As Finland’s main port for foreign trade and passenger traffic, the Port of Helsinki is a trailblazer in port operations.We operate based on the principle of continuous development, by managing and developing port operations in collaboration with operators. We provide an operating framework and produce new, modern services that support the overall port entity. Environmental perspectives guide both the implementation of investments and the use of port areas.

There are several projects underway in different parts of Helsinki’s harbours, many of which have received partial funding from the European Union. The EU promotes efficient movement and transport of goods across Europe, and it especially supports transport projects that involve environmental investments and emissions reduction.

Vuosaari Harbour

Vuosaari One Gate System

• Operations at the Vuosaari harbour main gate are enhanced. Additional activities, such as vehicle weighing and damage detection are introduced. 
• The construction is partly funded by the EU investment project Hansalink 2. 
• Completed in April 2024

Onshore Power for quay C

• The Port of Helsinki built a new onshore power connection at the C quay  to serve ropax traffic to Germany. 
• This project is connected to the implementation of the Port’s carbon neutral programme. Onshore power supply makes it possible to reduce the climate emissions generated while ships are berthed in port. 
• The construction is partly funded by the EU investment project Hansalink 2. 
• Completed in December 2023

Dual ramp for berth VA8

• This project built a dual ramp for berth VA8 at Vuosaari Harbour for use by ship traffic between Vuosaari and Muuga, Tallinn. The ramp speeds up the vehicle loading process and shortens ship turnaround times.
• The construction of the dual ramp was part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The EU investment project TWIN-PORT IV has funded 30% of the project.
• Completed in April 2023

Fairway deepening project

• Vuosaari Harbour and the Finnish Transport Agency are deepening the sea fairway leading to the harbour, from 11 metres to 13 metres.
• The project has been granted total of 6.7 million euros of EU funding.
• Read more about the project (in Finnish)
• Completed in November 2021

Check-in area for traffic on the Muuga route

• A new check-in area was built in Vuosaari Harbour for passengers on the Vuosaari–Muuga route. The new route to the ship through the closed harbour area is considerably shorter and safer.
• This project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The EU investment project TWIN-PORT IV has provided funding for the project.
• Completed in July 2020

Pier AP

• Pier AP was built at Vuosaari Harbour for use by ship traffic to Muuga.
• This project was part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The construction of the pier was partly funded by the EU investment project TWIN-PORT III.
• Completed in August 2019

West Harbour

Gate system for heavy traffic check-in 

• A smart port system was implemented for heavy traffic at the West Harbour. It includes a preliminary identification point, a post identification point and a lane management system as well as their appliances and software. The data system interfaces of the Port and shipping company are integrated.
• This project was part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The project has received support from the EU investment project Twin-Port4. 
• Completed 9/2023

Onshore Power for berths LJ7 and LJ8

• The Port of Helsinki is building new onshore power connections at berths LJ7 and JL8. 
• This project is connected to the implementation of the Port’s carbon neutral programme. Onshore power supply makes it possible to reduce the climate emissions generated while ships are berthed in port. 
• This project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The construction was partly funded by the EU investment project TWIN-PORT III 
• Completed in April 2023

Moving the preliminary identification point for passenger vehicles 

• The preliminary identification point of the smart port gate system is moved to another location inside the harbour area.
• This project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The project has received support from the EU investment project TWIN-PORT IV. 
• Completed12/2022

Gate system for passenger vehicle check-in 

• A smart port system was implemented for passenger cars at the West Harbour to automate the guidance of vehicles boarding ships. The data system interfaces of the Port and shipping company were integrated. The operations are supported by a new preliminary identification point that identifies vehicles and measures them with scanners. Based on the preliminary identification data, the vehicle is guided on a vehicle-specific basis to the desired check-in lane and onwards to the desired boarding lane. 
• This project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The project has received support from the EU investment project TWIN-PORT IV. 
• Completed in March 2021

Automooring for berth LJ8 

• The Port of Helsinki will implement a second automatic mooring system for berth LJ8 of West Terminal 2 at the West Harbour. 
• The project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The project has received support from the EU investment project TWIN-PORT III.
• Completed May /2021

Katajanokka Harbour

Gate system for passenger vehicle check-in

• A smart port system was implemented for passenger cars at the Katajanokka Harbour to automate the guidance of vehicles boarding ships. The data system interfaces of the Port and shipping company were integrated. The operations are supported by a new preliminary identification point that identifies vehicles and measures them. Based on the preliminary identification data, the vehicle is guided on a vehicle-specific basis to the desired check-in lane and onwards to the desired boarding lane.
• This project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The project has received support from the EU investment project TwinPort4.
• Completed 9/2023

Gate system for heavy traffic check-in

• A smart port gate system to support shipping companies check-in process was implemented for heavy traffic at the West Harbour. It includes a preliminary identification point, as well as it’s appliances and software. The data system interfaces of the Port and shipping company are integrated.
• This project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The project has received support from the EU investment project Twin-Port4.
• Completed 9/2023

South Harbour

Onshore Power for berth EO2

• The Port of Helsinki built a new onshore power connection at the Olympia Terminal berth EO2. 
• This project was connected to the implementation of the Port’s carbon neutral programme. Onshore power supply makes it possible to reduce the climate emissions generated while ships are berthed in port. 
• This project is part of the streamlining of the sea traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn as well as the development of the Europe-wide Ten-T network. The construction is partly funded by the EU investment project TWIN-PORT IV 
• Completed in June 2021