BORG HAVN IKS

What BORG HAVN IKS does

Borg Havn IKS is an inter-municipal port company (IKS) incorporated in Norway in 1993 and wholly owned by the municipalities of Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, and Hvaler. It operates a multi-purpose port network spanning from Utgårdskilen in the south to Sarpsborg in the north, anchored by the Øraterminalen industrial hub in Fredrikstad and a secondary terminal at Alvim in Sarpsborg. The company provides terminal operations, crane services, indoor and outdoor storage, cargo handling, fishing and commercial port services, cruise and guest marina facilities, motorhome parking, ISPS security, and environmental services including ship waste reception and abandoned vessel removal. Notable technical and sustainability capabilities include a Smart Borg Havn digitalization program, electric crane operations, a 2 GWh small-scale wind power project targeting 2030 energy self-sufficiency, and wholly-owned subsidiaries Borg CO2, Borg CO2 Terminal, and Borg Hydrogen AS exploring carbon capture and hydrogen logistics.

The company monetizes through harbor fees and dues (vessel calls, berth usage), terminal and crane operations (transaction-based), indoor and outdoor storage and warehouse rental including a 17,000 m² lignin warehouse under development for Borregaard and specialized cold storage (subscription/recurring), and recreational services such as guest marina and motorhome parking. Pricing is publicly disclosed via an annual Prisregulativ document. Customers include major European shipping lines (Eimskip, Unifeeder, DFDS, NorLines, Wilson Eurocarriers) operating fixed weekly and biweekly feeder services, alongside industrial tenants Borregaard, Nexans, Batteryretur, and Norsk Gjenvinning Metall. Channel relationships are intermediated by shipping agent Andersen & Mørck AS. Reported annual revenue is approximately NOK 200 million with the company described as self-financing and operating with solid finances under a ~19-employee headcount.

Name

BORG HAVN IKS

Legal name

Borg Havn IKS

Website

https://borg-havn.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borg Havn IKS is a Norwegian inter-municipal port company operating multi-purpose terminals, cargo handling, storage, and shipping services across Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, and Hvaler for industrial tenants and European liner operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Marinas (713930)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Port operations
• Cargo handling
• Maritime logistics
• Terminal services
• Port infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Gamle Fredrikstad

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Harbor Fees and Dues: Revenue from vessel calls, berth fees, and maritime services for commercial and recreational vessels including cruise ships, cargo ships, and fishing vessels
2. Terminal and Logistics Operations: Revenue from cargo handling, crane operations, loading/unloading services, and terminal logistics management
3. Storage and Warehouse Rental: Revenue from indoor and outdoor storage facilities, warehouse rental including specialized lignin warehouse and cold storage facilities
4. Recreational Services: Revenue from guest harbor services, boat slips, and motorhome parking facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Borg Havn IKS operates a multi-use inter-municipal port providing terminal operations (crane and cargo handling), freight and container logistics, indoor and outdoor storage and warehousing, commercial and fishing port facilities, cruise and guest marina berths, motorhome parking, ISPS security, ship waste reception, fairway and route services, and boat wreck removal across sites in Gamle Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, and Hvaler.

Product overview

Borg Havn IKS is an inter-municipal port company providing comprehensive physical port and logistics services. The company operates as a multi-purpose port with integrated services including terminal operations (crane and cargo handling), freight/cargo processing across multiple locations (Fredrikstad, Hvaler, Sarpsborg), indoor and outdoor storage facilities, commercial and fishing port operations, cruise services, guest marina facilities, and environmental services including ship waste management and abandoned vessel removal. The company also provides ISPS security compliance services and operates the Øraterminalen as its main hub. Borg Havn functions as a physical infrastructure and logistics provider rather than a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terminal Operations (Terminaloperasjoner) Core port terminal services at Øraterminalen including loading/unloading, crane operations, and logistics handling for cargo vessels and industrial customers.
• Cargo/Freight Handling (Godsbehandling)
• Indoor Storage (Innendørs Lagring)
• Outdoor Storage (Utendørs Lagring)
• Guest Marina and Motorhome Parking (Gjestehavn, bobil og parkering)
• Commercial and Fishing Ports (Nærings- og fiskehavner)
• Cruise Services (Cruise)
• Boat Slip and Berth Rental (Utleie kai- og båtplasser)
• ISPS Port Security (ISPS)
• Ship Waste Reception (Skipsavfall)
• Fairway and Route Information (Farled og Rutesøk)
• Boat Wreck and Ownerless Boat Removal (Båtvrak og Eierløse Båter)

