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May 8, 2025

80 years since liberation – security and preparedness in our time

On May 8th we mark Liberation and Veterans Day. This year it is 80 years since Norway became a free country again after five long years…

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May 6, 2025

Gravane and Fiskebrygga will be temporarily closed to recreational boats on Thursday, May 8th.

On Thursday, May 8th, between 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM, Gravane and Fiskebrygga will be closed to recreational boats. The reason is that Kristiansand…

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February 26, 2025

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland visits the Port of Kristiansand

Both the business community and the government are very clear that ports are crucial for further business development, infrastructure and…

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February 17, 2025

Rent the Fiskebrygga for private events – the competition is now open!

The Port of Kristiansand is now opening the Fiskebrygga area in Gravane for rental for private events – up to three times per year.

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December 13, 2024

Merry Christmas to all partners, colleagues and friends of Kristiansand Havn

Dear partners, colleagues and friends of Kristiansand Port, As we now end 2024, we do so with pride and a…

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11 December 2024

Join us and build Norway's most accessible port!

Are you ready to shape the transport infrastructure of the future? We are looking for a committed project manager who will help to…

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10 December 2024

Kristiansand Harbour: Revised strategy for a sustainable future

Norway's most accessible harbor with an eye on 2030. Kristiansand Harbor is strategically located as a hub between...

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26 November 2024

Tall Ships Races 2025 in Kristiansand - are you ready?

Kristiansand harbor is preparing to host the Tall Ships Races 2025, one of the largest and most spectacular…

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22. November 2024

Port of Kristiansand: Increased competitiveness, sustainability and value creation

The Port of Kristiansand has recently achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, an important step in strengthening both...

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24. October 2024

Port Pro of the Month at European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO)

Port of Kristiansand: Norway's gateway to Europe! With its unique location and focus on sustainability and digitalization, the Port of...

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30. August 2024

Port of Kristiansand invites to a meeting related to price list for 2025

The Port of Kristiansand invites you to meetings related to the price list for 2025, Friday, September 20 in Lindesnes and Kristiansand.

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26. June 2024

Summer greetings from the Port Director

The first six months have been a good period for the Port of Kristiansand IKS.

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10. May 2024

The port conference goes international

The traditional Port Conference in Kristiansand raises its sights and appeals to an international audience.

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13. February 2024

Green Jutland Corridor - the environmentally friendly choice!

The Jutland Corridor - the geographical transport network that connects southern Norway, western Sweden and Jutland to central Europe.

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8. February 2024

The port is investigating the possibility of a new ferry call to the Netherlands

How lucky we are in our city that a ferry to the Netherlands engages so many people!

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December 20, 2023

Port Director Atle Johannessen wishes you a Merry Christmas!

2023 has been an exciting year at the Port of Kristiansand. We have gained seven new employees in 2023, as one generation retired with...

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18. December 2023

The Port of Kristiansand has played an important role in the new emissions model in the Green Shipping Program!

The Green Shipping Program is a partnership program between public and private actors in shipping. The program is about...

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6. December 2023

New technical director in place at the port

We warmly welcome Harald J. Solvik, and this time with physical office space in Gravane 4.

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29. November 2023

Vacant position as Port Inspector in engagement

The Port of Kristiansand is now looking for a skilled and forward-thinking temporary employee as a Port Inspector for 6 months.

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3. November 2023

Port of the future = Port of Kristiansand IKS

The Port of Kristiansand IKS has a vision where the entire port works together every day to ensure that we are on our way to being...

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1. November 2023

What's happening in the UK and how can we make each other better?

Last week, a delegation from Agder traveled to Newcastle and Energetic Future. Two exciting days with harbor visits and...

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19. October 2023

We are pleased to introduce four new colleagues to our team!

Welcome to Marius Føreland, Fredrik Auestad, Turid Tønnessen Lie and Espen André Hasle, who we are so pleased to welcome...

