Even though the corona crisis has challenged the Port of Hirtshals in a number of areas, the port can still look back on a satisfying financial year with growth in three of its main business segments.

After a long voyage from the Philippines and a one-year delay, Fjord Line's new catamaran has finally arrived at the Port of Hirtshals. Fjord FSTR is a hypermodern and high technological ferry, primarily designed for fast transport of cargo as well as cars and passengers between the continent and Norway.

After a long battle with the Norwegian state on whether so-called production fish must be handled in Norway, the shipping company Hav Line could breathe a sigh of relief, when they on Friday 19 February were informed that their harvesting vessel "Norwegian Gannet" receives a dispensation that applies until 1 December 2030.