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COO SØGES TIL GRENAA HAVN

Erfaren leder med stærkt kundefokus og blik for den daglige operation

Vores nuværende COO har fået tilbudt nye spændende udfordringer og har valgt at gribe muligheden. Derfor søger vi nu den person, der skal tage over og være med til at drive og udvikle Grenaa Havn videre.

Vi har sat en tydelig kurs mod 2030. Vores ambition er at aflevere en endnu stærkere havn – med en sund forretning, stærke partnerskaber, grøn omstilling og ansvarlig udvikling som fundament. Vi vil ikke nødvendigvis være størst, men vi har ambitioner om at være blandt de bedste inden for vores forretningsområder og være en stærk alliancepartner for vores kunder og samarbejdspartnere.

Som vores nye COO får du en central rolle i at omsætte den retning til hverdag og handling.

Vi leder efter en erfaren og synlig leder, som motiveres af at skabe resultater gennem mennesker, og som trives med at være tæt på både kunderne og den daglige operation. Du arbejder struktureret, kan skabe overblik i en omskiftelig hverdag og har erfaring med at drive og følge projekter sikkert i mål. Du behøver ikke at have arbejdet på en havn før. Vi har dygtige og erfarne kolleger med stor faglig viden om havnen og vores operationer. Til gengæld forventer vi, at du kommer med ledelseserfaring, forretningsforståelse, struktur, nysgerrighed og lyst til at lære.

Mennesker, kunder og drift

Som COO får du det overordnede ansvar for den operationelle drift og direkte personaleledelse af både funktionærer og funktionærlignende medarbejdere. Du skal sætte retning, prioritere og følge op – og skabe rammerne for, at medarbejderne kan lykkes og udvikle sig.
Samtidig bliver kunderne en vigtig del af din hverdag. Du skal have lyst til den direkte dialog, interessere dig for kundernes forretning og sammen med organisationen finde gode løsninger – også når behov eller planer ændrer sig.

Dine centrale ansvarsområder bliver blandt andet:

  • Direkte ledelse, udvikling og motivation af funktionærer og funktionærlignende medarbejdere i driften
  • Overordnet ansvar for den daglige operation, herunder skibsanløb, laste- og losseoperationer og stevedoring
  • Tæt og løbende dialog med kunder om opgaver, behov og løsninger
  • Planlægning, prioritering og struktureret opfølgning på driftsopgaver og projekter
  • Overordnet ansvar for havnens infrastruktur, maskiner og materiel
  • Budgetansvar inkl. opfølgning på nøgletal
  • Ansvar inden for sikkerhed, sikring, miljø og beredskab
  • PFSO-ansvar og ansvar for overholdelse af havnens ISPS-sikringsplaner
  • Bidrage til, at vi fastholder struktur, dokumentation og systematik som en naturlig del af arbejdet i en ISO-certificeret organisation
  • Tilbudsgivning og kommerciel opfølgning på operationelle kundeopgaver
  • Aktiv deltagelse i Grenaa Havns ledergruppe med reference til CEO

Hvem er du?


Vi leder ikke efter en bestemt uddannelse eller et bestemt CV. Den rigtige person og den rigtige erfaring er vigtigere for os.

Vi forestiller os, at du:

  • Har solid ledelseserfaring og trives med direkte personaleledelse
  • Er synlig, tilgængelig og god til at skabe følgeskab
  • Har erfaring med og lyst til tæt, daglig kundekontakt
  • Har god forretningsforståelse og kan kombinere kundens behov med en effektiv operation
  • Arbejder struktureret og systematisk og følger opgaver og aftaler helt til dørs
  • Har erfaring med projektarbejde og kan bevare overblikket over flere samtidige aktiviteter
  • Er beslutningsdygtig og bevarer ro og overblik, når hverdagen ændrer sig
  • Er nysgerrig og har lyst til at lære af de kompetencer, der allerede findes i organisationen
  • Gerne har erfaring fra shipping, logistik, vind eller en anden operationel B2B-forretning

Vi forventer ikke, at du er specialist i alle de områder, du får ansvaret for. Din opgave er at lede, prioritere, skabe struktur, stille de rigtige spørgsmål og bringe organisationens kompetencer i spil.

Tæt på virkeligheden – med styr på strukturen

Hos Grenaa Havn tror vi på learning by doing. Du lærer vores forretning ved at være tæt på den – sammen med medarbejderne, ude i operationen og i dialogen med kunderne.