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6. October 2023

Finally, we can welcome our new Technical Director Harald J. Solvik

Experience? Lots of it! Air Force. Contractor. Municipality. Road Administration. So all that's missing is a harbor? No, Harald grew up on...

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13. September 2023

Port of Kristiansand invites you to a meeting regarding the price list for 2024

This coming Friday, September 15, we invite you to physical meetings related to the price list for 2024.

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14. August 2023

Southern Norway's new fishing queen

Tomorrow, Saturday August 12, there will be a christening in the harbor. Sørlandet's new fishing queen will be named "Sille Marie" at quay 3.

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11. August 2023

Seafront has its second electric trailer!

On Friday, August 11, the new electric donation arrived at the port of Kristiansand.

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8. August 2023

The sailing ship Tenacious visits Kristiansand

On Monday, the sailing ship Tenacious arrived in Kristiansand. The ship had sailed from Arendal, and was part of the Tall Ship Races 2023....

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5. July 2023

Summer greetings from Port Director Atle Johannessen

The first half of the year has been a good period for the Port of Kristiansand IKS, both for the port sections in Kristiansand and Lindesnes...

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3. July 2023

Port of Kristiansand IKS increases fairway fees

Port of Kristiansand IKS increases the fairway fee from NOK 0.16 per gross ton to NOK 0.20

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11. June 2023

Harbour United runs Relay for Life

The Harbour United team consists of Kristiansand Havn IKS, Pentagon and Seafront. 

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27. May 2023

Welcome to Kristiansand, MS Stavangerfjord!

On Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 12.45 pm, Fjord Line's MS Stavangerfjord will dock at the Port of Kristiansand for its very first...

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16. December 2022

We are hiring a Head of Communications

We are now looking for a skilled communications manager who will have both strategic and operational responsibility for positioning and...

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10. November 2022

Quay 36 - Blasting week 46

In connection with ongoing work on the extension of quay 36, our contractor (NRC Norge AS) will carry out blasting on land where the new quay...

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27. October 2022

Say hello to our new employees

Several new faces can be found at the port. Some have already been here for a while, others have just started. Christian...

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7. October 2022

Neighborhood notice - Construction work in Kongsgårdbukta

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13. February 2022

Consultation on new speed regulations

Port of Kristiansand IKS publishes new speed regulations for recreational vessels in the municipalities' sea areas, Lindesnes and Kristiansand,...

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December 22, 2021

Notice of commencement of detailed zoning Kongsgård - Vige harbor area

In accordance with Section 12-8 of the Planning and Building Act, it is hereby notified that ViaNova Kristiansand AS, on behalf of Kristiansand Havn IKS...

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1. November 2021

Introduces cruise ferry between Kristiansand and the Netherlands

In April 2022, a new shipping route between Norway and the Netherlands will open. A cruise ferry with room for 1,500 passengers and 350 cars will...

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28. July 2021

NOK 18 million for digitization and streamlining of Norwegian ports

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13. July 2021

New website and profile

On July 12, the Port of Kristiansand launched a new website. Do you have input or feedback?

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4. June 2021

Gigantski in Korsvikfjorden and the christening of Fjord FSTR

What a day! We have had the giant ship Pioneering Spirit in the small Korsvikfjord and Fjord FSTR has been christened in the city fjord.

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16. April 2021

2 new employees in October

Janne Fjeldsgård Andås and Martin Sagedal Holsen are new employees at the port. Both started in October in permanent positions.

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2. February 2021

Port of Kristiansand - Southern Norway's bridge to Europe

With its geographical location, the Port of Kristiansand has a unique national location in relation to the continent and the most important...

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15. December 2020

Cruise ship to waiting quay in Kristiansand

On April 20 and 24, Viking Sun and Viking Jupiter will arrive in Kristiansand to be laid up as a result of being postponed...

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13. October 2020

New forces in place

This fall, we have added extra staff to the port's administration.

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