Author: Anja Fabricius Madsen
Helm Scandinavia and Bioman in Partnership: Promoting Green Transition with Methanol at Grenaa Port.
Helm Scandinavia and Bioman have entered into a groundbreaking partnership that marks an important step in the green transition at the Port of Grenaa. With methanol as a greener alternative to conventional fuels, the collaboration strengthens both the companies' position and the port's role as a central energy hub for future sustainable fuels.
Morten Kristensen, Business Manager at Helm Scandinavia:
"Methanol is an essential part of the green transition and we are proud of our partnership with Bioman here in Grenaa. The new methanol plant, which is already in operation, allows us to supply the market with both fossil and green methanol, which is one of the cleanest fuels you can use in both marine and land-based industries. We expect significant growth in this area as the need for green methanol increases globally."
Helm Scandinavia, which is both ISCC Plus and ISCC EU certified, now has the opportunity to offer green methanol to the shipping industry. Morten Kristensen adds: "Our ambition is for the Port of Grenaa to become an important partner for supplying methanol to ships that need to refuel here in the port."
René Svenningsen, Operations Manager at Bioman:
"The new plant we have built is state of the art and fully complies with all safety and environmental standards. We have experienced impressive growth here at the Port of Grenaa over the past seven years, and this methanol project is an excellent example of how we continue to develop. The collaboration with Helm Scandinavia has been a key driver in this development."
René also highlights the long-standing relationship between Bioman and Helm Scandinavia, which has helped them to offer innovative green energy solutions today.
Henrik Carstensen, CEO at Port of Grenaa:
"We are proud to be part of this partnership, which not only strengthens the green transition, but also cements the role of the Port of Grenaa as a strategic hub for methanol distribution in Scandinavia. From the beginning, we have worked closely with Bioman in the development of the plant and in the dialog with Norddjurs Municipality. We look forward to continuing the good cooperation and playing a central role in promoting the use of both gray and green methanol."
Henrik Carstensen emphasizes that the Port of Grenaa is ready to expand its role as an energy hub for Methanol in both the maritime sector and other industries in the future. "We expect Methanol to play a crucial role in the maritime sector by 2030, and we are already well on our way."
This partnership demonstrates the Port of Grenaa's commitment to the green transition and contributes to making Djursland an important player in the Nordic market for green energy.
Questions can be directed to:
Morten Kristensen from Helm Scandinavia - mobile 50600390
Rene Svenningsen from Bioman - mobile 20823087
Henrik Carstensen from Grenaa Havn - mobile 22160016
The emergency response network at Grenaa Harbor
On Tuesday, November 12, the first regular meeting of the Emergency Response Network was held at the Port of Grenaa, where 30 representatives from a wide range of companies at the port met to strengthen cooperation on emergency response, safety and the environment.
The network, which was started about a year ago, has been a direct response to the growing realization of how important it is for port businesses to know each other's resources and be able to collaborate quickly in the event of incidents. There was a lot of interest and support from the participants, who recognized the importance of a strong emergency response network, both to handle future crises and to create closer cooperation between the different actors at the port.
The steering committee, consisting of representatives from Stena Recycling A/S, Stena Line, Rohde Nielsen and the Port of Grenaa, was established after the kick-off meeting last year and is now in the process of further developing the network and the upcoming activities that will help strengthen preparedness across the companies.
The network includes both large and small players, all working closely together to build a robust preparedness structure. We are excited about the ideas and collaborative initiatives that will come out of these meetings and look forward to sharing experiences and knowledge that can help keep people, the environment and business safe at the port.
Japanese delegation visits Port of Grenaa
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming a Japanese delegation to the Port of Grenaa, organized by State of Green Denmark, Denmark's official green brand.
State of Green Denmark works to strengthen international awareness of the solutions and competencies that Danish business and industry offers within energy, water, climate adaptation and environment.
The delegation, consisting of officials from various Japanese municipalities, was here to learn about the execution of wind projects and our role as a logistics hub.
Part of the visit included a trip to Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, where they gained insight into the potential of wind energy and the practical experiences from our projects.
