About us

The company agreement for Listerhavnene IKS was signed by the mayors of Lyngdal and Farsund on 29.12.21. The company became operational on 01.01.2022. The framework for organizing the IKS and the framework for the company's operations is set out in the IKS Act, the Ports and Waters Act and the company agreement.

Clause 3, 1 and 2 of the partnership agreement says:

"The company's purpose is to ensure efficient, rational and competitive operation of the municipalities' port facilities. The company is to be an environmentally friendly port and transport hub for south-west Norway and facilitate moving more transport of goods from road to sea, as well as assist the owner municipalities with the development of more jobs in maritime-related industries.

The company shall exercise the authority and take care of the tasks assigned to the municipalities under the Ports and Waters Act, as well as operate and manage the ports' capital and asset values according to commercial and sustainable principles."