning for maritime electrification through partnerships with Stillstrom (by Maersk), Ørsted, Haldor Topsøe, and the BalticSeaH2 Consortium, targeting a strategic role as Energy Island Bornholm's maritime node.

Name

Rønne Havn

Legal name

Rønne Havn A/S

Website

https://roennehavn.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rønne Havn A/S is a Danish municipal port company wholly owned by Bornholms Regionskommune, operating Bornholm's primary commercial port with five segments: ferry, cruise, bulk cargo, offshore wind operations, and port facility rentals. It serves enterprise customers across the Baltic Sea including major offshore wind developers, ferry operators, and bulk cargo companies, handling over 1.4 million tons of cargo annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations & Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers (THAIALAH), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), Terminal & Shipyard Towage (Intra-Port/Facility Moves) (TLAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Maritime services
• Ferry services
• Cargo handling
• Offshore wind logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Rønne

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Service Fees: Fees for ships calling at port including berth fees, security charges, and service fees for mooring, crane services, waste reception, and utilities (electricity, water)
2. Cargo Handling: Revenue from handling bulk goods, project cargo, and goods transported via ferry routes. Over 1 million tons of bulk cargo and 1.4 million tons total goods handled annually.
3. Property and Facility Rental: Rental of port areas, warehouses, and buildings to maritime companies, logistics operators, and offshore wind developers. Includes enclosed areas for storage, handling, and project activities with direct dock access.
4. Ferry Route Support: Revenue from ferry operations connecting Bornholm to Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and Germany, serving as the lifeline for the island's supply chain and tourism.
5. Offshore Wind Base Operations: Base fees from offshore wind developers using Rønne as installation and service hub for Baltic Sea wind farms including Kriegers Flak, Arcadis Ost 1, Baltic Eagle, and Baltic Power projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rønne Havn operates Bornholm's main commercial port in Denmark, providing ferry connections, cruise ship services, bulk cargo handling, and offshore wind logistics. The port also delivers supporting port services including crane operations, tugboat/towing, mooring, electricity and water supply, waste reception, and ISPS security, along with rental of port areas and warehouses.