Vi er samtidig en ISO-certificeret organisation, og en effektiv operation kræver struktur, dokumentation og systematisk opfølgning. Som COO skal du derfor kunne trives i begge verdener: den omskiftelige operationelle hverdag og den administrative del af jobbet, hvor sikkerhed, compliance, dokumentation og faste processer er afgørende.

Vi er en organisation med en uformel omgangstone, plads til humor og kort afstand fra beslutning til handling. Hverdagen kan være omskiftelig, og nye opgaver kan opstå hurtigt. Det kræver fleksibilitet og handlekraft – uden at vi slipper strukturen undervejs.

Som COO bliver du derfor ikke en leder på afstand. Du bliver en del af hverdagen og får reel mulighed for at påvirke både mennesker, kunder, projekter, den daglige operation og Grenaa Havns videre udvikling.

Det får du hos os

  • Vi vil gerne skabe en arbejdsplads, hvor der både er ambitioner på virksomhedens og medarbejdernes vegne. Du får en central lederstilling med stor indflydelse og blandt andet:
  • Løn efter kvalifikationer og pensionsordning
  • Trivselspulje med mulighed for at vælge aktiviteter, der bidrager til din egen trivsel
  • Attraktive personalegoder
  • En fleksibel arbejdsplads med en uformel kultur og plads til humor
  • En varieret hverdag med korte beslutningsveje og mulighed for at sætte et tydeligt aftryk

Har du lyst til at tage over?

Ansøg via Jobindex – send motiveret ansøgning samt CV.

Vi afholder samtaler løbende og ansætter, når vi har fundet den rette kandidat.

Hvis du har spørgsmål til stillingen, er du meget velkommen til at kontakte CEO Henrik Carstensen på telefon 22 16 00 16 eller hec@grenaahavn.dk.

Vi glæder os til at høre fra dig – og måske byde dig velkommen ombord.

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MARKETING- OG KOMMUNIKATIONSMEDARBEJDER SØGES TIL GRENAA HAVN

VI SØGER DIG DER BRÆNDER FOR MARKETING OG KOMMUNIKATION

På grund af stigende aktivitet udvider vi vores afdeling og søger en marketing- og kommunikationsmedarbejder til Strategisk Udvikling.

Du bliver en del af et ambitiøst team og skal i tæt samarbejde med vores Marketingansvarlige være med til at styrke synligheden af Grenaa Havn A/S, Anholt Havn A/S og Sydhavnen A/S.

Vi søger en engageret og kreativ profil, der arbejder selvstændigt og trives med en varieret hverdag.

Dine arbejdsopgaver

Du får en bred opgaveportefølje inden for marketing og kommunikation med mulighed for at sætte dit præg på vores indsats.

Dine opgaver omfatter blandt andet:

  • Planlægning, udvikling og publicering af indhold på sociale medier
  • Produktion af content i form af tekst, foto, grafik og video
  • Vedligeholdelse og udvikling af vores hjemmesider, herunder nyheder, publikationer, billeder og øvrigt indhold
  • Analyse, overvågning og evaluering af performance på
  • sociale medier, hjemmesider og kampagner med fokus på løbende optimering
  • Intern kommunikation via Teams, infoskærme og øvrige
  • interne kanaler
  • Fotodokumentation samt strukturering og opdatering af vores billedarkiv

Derudover bliver du involveret i større og tværgående aktiviteter, blandt andet:

  • Planlægning og gennemførelse af marketingkampagner
  • Koordinering af messer, events og lokale arrangementer
  • Marketing- og kommunikationsopgaver på tværs af vores selskaber
  • Koordinering af større projekter med mange interessenter og behov for overblik på tværs af organisationen
  • Styring af merchandise og marketingmaterialer

About you


Vi søger en kollega, der brænder for at skabe stærk kommunikation og engagerende indhold, og som kan omsætte idéer til konkrete resultater. Du har blik for detaljen uden at miste overblikket – også når flere opgaver og projekter kører samtidig.

