STAVANGERREGIONEN HAVN IKS (PORT OF STAVANGER)

What STAVANGERREGIONEN HAVN IKS (PORT OF STAVANGER) does

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS (Port of Stavanger) is an intercommunal port authority established on March 15, 2000, jointly owned by the municipalities of Stavanger (70.42%), Sola (28.20%), and Randaberg (1.38%). The company operates as a public port authority rather than a privately held enterprise, with a Representantskapet (representative council) as its highest governing body. Through two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Stavangerregionen Havnedrift AS (operations and maintenance) and Risavika Havn AS (terminal and logistics) — the port manages cruise, cargo, offshore, and ferry traffic across three main facilities: Mekjarvik (Deep Water and Offshore Terminal), Stavanger (Cruise and Waiting Terminal), and Risavika (Offshore, Ferry, and Foreign Trade Terminals), totaling over 6,300 meters of quay and approximately 974,000 m² of land area.

The company operates an ISPS-certified infrastructure stack including an online access control system (srhd.no), a four-station weather monitoring network covering Stavanger North, South, Southwest, and Northwest, GoMarina app integration for guest harbor self-service, and a Maritime Service Center with extended operating hours (Monday–Friday 06:30–22:00, weekends 10:00–17:30). The technology layer is conventional port management infrastructure; there are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Revenue is generated through five primary streams: usage-based port fees and ISPS surcharges (30% of quay fees), recurring property rentals across 880,000 m² of commercial area and 90,000 m² of logistics/office property, recurring guest harbor fees with seasonal tiered pricing (NOK 150–550/day by boat size, ~30% winter discount), managed terminal operations (including the Westport cargo partnership), and professional maritime services (vessel traffic management, waste reception, fresh water, mooring). Approximately 75,700 vessel calls are handled annually, with cruise traffic accounting for roughly 600,000–650,000 passengers — including a notable share of LNG-powered cruise vessels (approximately 225,000 passengers in 2023).

The go-to-market motion is primarily enterprise field sales targeting shipping companies, cruise operators (notably P&O Cruises), offshore energy operators, ferry operators (Fjord Line), cargo handlers (Westport), and commercial property tenants, supplemented by self-service digital channels for guest harbor users. The company maintains strategic partnerships with Cruise Norway, ONS (Offshore Northern Seas), Lyse AS (electrification joint venture), Norwegian Offshore Wind, and Grønt Kystfartsprogram (Green Coastal Shipping Program). Notable recent capital projects include NOK 40M in Enova funding for microgrid demonstrations (2022), the world's first electric container truck deployment at Westport (2022), and shore power facilities in Risavika and Stavanger (2020). The company employs approximately 19 staff, with Ketil Helgevold appointed Port Director on May 2, 2025.

Name

STAVANGERREGIONEN HAVN IKS (PORT OF STAVANGER)

Legal name

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS

Website

https://stavangerhavn.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS (Port of Stavanger) is an intercommunal port authority in Norway, jointly owned by Stavanger, Sola, and Randaberg municipalities, operating three terminals (Mekjarvik, Stavanger, Risavika) handling cruise, cargo, offshore energy, and ferry traffic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), Port Agents & Ground Handling Services (THAEAFAE), Passenger Terminal Facilities Management (Cleaning, Maintenance, Utilities) (TLAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Maritime services
• Cruise terminal
• Offshore logistics
• Cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Stavanger

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Fees and Quay Charges: Charges levied on vessels using port facilities, including berthing fees, pilotage, and security fees. ISPS-certified areas charge a security fee of 30% of calculated quay fees.
2. Property Rental: Rental of office spaces, warehouses, outdoor storage, and workshop facilities across the port district. Portfolio includes over 880,000 m² of commercial area and 90,000 m² of property mass for logistics and office use.
3. Guest Harbor Fees: Daily berth rental for recreational vessels with tiered pricing based on boat length (up to 15m). Includes seasonal pricing with approximately 30% winter discount.
4. Terminal Operations: Operation of cargo terminals including Risavika, Stavanger, and Mekjarvik terminals. Partnership with Westport for cargo terminal operations.
5. Maritime Services: Services including vessel traffic management, waste reception (sorted waste handling), fresh water supply, and mooring services provided through the Maritime Service Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS operates as a multi-facility port authority managing cruise, cargo, offshore, and ferry operations across three main terminals (Mekjarvik, Stavanger, Risavika) with over 6,300 meters of quay and approximately 974,000 m² of land area. Core services include vessel traffic management, ISPS-certified security, waste sorting, weather monitoring, guest harbor facilities for recreational boats, and commercial property rentals. The port handles approximately 75,700 annual vessel calls and serves around 600,000 cruise passengers.

