2025 was the latest in a series of record years for the Port of Hirtshals. Revenue for 2025 ended at DKK 91.6 million with a profit of DKK 15.5 million, which is above the expected level and the best since 2006, according to the port’s figures for last year.
This increased turnover is driven by higher traffic over the quay and high activity among the port’s customers. At the same time, there is a trend where more companies are orienting themselves towards more northern and cooler locations, which supports the demand for facilities and activities in Hirtshals.
In the fisheries sector, fish worth DKK430 million was landed in 2025 – a decrease compared to the previous year, which can primarily be attributed to lower mackerel landings. On the other hand, values have increased based on a growth of 17% at Hirtshals Fish Auction, where higher prices for consumer fish and more landings of shellfish have contributed positively and are helping to maintain a solid revenue base from the fisheries sector.
‘Four consecutive years of record turnover and the best result since 2006 underline that the Port of Hirtshals stands on a strong foundation,’ said Michael Lundgaard Thomsen, chairman of the Port of Hirtshals board.
‘This is the result of a clear strategic direction and close interaction between the board of directors, the Port of Hirtshals and our partners. At the same time, it gives us a solid basis for making the long-term decisions that will ensure the port’s continued development and position in the coming years.’
The port has increased investments in repairs and maintenance by 9% as part of the improvement of existing facilities. At the same time, efficiency gains have been achieved in other areas, which overall means that external costs have been reduced by 5% compared to the previous year.
The port is gearing up for significant development with a port expansion, which is among the largest construction projects in the history of both the Port of Hirtshals and Hjørring Municipality. This focuses on an extension of the West Pier, which improves conditions and which is seen as a central part of the work to future-proof the port and meet customer needs.
‘It is fantastic to be able to present a good annual report and another revenue record. It is an expression of the fact that we run a healthy business, where we invest in both maintenance and development,’ said Port of Hirtshals CEO Per Anholm Nørgaard.
‘Revenue is reinvested in the port, and at the same time we have improved our capital resources through significantly strengthened liquidity – that is, money in the bank, which we can use to settle debts on the new port expansion. This is crucial so that we can also offer our customers a strong and well-functioning port in the future.’