Vi forestiller os, at du:

  • Har god erfaring med sociale medier, digital kommunikation og contentproduktion
  • Er kreativ, initiativrig og struktureret i din tilgang til opgaver
  • Har stærke skriftlige og visuelle formidlingsevner på både dansk og engelsk
  • Har erfaring med AI-værktøjer som ChatGPT eller Microsoft Copilot og anvender dem aktivt til at effektivisere og kvalificere dit arbejde
  • Arbejder rutineret i Microsoft Office, WordPress og Adobe Creative Cloud og bruger værktøjerne naturligt i dit daglige arbejde
  • Arbejder selvstændigt, tager ansvar og følger dine opgaver helt til dørs
  • Trives i et tæt samarbejde med kolleger og bidrager med positiv energi og et højt serviceniveau

About Port of Grenaa

Sammen med et stærkt hold af engagerede og kompetente medarbejdere arbejder vi hver dag for at udvikle havnen og skabe værdi for vores kunder og samarbejdspartnere. Vores arbejde er forankret i vores strategi og bæredygtighedsstrategi.

Vi tror på, at de bedste resultater skabes gennem samarbejde, engagement og en uformel omgangstone, hvor der er plads til både faglig og personlig udvikling.

We offer

  • En spændende fuldtidsstilling på 37 timer om ugen med ansvar, alsidige opgaver og gode muligheder for faglig udvikling
  • Mulighed for at præge og videreudvikle vores marketing- og kommunikationsindsats
  • Et uformelt arbejdsmiljø med engagerede kolleger, korte beslutningsveje og et stærkt samarbejde på tværs af organisationen
  • Salary according to qualifications
  • Pensionsordning og attraktive medarbejderforhold, herunder en individuel trivselspulje

Vil du med ombord?

Ansøg via Jobindex – send motiveret ansøgning samt CV.
Vi afholder samtaler løbende og ansætter, når vi har fundet den rette kandidat. Opstart hurtigst muligt.

Har du spørgsmål, er du velkommen til at kontakte CCO Theis Gisselbæk på 87 58 76 00.

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The Port of Grenaa provided the setting for a memorable stop on the Royal Couple’s summer tour

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Port of Grenaa welcomed a royal visit when His Majesty King Frederik X and Her Majesty Queen Mary arrived in Norddjurs Municipality as part of the royal couple’s summer tour. 

The visit marked the first official royal visit to the Port of Grenaa since 2013 and was the result of months of planning and close collaboration between the Port of Grenaa, Norddjurs Municipality, the East Jutland Police, PET, the Home Guard, and a wide range of other partners.

From early morning, the Harbor Center served as the hub for the day’s activities. Approximately 175 guests were welcomed, including representatives from the press, Faneborgen, the Home Guard, the police, PET, and Norddjurs Municipality. Throughout the day, the Harbor Center provided a venue for coordination, networking, and catering for the many participants involved.

There was a large crowd along Nordre Kajgade as citizens of all ages gathered with flags and royal crowns to welcome the Royal Couple. When the Royal Yacht Dannebrog arrived at the Port of Grenaa, accompanied by the Prince’s Military Band, the Royal Couple was received by the official welcoming committee, which included Henrik Carstensen, CEO of the Port of Grenaa.

Later that day, the Harbor Center served as the venue for a gathering of guests invited to the official reception aboard the Royal Yacht Dannebrog. Among the attendees were Henrik Carstensen and his wife, Linda.

To conclude the visit, the Culture Academy of the Culture School and the Kattegat Choir provided a musical send-off on the pier. As the Royal Yacht Dannebrog set sail from the harbor, the strains of the James Bond theme song “Skyfall” filled the air, creating an atmospheric conclusion to the day and a special moment for the many people in attendance.

CEO Henrik Carstensen looks back on the day with great satisfaction:

“It has been an extraordinary experience—and a day that the Port of Grenaa will remember with great pride for many years to come.”

The Port of Grenaa would like to extend its sincere thanks to all residents, government agencies, partners, volunteers, and employees who helped make the visit a success.

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ADP and the Port of Grenaa are joining forces in a strategic partnership

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.

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Notice of the General Assembly

The annual general meeting of Port of Grenaa will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Havnecentervej 1, 8500 Grenaa.

Please register your attendance by emailing Pia Møller Christensen at pmc@grenaahavn.dk no later than April 20, 2026

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Grenaa Port participated in a career fair at Viden Djurs 

On Wednesday, February 4, Grenaa Port participated in the Career Fair at Viden Djurs, where there was great interest in the port's student opportunities and areas of work. The day offered many curious questions, good dialogues, and a generally high mood around Grenaa Port's stand.

