ADP and the Port of Grenaa are now taking the first steps toward a strategic partnership based on complementary strengths, a shared strategic direction, and commercial potential. The goal is to explore opportunities for joint solutions in the wind, offshore, and bulk sectors—thereby making it easier for customers to access more deep-water ports and shared services.
The companies view this partnership as a natural extension of the strong positions they have each built up. Over the years, the Port of Grenaa has demonstrated its ability to execute on strategy, develop a modern and agile organization, and maintain high customer satisfaction. Similarly, through targeted investments and strategic partnerships, ADP has strengthened its portfolio across Fredericia, Nyborg, Hanstholm, and Taulov Dry Port.
The common goal is therefore to offer the market a larger, even more flexible, and integrated port platform—benefiting existing, new, and shared customers alike—while also making it possible to attract larger customers than the ports could on their own.
– Closer collaboration with ADP holds clear strategic potential. We have worked diligently to establish a strong position for the Port of Grenaa, and we now see a real opportunity to combine our strengths with ADP’s reach and platform, so that customers can gain efficient access to both the Port of Grenaa and, for example, the Port of Hanstholm under a single agreement. We are confident that this collaboration will deliver valuable results for both parties and mark the beginning of something great, says Bent Hansen, Chairman of the Board at the Port of Grenaa.
– The Port of Grenaa is well-managed and has a proven track record of sound strategic execution over several years. We believe there may be significant synergies—in terms of operations, development, and capacity—and it is on this basis that we are now taking the next step and exploring these shared opportunities, states Christian Herskind, Chairman of the Board at ADP.
Joint focus areas
In the first phase, ADP and the Port of Grenaa will focus their collaboration on two areas with particular potential: wind/offshore and dry bulk. In recent years, the Port of Grenaa has handled larger and more complex projects in the wind turbine industry, while ADP sees opportunities in partnering with a company whose expertise can support its ambitions for onshore activities at both the Port of Nyborg and the Port of Hanstholm.
At the same time, the ports of Fredericia, Nyborg, and Grenaa are experiencing positive growth in the dry bulk sector, where capacity and joint commercial efforts can boost growth and attract new customers. The ports have invested in cranes and infrastructure, and a joint initiative can ensure continued development and create a stronger overall bulk platform.
– We will focus in particular on how we can establish a single point of entry for wind and offshore activities as well as bulk cargo, where flexibility in port calls and access to relevant areas, equipment, and facilities are crucial. Through closer cooperation, we can pool our resources across the ports and offer customers greater capacity and flexibility. If we can match needs more precisely through a broader setup, we can create better solutions and unlock potential for joint development, says Henrik Carstensen.
– A strategic partnership can make us more relevant in our dialogue with customers who are seeking scalable solutions across geographic regions and business areas. By combining the Port of Grenaa’s experience with our own strengths in Fredericia, Nyborg, and Hanstholm, we can deliver more consistent and competitive offerings. At the same time, space at Danish ports is becoming increasingly limited, and together we can better ensure the capacity that customers demand in a market with growing needs. It is precisely these opportunities that we will now offer the market together—without compromising on operational efficiency, quality, or flexibility,” concludes Rune D. Rasmussen.
Comments from the owner municipalities of the two companies:
Kasper Bjerregaard, Mayor of Norddjurs Municipality
– The Port of Grenaa is a vital part of our economic base, and as owners, we naturally follow its strategic development closely. We see a trend in the industry toward closer collaboration between ports, and this is a development that we, as a municipality, are actively engaged with. A partnership with ADP strengthens the Port of Grenaa’s position in the long term—and this benefits the business community and jobs in Norddjurs.
Peder Tind, Mayor of Fredericia Municipality
– For the Municipality of Fredericia, ADP is a central part of the city’s business DNA. Since its inception, ADP has operated with a clear strategy of building strong, long-term partnerships—most recently through its co-ownership of the Port of Hanstholm. This same philosophy underpins the partnership with the Port of Grenaa, and it is a model that we, as owners, fully support.
Kenneth Muhs, Mayor of Nyborg Municipality
– ADP’s development and growth directly benefit the Municipality of Nyborg—both economically and in terms of the jobs and economic activity the port generates locally. When ADP strengthens its position through strategic partnerships such as this one with the Port of Grenaa, it is therefore also a win for Nyborg. This is exactly the type of development that we, as owners, want to support.