Product overview

Stavangerregionen Havn IKS operates as a multi-facility port authority managing cruise, cargo, offshore, and ferry operations across three main terminals (Mekjarvik, Stavanger, Risavika) with over 6,300m of quay and approximately 974,000 m² of land area. The core offering encompasses maritime services including vessel traffic management, ISPS security certification, waste sorting, and weather monitoring, supplemented by guest harbor facilities for recreational boats, property rentals for commercial tenants, and port development services. The company processes about 60,000 vessel calls annually and serves approximately 600,000 cruise passengers, functioning as Norway's largest oil and gas cluster.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maritime Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles approximately 600,000 cruise passengers annually from around 650,000 cruise guests
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cruise NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership and collaboration with Cruise Norway, Norway's cruise industry association. Supports joint marketing and development of cruise tourism to Stavanger as a destination.
• ONS (Offshore Northern Seas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiennial collaboration organizing ONS+ event at Stavanger Port. Various vessels fill Vågen harbor with events, debates about politics, economics and climate. Next event August 24-27, 2026.
• Lyse AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lyse AS to establish joint company for charging solutions for fast boats at quay and shore power for cruise ships and other larger vessels. Goal is emission-free port.
• WestportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cargo terminal operator (westport.no) binding efficient sea transport to Western Norway. Westport provides smart, cost-effective, predictable, environmentally sound and safe logistics solutions.
• Maritimt ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Maritimt Forum Stavanger for regional maritime industry development and networking.
• Shortsea Shipping NorwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership promoting shortsea shipping as an alternative to road transport, supporting environmental and efficiency goals.
• Norwegian Offshore WindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting offshore wind industry development in the region.
• Tall Ships Races StavangerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship and hosting partnership for Tall Ships Races 2026 event in Stavanger, utilizing Vågen and Børevigå harbors.
• Grønt Kystfartsprogram (Green Coastal Shipping Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting green/sustainable coastal shipping initiatives and environmental improvements.
• Nordic Edge ExpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Nordic Edge Expo, a smart city and innovation conference.
• Elnett21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership showcasing electric transport solutions for the 21st century, supporting port electrification efforts.
• Tananger BåtforeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Tananger Boat Association for guest harbor services at Melingssundet, providing access to their service building.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Kristiansand Havn: Municipal port authority on Norway's southern coast handling cruise, ferry, and cargo traffic. Comparable Norwegian public port with similar cruise and shortsea cargo profile to Stavanger.
• Tromsø Havn: Northern Norwegian municipal port authority serving cruise, ferry, and fishing traffic. Comparable Norwegian public port with strong cruise and ferry exposure and similar IKS-like municipal governance.
• Bergen Havn (Port of Bergen): Municipal port authority in western Norway also serving cruise, cargo, ferry and offshore traffic. Directly comparable as a publicly-owned Norwegian multi-segment port competing for similar cruise and offshore customers.
• Oslo Havn (Port of Oslo): Municipal port authority managing cruise, ferry, and cargo operations in Oslo. Directly comparable Norwegian public port serving similar customer segments and offering guest harbor services alongside commercial port operations.
• Trondheim Havn: Municipal port authority in central Norway managing cruise, ferry, cargo, and offshore-related traffic. Comparable Norwegian public port with similar diversified segments and property portfolio approach.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest port operating across container, breakbulk, cruise, and energy logistics. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the maritime infrastructure space with overlapping capability in energy transition and offshore wind logistics.
• Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA): Major European port and logistics operator headquartered in Hamburg, handling container, cruise and intermodal traffic. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping port and terminal services at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Port of Helsinki: Finnish municipal port authority serving passenger ferries, cruise, and cargo traffic. Comparable as a Nordic public port with similar multi-segment model but operating in a different geography (Baltic vs North Sea).
• Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP): Joint Danish-Swedish municipal port authority serving cruise, ferry, and cargo traffic in the Öresund region. Comparable Nordic public port with similar segment mix but operating in a different geographic market.
• Göteborgs Hamn (Port of Gothenburg): Largest Nordic port located across the North Sea from Stavanger, with strong cruise, container, and shortsea operations. Comparable in cruise and shortsea cargo segments but does not directly compete in Stavanger's Norwegian catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/portofstavanger
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stavangerregionen-havn-iks

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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