Activities
Helsinki is the busiest international passenger port in Europe, and the Port of Helsinki Ltd creates a seamless framework for sea traffic to destinations such as Tallinn and Stockholm. In 2019, a total of 12.2 million passengers travelled through the Port of Helsinki. The Port of Helsinki is also Finland’s leading general port for foreign trade. In 2019, a total of 14.4 million tonnes of goods were transported via the Port of Helsinki. The main export commodities are products for the forest industry, machinery and equipment, whereas in imports the most prominent product group are daily consumer goods. 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. Among the strengths of the port are frequent liner traffic, efficient infrastructure, good road and rail connections, and excellent services provided in cooperation with the port’s business partners. In 2019, the turnover of Port of Helsinki Ltd was 96 million euros. The port’s main passenger operations are located in the heart the City of Helsinki at South Harbour, Katajanokka Harbour and West Harbour and cargo operations mainly in Vuosaari Harbour. The Port of Helsinki has port activities also in Kantvik Harbour and in the Port of Loviisa.