Product overview

Rønne Havn is a port operations company offering integrated maritime services as a unified platform. The core portfolio includes ferry connections (Færger), cruise services (Krydstogt), bulk cargo handling, and offshore wind operations as the main business segments. Supporting these are port services including crane services (Kranservice with 'INA' and 'SØS' cranes), tugboat/towing (Bugsering with vessel 'Ursus'), mooring (Trosseføring), electricity and water supply (Levering af el/vand), waste reception (Modtagelse af affald), and excavation permits (Gravetilladelse). The company also offers rental of port areas and buildings (Leje af arealer og bygninger) and ISPS security services. Together these form a comprehensive port ecosystem serving as Bornholm's primary supply hub and Baltic Sea energy port.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Færger (Ferry Services) Port infrastructure and berthing for ferry operators (Molslinjen, TT-Lines, Polferries) providing daily passenger, vehicle, and cargo connections between Bornholm and mainland Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and Germany.
• Krydstogt (Cruise Services) Cruise port services for international cruise vessels, accommodating ships up to 350m length, including berthing, husbandry, waste reception, provisions, utilities, and shore excursion coordination.
• Bulk Cargo Handling Handling of bulk goods including terminals for animal feed, sand export, and liquid fuels. Over 1 million tons of bulk goods handled annually, supporting the island's economy and construction needs.
• Offshore Wind Operations Installation, logistics, and servicing base for offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea, including handling of wind turbine and foundation installations for major regional projects such as Kriegers Flak, Arcadis Ost 1, Baltic Eagle, and Baltic Power.
• Leje af arealer og bygninger (Rental of Areas and Buildings) Rental of enclosed areas for storage, handling, and project activities with direct access to quay and infrastructure, plus warehouses available on a limited basis for maritime businesses and logistics operators.
• Kranservice (Crane Service) Two mobile harbor cranes available: 'INA' (Liebherr LH 110 hydraulic crane) for bulk operations and 'SØS' (Liebherr LHM 250 wire crane) with 64-ton lifting capacity for project cargo.
• Bugsering (Towing) Tugboat services from roads to harbor and vice versa using the 'Ursus' tugboat (19.37m length, 940 HP/701 kW motor). Pilot required for harbor towing.
• Trosseføring (Mooring) Mooring services where the number of mooring personnel is determined by the port authority based on vessel size, type, and quay used.
• Levering af el (Electricity Supply) Electricity supply at most quays, including Tallykey stands for direct purchase at certain locations.
• Levering af vand (Water Supply) Freshwater supply at most quays, including Tallykey stands for direct purchase at certain locations.
• Modtagelse af affald (Waste Reception) Waste reception facilities for ship waste including operational waste, cargo residues, sewage, and oily waste, provided in accordance with current legislation.
• Gravetilladelse (Excavation Permit) Permits required for companies needing to excavate on roads and areas within Rønne Havn.
• ISPS-sikkerhed (ISPS Security) Port security services fully implemented according to the ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code), including access control, surveillance, and drone flight regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles 1.4 million tons of cargo annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stillstrom by MaerskcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2024Collaboration on maritime electrification at Energy Island Bornholm. Stillstrom provides electric charging infrastructure solutions for vessels while Rønne Havn contributes operational experience. Joint report 'Bornholm Energy Island: Powering Maritime Electrification' demonstrates how offshore wind can power maritime electrification in Baltic Sea.
• Baltic Energy IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2024Foundation connecting European stakeholders to promote offshore energy hubs and energy islands. Partners with Rønne Havn on cross-sector energy infrastructure linking offshore wind, transmission, and maritime transport.
• ØrstedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffshore wind developer participating in Bornholm Bunker Hub consortium for green ship fuel station. Also partner in REACTRF feasibility study for Power-to-X production on Bornholm.
• Haldor TopsøecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in Bornholm Bunker Hub consortium testing green ship fuel station possibilities. Also partner in Power-to-X feasibility study providing catalyst and technology expertise.
• Bunker HoldingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBunker fuel supplier participating in Bornholm Bunker Hub consortium to explore green fuel opportunities for shipping.
• MolslinjencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ferry operator providing daily connections between Bornholm and mainland Denmark. Operating agreement includes land power connection for fast ferry at Øernes Kaj and volume-based rebate structure supporting Destination Bornholm tourism promotion.
• Siemens GamesacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChosen as shipping port for wind turbine components for Kriegers Flak offshore wind project (604.8 MW). 150,000 sqm project area designed for heavy component handling.
• Per Aarsleff A/ScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for harbor expansion (2017-2019), constructing new 1,150m breakwater, 300m multipurpose quay, Ro/Ro ramp, and 150,000 sqm port area with 11m water depth.
• VattenfallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffshore wind developer using Rønne Havn for Kriegers Flak project logistics and future Baltic Eagle project operations.
• ParkwindcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffshore wind developer using Rønne as service hub for Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm near Rügen, Germany.
• IberdrolaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffshore wind developer for Baltic Eagle project in Baltic Sea using Rønne Havn facilities.
• VBMS (Boskalis)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected as service hub for VBMS cable installation work on Arkona Wind Farm project (385 MW), supporting 220 offshore workers.
• KPI Bridge OilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBunker fuel supplier marketing Rønne Havn as bunkering location for ships transiting Baltic Sea.
• Destination BornholmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism promotion organization receiving volume-based funding from Rønne Havn through ferry operator agreements to promote Bornholm as destination.
• BalticSeaH2 ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner42+ partners from 9 Baltic Sea countries working on large-scale hydrogen valley development. Rønne Havn participates in Task 4.2 (Marine Sector) exploring hydrogen bunkering facilities for maritime sector.
• Offshore Center BornholmminorOthersLocal organization promoting Bornholm's offshore wind capabilities and hosting industry events like Windforce Baltic Sea 2016.
• Bornholmslinjen (formerly Færgen A/S)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrevious ferry operator with historical relationship; legal dispute over tariff structure resolved.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port of Malmö (CMP): Major Swedish ferry/cruise/cargo port on the Øresund. Comparable in ferry/cruise mix and proximity to Bornholm routes, though serving a much larger Scandinavian hinterland and operating a broader container and cruise portfolio.
• Port of Grenaa: Danish commercial port handling bulk cargo, project cargo, and offshore wind logistics on the Kattegat. Comparable as a mid-sized Danish multi-purpose port pursuing offshore wind and renewable energy adjacent opportunities.
• Port of Esbjerg: Denmark's largest offshore wind hub and a major commercial port. Directly comparable as a Danish port that built a leadership position serving North Sea/Baltic offshore wind developers, with similar cargo, ferry, and project-cargo segments - the closest structural analog to Rønne's offshore-wind strategy.
• Port of Sassnitz: German Baltic port on Rügen with ferry, cruise, and rail-ferry operations plus adjacent offshore wind logistics ambitions. Comparable as a regional Baltic port pursuing the same offshore-wind installation/service hub strategy that Rønne has executed.
• Port of Swinoujscie: Polish Baltic port operated as part of Szczecin-Swinoujscie complex, directly linked to Rønne via TT-Lines ferry route. Comparable as a passenger/cargo ferry terminal on the Baltic with overlapping Polish tourist and freight flows.
• Port of Ystad: Swedish ferry port directly connected to Rønne via Bornholmslinjen services. Highly comparable as a Baltic ferry/cruise passenger terminal with overlapping customer base and similar seasonal ferry dynamics on the Sweden-Bornholm corridor.
• Port of Aarhus: Denmark's largest commercial port and a multi-segment operator (container, bulk, cruise, ferry). Comparable in operating model, broad service portfolio, and Danish regulatory environment, though materially larger in container throughput.
• Port of Kalundborg: Danish commercial port with bulk, container, and industrial cargo operations supporting larger industrial customers (Novo Nordisk, Equinor). Comparable as a Danish industrial/merchant port pursuing green-fuel bunkering and renewable-energy adjacency.

Others

• Stillstrom (by Maersk): Maersk-owned provider of offshore vessel charging infrastructure and maritime electrification solutions. Listed as OTHERS rather than peer because Stillstrom is an infrastructure/equipment partner in Rønne's electrification roadmap, not a competing port operator.

Regional players

• Port of Kiel: Major German Baltic port focused on ferry and cruise, with international ferry connections to Scandinavia and growing offshore wind logistics. Regional peer rather than direct competitor because it serves a different catchment and primarily competes with Swedish/Danish ports rather than Bornholm traffic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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