Stone export
Within the Larvik area, one can find a number of quarries where stone is extracted for use within interiors, exteriors, furniture, monuments etc. The stone is exported as unfinished goods, and is prepared and treated abroad, for instance Italy and China.
The by-product Armour Stone (also known as «waste stone») is exported on barges to Great Britain and other European countries, where it is used in safeguarding coastal areas, and building piers and breakwaters.
Stone exports showed a decrease of 117 percent in 2010 due to normalization after the international financial crises in 2009. Of a total volume of 604.000 tons, stone blocks shipped from Kanalkaia accounted for 48.000 tons (8 percent), and Armour Rock and gravel for 556.000 tons (80 percent). Corresponding figures for 2009 show 56.000 tons and 222.000 tons.
The total export volume of stone, including stone blocks shipped in containers, was 0.9 million tons in 2010, compared to the 0.5 million tons the previous year.
Stema Shipping Norway has their own Stone Terminal situated in Svartebukt in the outskirts of Larvik for export of Armour Rock and gravel.
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Traffic and financial figures 2006-2010
Learn more about the port progress by these simple graphs following the traffic situation for container, ferry, stone exports as well as the ports financial situation the last five years.
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Market situation
Presently, The Port of Larvik is in an expansive phase and has an annual cargo turnover in the region up to two million tons. Traffic through the port can be divided into four main segments; container traffic, ferry traffic, stone export and other general cargo traffic.
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Port facilities
The port facilities can be found at Kanalkaiene and Revet. Svartebukt Havn, which is a separate terminal for stone export, was opened in 2003. Additionally, Dampskipskaia in Stavern is sporadic in use as a traffic quay.
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Business concept
The Port of Larvik is Larvik Municipality's professional harbour company, and shall exercise administrative duties in accordance with the Norwegian Harbour Act.
