The three Baltic Sea ports, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn, have co-operated and agreed on common shore-side electricity for ferries.
As a result of the cooperation, all passenger car ferries between the three ports will soon be able to use the electricity generated on land during their port calls. The amount of greenhouse gases is estimated to decrease by more than 18,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
One of the most important strategic goals of the Port of Helsinki is to be at the forefront of sustainable development. Emission reductions require concrete measures, and shore-side electricity investments are a significant way to make the goals a reality
stated Ville Haapasaari , President and CEO of Satama Oy.
Furthermore, Valdo Kalm , CEO of the Port of Tallinn, added that the construction of shore-side electricity is a great project for Tallinn residents and visitors, given the improving air quality and reduced noise.
At the same time, shipping companies will also be able to promote the development of the urban environment through this project
Passenger car ferries act as a bridge between neighboring countries and are of great importance for foreign trade and passenger traffic. Before the pandemic, there were 200 passenger car ferries per week between the ports of the capitals. Approximately 4,500,000 tonnes of goods are transported each year, which is 380,000 lorries / trailers, and 12 million passengers.
