1 THE MANAGING DIRECTOR'S REVIEW A year of achievements › 2017 will remain on our timeline as a year of fantastic achievements. In both passenger and cargo transport, we completed significant reforms that will enable our customers to operate even more smoothly.
€95m 2 Finances The business experienced strong growth › The extremely good year of 2017 for the customers of the Port of Helsinki Ltd was reflected in the company’s financial figures. The turnover of the Port of Helsinki was 95.0 million euros (+5.9%).
12.3m 3 Passenger traffic The highest passenger numbers in Europe › Helsinki became the busiest passenger port in Europe with 12.3 million passengers. The number went up by 2.4% from the previous year. The Helsinki-Tallinn route in particular continues to grow.
14Mt 4 Cargo Traffic Fast increase in the traffic flow › In 2017, the Port of Helsinki became the number one general port for international cargo traffic in Finland. The total tonnage of international cargo traffic handled was 14 million tonnes, +14.3% compared to previous year.
5 Passenger traffic West Terminal 2 open › The West Terminal project has been the most significant investment in recent years for the Port of Helsinki. The harbour complex has proven functional and will continue to serve fast liner traffic far into the future. The new terminal was completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
6 Cargo Traffic Pulp exports speedy kick-off › 2017 was a year of a business launch for the Port of Helsinki. The investments necessary for transporting bioproducts from Äänekoski’s new mill were completed, and the transports began as planned in August.
8 7 People The frequency of occupational accidents to a good level › The total number of person-years worked was 158. Safe work methods were adopted in a systematic way. Simultaneously, work has become more efficient.
€1.6bn 8 Port of Helsinki Responsible operations › The Port of Helsinki is Finland’s leading general port for foreign trade, with supports the business life in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Significant positive effects related to the economy and employment extend to the entire coutry, to well-being of the Finns.
