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Helsinki port handles record number cargos last year

Published : 11 Mar 2019, 00:26

  DF Report
Photo Port of Helsinki by Jarmo Vehkakoski.

The busy year of 2018 at the Port of Helsinki ended with record-breaking numbers in cargo traffic. Also passenger traffic was still busy, and the Port retained its status as the busiest international passenger port in Europe.

“Year 2018 for the Port of Helsinki was coloured by the new growth strategy for the coming years and the definition of key projects. We set becoming the most functional port in the world as our vision. This gives direction for our operations and inspires both our employees and the partners whom we work with”, said Ville Haapasaari, Port of Helsinki CEO.

The financial outcome remained at a good level, as was expected. The turnover of the Port of Helsinki Ltd increased to 96.6 million euros. After taxes, the profit for the financial year of the Port of Helsinki Ltd was 10.6 million euros.

The Port of Helsinki serves the business world and well-being of the Helsinki region and the whole country and has significant positive effects related to the economy and employment.