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions reduced by 600 tons annually equivalent to 325 passenger cars through wind power project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andersen & Mørck AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary shipping agent and operator at Borg Havn, handling operations for multiple shipping lines including DFDS and Unifeeder services. Provides operational contacts and coordination services for vessel calls.
• EimskipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor shipping line with regular feeder services to Faroe Islands, Iceland, Immingham, and Rotterdam operating every other week. Booking contact through Eimskip Norway AS.
• UnifeedercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContainer shipping line with twice weekly services to Germany, Bremerhafen, Hamburg, and Rotterdam.
• NorLines AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoastal shipping operator with weekly services to Norwegian coast, Denmark (Grenå), and Germany. Major tenant with Lager 12 warehouse facility.
• Wilson EurocarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipping line with weekly service to Duisburg, Germany.
• DFDScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational shipping company with weekly service to Immingham and Zeebrugge.
• Smart Innovation NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for smart city/port concepts including big data, digitalization, renewable energy, water, mobility, transport, and sustainable transport solutions. Program coordinator position established.
• ENOVAcoreOthersGovernment agency providing funding support for renewable energy projects including wind power (372,000 NOK), energy package/solar (9.7 million NOK), and climate initiatives.
• Østfold Energi AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in wind power project providing expertise on wind power and energy systems, with co-investment in renewable energy solutions.
• Østfoldforskning/NorsusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner providing climate accounting services using GHG Protocol methodology for Borg Havn's environmental reporting.
• COWI ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consultancy partner in wind power feasibility study providing technical assessment and project planning.
• Zephyr ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWind power technology partner contributing expertise in wind turbine solutions and energy systems.
• BorregaardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor industrial customer with 17,000 m² lignin warehouse under development. 500 million NOK investment in production upgrades with significant logistics through Borg Havn.
• AS BatterireturcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBattery collection and recycling company with 3,500 m² facility on 10,000 m² site, establishing national operations hub at Øra.
• KystverketcoreOthersNorwegian Coastal Administration responsible for fairway maintenance, dredging projects, and navigation marker systems. Implementation partner for fairway improvements.
• PIANCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Navigation Association for knowledge sharing and best practices in port and waterway infrastructure. Active participation in annual conferences.
• Port of ZeebruggeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational port partnership exploring collaboration projects and knowledge exchange with European ports.
• Fredrikstad kommunecoreOthersOne of three owner municipalities, providing governance through representation in the board and supervisory council.
• Sarpsborg kommunecoreOthersOne of three owner municipalities, providing governance through representation in the board and supervisory council.
• Hvaler kommunecoreOthersJoined as third owner municipality in 2018, bringing fishing harbors and recreational facilities to the company portfolio.
• Klimapartnere ØstfoldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional climate partnership network for greenhouse gas reduction and green business development in Østfold region.
• Innovasjon NorgeminorOthersProvided project development support and funding for timber construction warehouse project (Lager 12) and other innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bergen Havn (Port of Bergen): Larger Norwegian public port authority on the western coast with extensive container, cruise, and bulk operations. Comparable business model as a publicly-owned port operator but at a substantially larger scale and broader service portfolio than Borg Havn.
• Port of Aarhus (Aarhus Havn): Largest Danish public port authority operating container, bulk, and cruise terminals. Comparable as a publicly-owned multimodal port operator serving industrial customers and shipping lines, with overlapping North Sea trade routes.
• Oslo Havn (Port of Oslo): The largest port in Norway, located at the head of Oslofjord. Directly comparable as a public Norwegian port authority operating container, cruise, ferry, and bulk cargo terminals, but at substantially larger scale and with broader hinterland reach than Borg Havn.
• Port of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Hamn): Largest Nordic port and dominant Scandinavian container hub. Directly comparable as a publicly-owned port operator with container, energy, and RoRo terminals, but at significantly larger scale and as a primary competitor for shipping line route decisions in the region.

Regional players

• Halden Havn: Public port in Østfold county, Norway, in close geographic proximity to Borg Havn. Serves similar industrial and forestry customers in the Svinesund region, with overlapping industrial customers and hinterland.
• Moss Havn: Public port in eastern Norway at the Oslofjord, similar geographic scope to Borg Havn. Operates cargo handling and storage facilities for regional industrial customers, with overlapping hinterland and customer base in the Østfold/Oslofjord region.

Direct peers

• Larvik Havn: Norwegian public port serving container, bulk, and ferry traffic on the Skagerrak coast. Comparable size and operating model to Borg Havn, with similar focus on industrial cargo, storage, and blue-chip shipping line relationships.
• Kristiansand Havn: Regional Norwegian inter-municipal port authority on the southern coast, operating container, bulk, and cruise terminals. Comparable to Borg Havn in operating model (multi-municipal ownership), vessels served, and cargo mix including Borregaard-style industrial traffic.
• Drammen Havn: Southern Norwegian public port authority serving container, bulk, and project cargo. Similar mid-sized public port operator with industrial cluster adjacency and multimodal connections, making it a directly comparable peer for Borg Havn.

Others

• Port of Zeebrugge: Major Belgian port authority explicitly identified as an international partnership peer of Borg Havn. Comparable as a publicly-supported port operator with an MOU-style knowledge exchange relationship, focused on best-practice exchange in port operations and sustainability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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