The port's logistics trainee, Asger, participated alongside HR assistant Anne and became a natural focal point for the many young visitors. As a trainee, Asger was able to provide an honest and authentic insight into everyday life at Grenaa Port, which generated a high level of recognition and engagement among the visitors.

There was particular interest in the three upcoming apprenticeships at Grenaa Port, and many were pleasantly surprised by the wide range of tasks and opportunities that a modern port offers. The stand served as a natural gathering point for dialogue, where good and relevant conversations about both education and working life took place.

The career fair also provided an opportunity for valuable networking with the other participating companies and educational institutions, which – like Grenaa Port – are part of ilære.dk. Here, experiences were exchanged and relationships strengthened across the board. 

During 2026, Grenaa Port expects to hire three trainees: one crane operator apprentice and two office trainees – one specializing in logistics and one in QHS(

). Interested parties can keep an eye out for upcoming job postings on Grenaa Port's website HERE. 

 

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Grenaa Port receives the Erhverv Grenaa Award 2025

At Erhverv Grenaa's New Year's reception, the Erhverv Grenaa Award was presented for the third year in a row, and this year the award went to Grenaa Port. The award is in recognition of the port's focused work on development, cooperation, and responsibility – both locally and regionally.

The award was presented by Mette Haase Lindhardt, chair of Erhverv Grenaa, to a proud port director, Henrik Carstensen, who accepted the honor on behalf of the Port of Grenaa.

The justification for the award highlights that Grenaa Port has demonstrated innovation through the establishment of strategic partnerships across municipal and national borders, including the collaboration in the Kattegat Port Alliance. These collaborations help to strengthen the region's position in the green transition and create new business opportunities within energy, the circular economy, and future transport solutions.

In addition, emphasis is placed on Grenaa Port taking active local responsibility, including through its involvement in youth education via the Ungeløftet partnership. The port's annual fund of DKK 100,000 for grants and sponsorships for education, social work, and support for local associations, clubs, and events is also highlighted as an important part of the effort.

The award recognizes Grenaa Port as more than just a port—it is a unifying, forward-looking, and responsible economic driver for Grenaa and the surrounding area.

As a visible reminder of this honor, Grenaa Port has received a bronze sculpture by local artist Bjørn Kromann, which now adorns the corner office on Havnecentervej.

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Board meeting with focus on global perspectives

This week, the Port of Grenaa held a board meeting with a focus on current global developments. The meeting provided an opportunity for in-depth discussions and reflections on the framework and conditions that affect the port's strategic work.

As part of the day's program - with participation from both the board and the management team - Peter Viggo Jakobsen, Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College, gave a professional presentation on the security situation in the world. Peter Viggo Jakobsen is one of Denmark's leading experts on international conflicts and global security.

In his presentation, he gave a nuanced and current insight into the security policy developments that characterize both Denmark and the international community. Despite the seriousness of the subject, the messages were conveyed clearly, attentively and with a humorous approach that made complex issues easy to understand.

Port of Grenaa thanks Peter Viggo Jakobsen for an inspiring presentation, which contributed to a constructive board meeting with good discussions on future focus areas.

Pictured from left:
Bent Hansen, Chairman of the Board, Port of Grenaa
Peter Viggo Jakobsen, Associate Professor at the Defense Academy
Henrik Carstensen, CEO, Port of Grenaa

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ISO audit with top result at Port of Grenaa!

On November 4 and 5, 2025, we completed another comprehensive ISO audit - and the result could hardly be better! The auditors from Avancert - Society for Certification had many words of praise, and today we could proudly hang our new certificates on the wall.

Recertified for another 3 years

The Port of Grenaa is still certified within the following standards:

  • ISO 9001 - Quality
  • ISO 14001 - Environment
  • ISO 45001 - Occupational health and safety

The ISO standards help us in our busy everyday life to maintain focus on customer satisfaction, the environment and a safe working environment. This creates value both internally and in collaboration with our customers.

We were first certified on January 30, 2023 and have just been recertified for a new three-year period.

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The result is very impressive and a clear proof of the dedication and professionalism our employees show every day. Everyone contributes to the process and helps to ensure a strong joint result.

The certifications are not just documentation; they also mark the high quality we deliver to customers and partners.

A big thank you to everyone who has contributed.

Together we keep the Port of Grenaa at the highest level.