We hope it was an inspiring and educational day for everyone involved and we are proud to share our expertise and contribute to the global green transition 🌿
The Kattegat Alliance visits the Port of Grenaa
Yesterday, the Port of Grenaa had the pleasure of welcoming Cecilie Victoria Schierbeck, Head of Department STABADM from Norddjurs Municipality, and Development Consultant Eddie Hansson from Halmstad Municipality (far right). They were accompanied by Carl-Henrik Hägg, CEO of Hallands Havne (second from left).
The visit was part of the Kattegat Alliance - a collaboration that strengthens the links between the two municipalities via the ferry route operated by Stena Line. The purpose of the alliance is to exchange experiences and ideas that can make the ports of arrival much more than just terminals. The focus is on creating a good framework for both tourism and business so that ferry visitors don't just pass through, but choose to stay and experience the local attractions.
Henrik Carstensen, CEO of the Port of Grenaa (far left), presented the port's long-term strategy to create growth and opportunities in the local area. It was a valuable dialog where we work together to create economic and tourist development on both sides of the Kattegat.
This collaboration is an important part of our shared ambition to make Grenaa and Halmstad destinations that attract both tourists and businesses. We look forward to continuing the strong collaboration and creating new opportunities for both regions.
Position filled: ECONOMIC MANAGER WITH CFO POTENTIAL WANTED FOR GRENAA PORT
An exciting job at one of Denmark's largest commercial and industrial ports.
You will have a core function for the port's continued development by ensuring solid and stable management of the finances of the entire group, which is represented by Port of Grenaa and the subsidiaries Driftsselskabet Port of Grenaa, Sydhavnen A/S and Anholt Havn A/S.
We give you the opportunity to grow with us
In 2023, the Port of Grenaa achieved record results for the eighth consecutive year. A development we strive to continue. Soon we will start defining our 2026-2030 strategy, which you will be a part of.
We give you plenty of opportunities for professional development and support you to shape the CFO position for you in the long term. As part of the management team, you will have direct influence on the company and our development. This includes the development of the company's financial strategy.
You will have management responsibility for the finance department with a team of three employees in addition to yourself.
We prioritize the training of trainees very highly, which is why there may also be room for a trainee on your team in the long term.
You can, dare and must challenge our existing practices - and ensure continued proactive development with more involvement of artificial intelligence (AI).our current robots can be programmed for even more tasks.
The tasks
- Overall day-to-day responsibility for the group's finances
- Accounting and reporting on a monthly basis
- Presentation of interim and annual financial statements
- Preparation and follow-up on budgets, including liquidity
- Reporting at board meetings, regarding finances
- Accounts receivable and accounts payable management including bookkeeping, payment and follow-up
- Tax, VAT and audit preparation
- Contact with auditors and financial partners
- Payroll accounting and backup for the finance department
- Optimization by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and increasing the use of our robots
- Collecting data for ESG reporting
With us, there are good opportunities for personal and professional development and you will be given responsibility and plenty of
challenges, with the opportunity to shape your training and influence your working day.
Your profile
You are not only strong in analyzing numbers, but also in the good, daily dialogue with your employees, where you can embrace, motivate and develop your team. You thrive in positive and close collaboration with others, both within the organization and with external partners. In addition, you have a natural understanding of balancing the team's efforts and the connections to the rest of the organization.
You are the one who prioritizes, sets the framework and direction for your department. You work in a structured way, take responsibility and ensure high quality in your deliveries on the one hand, and on the other hand, you like to take a big part in the social life and our joint Friday breakfast.
Your educational background may be an accountant, MBA or other experience as an accounting
manager or finance manager. In practical terms, it would be an advantage, but certainly not a requirement, if you have experience with our financial system Business Central. Naturally, you are also our new Excel shark.
Organizations
We have a desire and ambition to be a great place to work and a great place to be. For us, it's important that both work and private life go hand in hand. We are committed to offering our small but strong organization of 28 employees good conditions. This includes training, flexibility in the workday, a well-being program for each employee and the opportunity to work from home when the job allows. In addition, we plan fun staff events and social events.
Employment conditions
The job is to be filled as soon as possible - but we are happy to wait for the right person.
Salary is offered according to qualifications and in addition pension and health insurance.
In the job, you will report to Grenaa Port's CEO.
