Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS

What Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS does

Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS is a publicly owned Norwegian inter-municipal port authority (IKS) operating one of Norway's largest port districts, spanning 9 municipalities (Aure, Averøy, Gjemnes, Heim, Kristiansund, Smøla, Sunndal, Surnadal, and Tingvoll) and 23 quay installations after Hitra's departure from the IKS. The company is governed by a havneråd (port council) and havnestyre (port board) under Norwegian public law and is headquartered at Nordmørsterminalen on Devoldholmen in Kristiansund. KNH runs 24/7 port control via phone and VHF channel 12, manages quay access, coordinates vessel calls, and provides associated services.

The company records approximately 11,600 annual vessel calls and 5.6 million tonnes of cargo throughput, making it the third largest port in Norway by cargo volume excluding container traffic. Revenue is generated from six streams: harbor dues (kaivederlag), fairway fees (farvannsavgift), ISPS security fees, cargo dues (varevederlag), usage-based service fees (mooring assistance, water, waste, shore power), and recurring rental income from the Nordmørsterminalen office building. The underlying technology stack is Portwin for vessel registration, calls, and cargo tracking, plus SafeSeaNet integration for EU maritime compliance, real-time AIS ship traffic visualization, an online price calculator, and Vipps/GoMarina mobile payments at the guest pier. Core customer segments are shipping companies and cargo operators, cruise lines (Hurtigruten Expeditions, Havila Kystruten, Hurtigruten Norge, Nicko Cruises, Saga Cruises, Phoenix Reisen), offshore vessels, commercial fishermen, recreational boaters, and commercial tenants; the 2022 cruise year was a record with 35 calls and approximately 14,500 cruise guests.

KNH is ISPS-certified for port security and Miljøfyrtårn-certified (valid 2024–2027) for environmental management, and is structured around a small permanent staff of about 10 employees led by havnefogd Knut Mostad. The go-to-market is direct sales through havnevakta, with marketing support via the company website, a quarterly newsletter (Flaskepost), social media, and industry events. Strategic partnerships include Visit Nordvest, Ålesund Cruisenettverk, and a regional cruise network with Ålesund, Geirangerfjord, Molde, and Åndalsnes for sustainable cruise tourism.

Name

Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS

Legal name

Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS

Website

https://knhavn.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS is a publicly owned Norwegian inter-municipal port authority operating 23 quays across 9 municipalities, handling 11,600 annual vessel calls and 5.6 million tonnes of cargo, serving cruise lines, shipping companies, offshore vessels, and commercial fishermen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK), Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)

Keywords

• Port authority services
• Maritime quay facilities
• Cargo handling services
• Cruise port operations
• Vessel traffic management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kristiansund N

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Harbor Dues (Kaivederlag): Daily quay fees charged to vessels using port facilities
2. Fairway Fees (Farvannsavgift): Charges for vessels navigating through port waters
3. ISPS Security Fees: Port security charges for vessels
4. Real Estate Rental: Office and commercial space rental at Nordmørsterminalen and other port properties
5. Service Fees: Mooring assistance, water filling, waste delivery, shore power, and other port services
6. Cargo Dues (Varevederlag): Fees on goods handled through the port

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS operates a public port authority providing 23 quay facilities across 9 municipalities in Mid-Norway, with vessel services (mooring, water, waste reception, shore power), ISPS port security, cruise call coordination, hygiene inspection, and real-time AIS ship traffic monitoring. The company also leases office and commercial space at Nordmørsterminalen and operates a guest marina and fishing boat moorings at Vedkaia. It handles approximately 11,600 vessel calls and 5.6 million tonnes of cargo annually.

