Bergen and Øygarden agree to move cargo port to Ågotnes

Bergen and Øygarden agree deals to move cargo port from Dokken to Ågotnes

Bergen and Øygarden have agreed the deals to move Bergen's cargo port from Dokken and Jekteviken to a new regional port at Ågotnes, which is meant to take over from 1 January 2028, subject to board and political approval.

11 June 2026 by Robert Eduard Antal, checked by Robert Eduard Antal · updated 23 October 2026

Key facts

The new cargo port at Ågotnes is intended to take over current activity from 1 January 2028.

The agreements still require board approval at Bergen Havn AS and political approval in both municipalities.

Bergen will increase its stake in Bergen Havn AS, while Øygarden becomes majority owner of Bergen Havn Ågotnes AS.

Bergen and neighbouring Øygarden have agreed on the content of the agreements meant to secure a new regional cargo port at Ågotnes. The port will replace the current cargo port at Dokken and Jekteviken in Bergen, and the agreements complete a long-running effort to move it. For Bergen, the move also opens the way for urban development in the city centre.

What the agreements cover

Øygarden municipality will be responsible for establishing the necessary port and quay infrastructure. It must also ensure that businesses get an offer equivalent to the services available in Bergen today. The two parties agree that the port will be developed on market terms and should support efficient, safe and environmentally friendly cargo handling for the whole Vestland region.

Transition from Dokken

Both municipalities agree that Greenport Services AS, which today serves most customers at Dokken, may continue its business at Ågotnes during a transition period. This is intended to give stable operations and predictability for businesses, employees and port users. Finance commissioner Eirik Tenfjord said the agreements provide for a safe transition from Dokken to Ågotnes and will secure the region’s role as a logistics and transport hub in western Norway.

Ownership and urban development

The agreements change the ownership of two companies, Bergen Havn AS and Bergen Havn Ågotnes AS. Once implemented, Bergen municipality will increase its stake in Bergen Havn AS, while Øygarden municipality will become the majority owner of Bergen Havn Ågotnes AS. According to Tenfjord, this secures local roots and supports long-term development of the region’s combined port offer. Øygarden’s mayor, Tom Georg Indrevik, said the cooperation will help develop a future-oriented cargo port for the Bergen area while allowing Bergen to carry out urban development centrally in the city.

Timeline and conditions

Target: the new port at Ågotnes should be ready to take over today’s activity from 1 January 2028.
Condition: if the new Sotra link is not finished at the planned time, the move will be postponed accordingly.
Approvals: the agreements still require board approval at Bergen Havn AS and political approval in both municipalities.

The project

Moving the freight port from Dokken to ÅgotnesPlanned

Bergen and Øygarden agreed in June 2026 on the deals for a regional freight port at Ågotnes, which is meant to take over the activity of the central Dokken and Jekteviken quays from 1 January 2028 and free the land for city development; the agreements still need approval by Bergen Havn's board and both municipal councils.

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Drafted with AI assistance from the cited source, checked by Robert Eduard Antal.