Raw Materials Terminal

A Raw Materials Terminal That Future-Proofs the Supply Chain

Odense Port is developing a new, modern area dedicated to handling bulk materials, designed with one central purpose: securing the supply of raw materials for the construction and civil engineering sector. With 12,244 m² available and direct access to both the quay and the road network, the area is positioned, equipped, and organized to keep material flows moving, also when demand peaks. Traditional gravel pits on land cannot keep up with the increasing need, making strong, sea-based supply routes like this one essential.

The supply of materials such as sand, gravel, granite chippings, and stone is crucial not only for new public and private construction projects, but also for the ongoing maintenance of existing infrastructure. The new terminal at the Inner Harbor strengthens delivery stability, reduces bottlenecks, and offers flexible solutions, right in the heart of Denmark’s third-largest city.

Flexible Bulk Infrastructure – Built to Evolve With the Market

Sand, gravel, granite – and much more

The new raw materials terminal at Odense Inner Harbor is designed as a versatile and scalable area for handling bulk products. It offers the capacity to manage large volumes of materials such as sand, gravel, stone, granite, and other essential raw materials for construction and infrastructure projects, both within Odense and across Funen.

The area is engineered to accommodate a wide range of operational needs: vessels can discharge directly at the quay, materials can be stored temporarily, and trucks can easily access the site via the main road network, including the ring road 3 connection. With investments in modern equipment such as loading machinery and conveyor systems, the terminal is ready to handle both today’s requirements and tomorrow’s solutions.

Whether the task involves traditional raw materials or new, emerging products, the terminal provides a flexible platform that can adapt to the needs of a changing market. This makes Odense Inner Harbor a natural choice for companies looking to stay prepared for the future.

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A Raw Materials Hub Built for the Future

Strategically Located – Ready to Support Growth and the Green Transition

The new raw materials terminal is designed with one clear purpose: to ensure a stable and efficient supply of materials for the construction and civil engineering sector—locally and regionally. With 12,244 m² of storage space, direct access to both sea routes and the road network, and modern equipment and facilities, the area provides optimal conditions for receiving, storing, and transferring bulk products such as sand, gravel, and stone.

Its location near Denmark’s third-largest city and in the center of the country means lower CO₂ emissions, shorter transport distances, and faster deliveries. It is a future-proof solution that meets the industry's growing need for capacity, flexibility, and supply security, while supporting the green transition within the construction sector.

Efficient Berthing Area, Ready for Incoming Vessels

Optimized quay conditions ensure fast and seamless unloading

The raw materials terminal sits directly adjacent to the port’s quay facilities and is ready to receive both smaller vessels and larger bulk carriers via the sea route. The storage area is located right at the quayside, ensuring minimal distance from ship to stockpile and onward transport, an essential advantage for both efficiency and logistics.

The terminal is already equipped to handle traditional unloading methods, providing high capacity, reduced handling, and a smoother, more resource-efficient flow from vessel to land.

With its central position within Odense Port, close to the road network and offering excellent manoeuvring space the quay ensures easy access and quick turnaround. The combination of sea transport and immediate onward distribution makes the terminal a future-proof and strategically important hub for raw material supply.

Created with Respect for the Surroundings

Odense Port has, from the very beginning, focused on ensuring that the new raw materials terminal integrates harmoniously with its surroundings. Concrete measures have been taken to create a solution that supports the needs of industry while respecting the local environment.

Along the border to the nearby allotment gardens, a protective berm is being established to reduce both noise and visual impact. This strengthens the experience for neighbours and creates a natural buffer between industrial activity and recreational areas.

At the same time, the terminal is designed with efficient logistics in mind, reducing unnecessary traffic and CO₂ emissions, using sea transport as the primary route for incoming materials. Modern equipment and a carefully planned layout ensure that activities are carried out efficiently, calmly, and with minimal impact on the surrounding community.

We believe that responsible development and local consideration can go hand in hand. That is why the new raw materials area is not only an investment in infrastructure, but also in local well-being and long-term sustainability.