Product overview

Kristiansund og Nordmøre Havn IKS operates as a port authority managing a large harbor district spanning 9 municipalities, 23 quay installations, approximately 11,600 annual vessel calls, and 5.6 million tonnes of cargo per year. The core offering consists of quay facilities and port services (mooring, water, waste, shore power), real-time ship traffic monitoring via AIS, cruise call coordination, hygiene inspections, and ISPS port access control. Ancillary services include office and commercial space rental at Nordmørsterminalen on Devoldholmen, a guest pier in city center, boat moorings at Vedkaia, and a dedicated port work boat (Havnebris). An online price calculator helps users estimate port fees. The port also operates under Miljøfyrtårn environmental certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kai og tjenester (Quay and Services) Public quay facilities and port services across 23 installations in the port district, including mooring assistance, water filling, waste reception, and shore power for vessels.
• Hygienekontroll (Hygiene Inspection) Inspection and certification service for ship hygiene. Port staff conduct inspections and issue hygiene certificates for vessels using the port.
• Adgang (ISPS) - Port Access and Security ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) compliant port access control services, including security procedures and access management for vessels and port facilities.
• Cruiseanløp (Cruise Calls) Management and coordination of cruise ship calls in Kristiansund and Nordmøre, including scheduling, port facilities, and excursion coordination for cruise vessels visiting the region.
• Nordmørsterminalen Office Rental Office premises for rent in the Nordmørsterminalen building on Devoldholmen, offering 130–170 m² spaces for office or healthcare-related use. Near Campus Kristiansund with harbor views.
• Gjestebrygge Kristiansund (Guest Pier) Guest pier centrally located between Piren and Bryggekanten Restaurant in Kristiansund city center, offering boat moorings, electricity (shore power), and water for visiting boaters. Payment via Vipps or GoMarina app.
• Båtplass Vedkaia (Fishing Vessel Moorings) Boat mooring spaces at Vedkaia in Vågen, Kristiansund, primarily prioritized for fishing vessels with Blad B certification, with capacity available for other small boats when vacant.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,600 annual vessel calls
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Visit NordvestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestination management company collaborating on cruise tourism development, sustainable cruise initiatives, and regional tourism promotion for Nordmøre.
• Ålesund CruisenettverkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCruise network initiative bringing together cruise ports and destination companies across Møre og Romsdal county to promote sustainable cruise tourism.
• Redningsselskapet (RS Erik Bye)minorOthersThrough Nautisk mil program, supporting the rescue vessel RS 113 Erik Bye which saves lives and assists vessels. KNH contributes approximately 500 kr per nautical mile to fund operations.
• Kristiansund Ballklubb (KBK)minorOthersSports sponsorship partnership with local football club KBK. KNH provides advertising space at Kristiansund Stadion.
• Kvernberget OppminorOthersFinancial support for hiking trail project to top of Kvernberget. Partnership supports employee health initiatives and tourism offerings for cruise guests.
• Cruise Ports in Møre og RomsdalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ålesund, Geirangerfjord, Molde, and Åndalsnes ports on sustainable cruise tourism, environmental port index (EPI), and regional cruise development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trondheim Havn IKS: Inter-municipal port authority in Trondheim, also structured as an IKS and serving Mid-Norway. Directly comparable governance model, similar multi-quay footprint, and overlapping cruise/cargo customer base.
• Bergen Havn (Port of Bergen): Municipal port authority in Bergen handling cruise, cargo, and offshore vessels. Comparable public-port mandate, similar product mix (quay, ISPS, real estate), and strong cruise exposure on the Norwegian coast.
• Stavangerregionen Havn IKS: Inter-municipal port company in the Stavanger region. Same IKS ownership structure, similar mix of offshore supply, cruise, and cargo operations, and a comparable multi-municipality governance model.
• Tromsø Havn (Port of Tromsø): Municipal port authority in Tromsø serving cruise, cargo, and fishing. Comparable public-port mandate, similar cruise-heavy customer mix (Hurtigruten coastal route), and similar service portfolio (quay, ISPS, real estate).
• Kristiansand Havn KF: Municipal port enterprise on Norway's southern coast. Comparable cruise, cargo, and offshore service offering and similar public-ownership governance, but in a different region and with significant container exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Oslo Havn KF: Norway's largest public port authority, operating as a municipal enterprise (KF). Comparable service portfolio across cruise, container, and real estate, but at materially larger scale and with a broader mandate including containerized cargo.

Regional players

• Ålesundregionens Havn: Regional port authority serving the Ålesund area in Møre og Romsdal. Geographic neighbour of KNH and co-member of the Møre og Romsdal cruise network, with comparable cruise and seafood/cargo profile.
• Bodø Havn (Port of Bodø): Municipal port authority in Bodø. Comparable size, mix of cruise and regional cargo, and Hurtigruten coastal-route calls. Smaller container exposure, similar IKS-adjacent governance.
• Nordkappregionen Havn: Regional port company serving the Nordkapp area in northern Norway. Comparable small-team public port model and cruise/fishing customer mix, though at a much smaller scale and with a more tourism-driven demand profile.
• Narvik Havn: Port authority in Narvik focused on bulk and iron-ore export. Similar Norwegian public-port governance and ISPS/quay service offering, but with a much more concentrated bulk-cargo profile than KNH.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knhavn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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