THE CEO'S REVIEW

The Port of Helsinki as Finland’s gate into the world ›

The Port and its customers have done well in demanding and changing situations and we continued promoting numerous development projects. The Port’s development programme provides us with operational guidelines far into the future.

Finances

Negative result for the second year in a row ›

Passenger traffic at the Port was at an exceptionally low level due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but cargo traffic reached a record-breaking level. The company’s turnover was EUR 68.8 million. Loss for the financial year totalled EUR -15 million.

Financial statement

Cargo Traffic

Record-breaking unitized cargo traffic ›

A total of 14.4 million tonnes of goods were transported via the Port of Helsinki group, and unitized cargo traffic reached an all-time high.

Deepened fairway increasing the efficiency of ship traffic

Passenger traffic

Travelling slowed down by restrictions ›

Due to travel restrictions brought about by the covid-19 pandemic, the Port of Helsinki’s total number of passengers only reached 3.7 million, which was clearly less than in the first year of the pandemic.

New parking services making it easier to embark on a voyage

responsibility

One step closer to a carbon-neutral port ›

The Port achieved its responsibility goals for 2021 well: its significance to society’s security of supply was highlighted and its carbon neutrality programme proceeded as planned.

People

Cooperation as a theme ›

The pandemic and the new ways or working necessitated by it highlighted the need to develop cooperation skills and good management at the Port of Helsinki.

The Board of Directors

Port of Helsinki

Main port for foreign trade and travel ›

The Port of Helsinki serves as a conduit of vitality for Finland, bringing in jobs, labour, commercial operations and opportunities. Export brings wealth to Finland; import brings the components of a good life. The sea also connects, and the port is a gateway from Finland to the world.

Branch rewiew

Climate objectives are challenging operators ›

The global trade imbalance continued in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while on the other hand, the EU published its 2021 Fit for 55 package in the summer, indicating a strong desire to reach carbon neutrality in seafaring.

People

The Board of Directors of the Port of Helsinki Ltd

The Port of Helsinki Ltd is a limited liability company owned by the City of Helsinki.

Chair

Matti Parpala

Vice Chair

Jaana Aaltonen, until 1. September.2021.
Otso Kivekäs as of 1. September 2021.

Members

Heikki Allonen
Ilpo Haaja, until 1. September 2021
Minna Haapala
Pekka Helin
Mari Holopainen, until 1. September 2021
Pia Kopra, until 1. September 2021
Teija Makkonen, as of 1.September 2021
Taru Reinikainen, as of 1. September 2021
Tuula Saxholm

Presenter

CEO Ville Haapasaari

Secretary

Director, Finances, ICT and Development, Pekka Meronen