Send your CV
The recruitment process is handled by People Executive, and if you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Senior Research Consultant Nanna Bie on +45 3135 2065.
Send your CV via the link HERE.
We process applications continuously and all inquiries are treated confidentially.
Download the job posting as PDF here.
Ports of the Future: Ready for the Green Transition - Political action is now required.
Earlier this week, the long-awaited port report from the Port Partnership was presented to the Minister of Transport and Business in Kalundborg. At the Port of Grenaa, we are very excited to see how the Government and the Danish Parliament will follow up, as the report's recommendations are crucial for the future of Danish ports - including the Port of Grenaa.
Among other things, the report highlights that Danish commercial ports are strong in the competition for growth and employment related to offshore wind construction towards 2030. However, to handle the expected volume of wind turbines by 2050, extensive upgrades to port infrastructure are needed - including deeper shipping channels and stronger quays. Ships are getting bigger and space is becoming a challenge, so it's important that we get political support to ensure proper funding and faster regulatory approvals.
Henrik Carstensen, CEO Port of Grenaa, says:
"The report presented is absolutely essential for Danish ports, and therefore another call from the Port of Grenaa for the government and the Danish Parliament to take the recommendations seriously. If we ports are to be ready to lead the green transition, it requires action now."
Read the report HERE
Port of Grenaa is at WindEnergy Hamburg 2024!
We at the Port of Grenaa are pleased to participate in WindEnergy 2024 within Offshore Wind again this year.
The show provides a great opportunity to meet innovators, explore cutting-edge technologies and discuss the future of sustainable energy.
We look forward to meeting industry professionals and sharing our insights on how wind energy can play a crucial role in driving a greener future. Visit us at our stand, where Theis Gisselbæk will give an in-depth insight into the role and vision of the Port of Grenaa in the wind industry.
Our CCO, Theis Gisselbæk, can be found at our stand B1.EG.508 at Hamburg Messecenter from 24 - 27 September.
New experienced vice president to empower local construction company for further growth
The construction and contracting company Rasmus Jakobsen A/S welcomes Kirsten Hvid Schmidt as of October 1, 2024. Kirsten Hvid Schmidt will join the company as the new Vice President, responsible for finance and administration.
One of our core values is to ensure our customers a construction project of the highest quality, at the agreed price and on time. With his many years of experience from the port industry related to both the financial, sharp overview and development in the field of sustainability, Klaus Jakobsen is very much looking forward to involving Kirsten Hvid Schmidt's competencies at strategic level and the daily projects.
Mason Klaus Jakobsen:
"I look forward to Kirsten's employment here at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S. I am confident that Kirsten can lift us in the sustainable direction and create value for both customers and staff. I look forward to working with Kirsten to realize our goals. It's great when things can succeed through relationships and collaboration."
From the port industry to the construction industry
Kirsten Hvid Schmidt comes from a long-standing position as CFO of Port of Grenaa and CEO of the subsidiaries Driftsselskabet Port of Grenaa, Anholt Havn A/S and Sydhavnen A/S.
CEO of Port of Grenaa, Henrik Carstensen says:
"I am happy for everyone in this situation. I see it as a good sign of a strong collaboration that our companies can jointly find good and developing solutions and continue our cooperation. I have great respect for Kirsten's decision and recognize the great effort Kirsten has delivered for our group over the years."
According to Henrik Carstensen, Kirsten Hvid Schmidt will continue her employment at Port of Grenaa for a period of time and handle Anholt Havn A/S, Sydhavnen A/S and a few other special tasks for the group, alongside the new position at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S.
Kirsten Hvid Schmidt says:
"After 20 years in the port industry, I am very much looking forward to taking on new challenges at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S. Together we can reach new goals and create value for our customers. Hopefully also sustainable goals, which is something that is very close to my heart. I look forward to getting to know the entire organization at Rasmus Jakobsen A/S."
Sustainable building
Rasmus Jakobsen A/S is a well-established building and construction company with roots in Grenaa since 1975. Rasmus Jakobsen A/S is at the forefront of sustainable construction and has for many years focused on providing sustainable and long-term solutions for its customers. Rasmus Jakobsen is DGNB certified, which is the construction industry's certificate for sustainable construction. Rasmus Jakobsen A/S currently employs 60 people.
