Port of Helsinki

Port of Helsinki reaches key climate goal

At the start of 2025, the Port of Helsinki achieved its goal of carbon-neutral operations, initially set in 2019.

This milestone was reached by reducing energy consumption, transitioning to carbon-free electricity (since 2020) and renewable district heating, improving energy efficiency, and using LED lighting and solar power.

“We have managed to minimise our carbon dioxide emissions as a result of our climate work. This is an important milestone for us in our long-term work towards more...

https://container-news.com/port-of-helsinki-reaches-key-climate-goal/

Scandinavian ports reaffirm commitment to robust collaboration

A seminar at the Finnish Institute in Stockholm served as a platform to emphasize the strong ties between Finland and Sweden, rooted in shared values, culture, and trade. These connections result in millions of passengers and tons of goods being transported annually across the Baltic Sea.

Twice a year, the Ports of Stockholm organizes a maritime meeting to address key industry issues. This event, co-hosted by the Ports of Stockholm and Port of Helsinki, focused on the theme “Finland and Sweden –...

https://container-news.com/scandinavian-ports-reaffirm-commitment-to-robust-collaboration/

Vuosaari Harbour unveils onshore power system to reduce air pollution

The first onshore power supply connection at Vuosaari Harbour in Finland is now operational. This system is utilized by the Finnlines vessels Finnmaid, Finnstar and Finnlady, managing cargo and passenger traffic between Helsinki and Travemünde.

Onshore power supply connection provides shore-based electricity to vessels docked at the port, allowing them to turn off their auxiliary engines and significantly reduce climate emissions in the harbour area by up to 50–80%.

The onshore power supply...

https://container-news.com/vuosaari-harbour-unveils-onshore-power-system-to-reduce-air-pollution/

Political strikes disrupt Helsinki port’s container traffic

Political strikes have halted container traffic at the Port of Helsinki for around four weeks this spring, leading industrial operators and traders to rely more on lorries for transporting goods.

Consequently, Vuosaari Harbour experienced a decrease in activity, while heavy traffic surged in West Harbour. However, passenger traffic remained unaffected and even saw a slight increase compared to the previous year.

During the first three months of the year, a total of 3.2 million tonnes of goods...

https://container-news.com/political-strikes-disrupt-helsinki-ports-container-traffic/

X-Press Feeders signs green corridor deal with six European ports

X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six European ports: Port of Antwerp Bruges (Belgium), Port of Tallinn (Estonia), Port of Helsinki (Finland), Port of HaminaKotka (Finland), Freeport of Riga (Latvia) and Klaipeda Port (Lithuania).

This agreement signifies a joint commitment to accelerate the establishment of green shipping corridors and the broader decarbonization of the marine sector in Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea.

https://container-news.com/x-press-feeders-signs-green-corridor-deal-with-six-european-ports/

Port of Helsinki sees cargo volume decline

From January until September, overall cargo traffic at the Port of Helsinki reached 10.4 million tonnes. Additionally, 4.7 million tonnes (-13.4%) were imported, while 5.4 million tonnes (-8.8%) were exported from the Finnish port.

The amount of unitised cargo traffic was 8.7 million tons with container traffic falling by 12.3% in terms of tonnes, while wheeled traffic dropped by 8.1%.

“I am glad to say that the travel volumes have continued to recover well from the pandemic. In cargo transport,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-helsinki-sees-cargo-volume-decline/

Helsinki and Tallinn ports, cities and ferry companies collaborate on green projects

Spokespersons from both sides of the Gulf of Finland signed a Green Corridor MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) in order to ensure and speed up the establishment of a climate-neutral customer experience and marine green corridor linking Helsinki – Tallinn and Vuosaari – Muuga connections.

This Green Corridor is a shipping route as well as an umbrella for many projects at sea and on land in Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia that aim to reduce emissions and promote the adoption of zero or...

https://container-news.com/helsinki-and-tallinn-ports-cities-and-ferry-companies-collaborate-on-green-projects/

Port of Helsinki reports over 490,000 TEUs in 2022

Port of Helsinki handled 492,000 TEUs in 2022, which represents a 5.4% growth compared with the previous year’s numbers.

The Finnish port reported that 3.8 million tonnes of containerised cargo were moved through the port, while the overall cargo traffic of the port was 15.2 million tonnes, translating to a 5.6% increase year-on-year.

The aforementioned cargo volume splits into 7.7 million tonnes of exports and 7.3 million tonnes of imports.

The majority of commodities handled via the Port of...

https://container-news.com/port-of-helsinki-reports-over-490000-teus-in-2022/

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