In 2024, the Port of Helsinki served shipping companies, passengers and cargo carriers, invested in and maintained port infrastructure, reduced emissions in port areas, contributed to Finland’s security of supply and invested in the well-being of its own personnel.

Passenger traffic at the Port of Helsinki increased by 5% annually, and in autumn both the Tallinn and Stockholm routes had full ferry capacity available.

The development of cargo traffic surprised positively. After the quiet strike spring, we saw some strong growth in unitised traffic towards the end of the year. Our position as a key general port for Finland’s freight traffic was further strengthened, and the amount of cargo passing through us increased compared to the previous year.

During the year, the Port and the city of Helsinki promoted their joint projects, the end result of which will be the reorganization of port operations in the early 2030s and the South Harbour will be released mainly for the use of city residents.

Economically, the company had good results after the challenging early years of the 2020s. The turnover of Port of Helsinki Ltd was 99.6 million euros, operating profit 9.5 million euros, and net profit after taxes 7.5 million euros.

For the second consecutive year, the Port of Helsinki received the Future Workplaces certificate, which can be awarded to companies where the most important aspects for employees are well realized. Leadership and employer image were also further developed. At the end of the year, the Port of Helsinki had a total of 97 employees working for the company.

The Port of Helsinki reports on its sustainability work and its results as part of the annual report. Reducing air emissions is a key part of the port’s sustainability work. The port’s own operations’ carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 2.5%, and the total emissions of the port areas decreased by 3.3%. Especially the wider use of onshore power supply for ships is reflected in the reduction.

Social responsibility was also further developed. The port decided that in the future the entire pesonnel will be able to spend one working day per year on volunteer work.

The Port of Helsinki’s annual report 2024 has been published on the port’s website in Finnish and English.