Helsinki forges partnership to protect the Baltic Sea
The Port of Helsinki joins the ranks of partners of the John Nurminen Foundation, which focuses on the protection of the marine nature of the Baltic Sea. (more…)
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Helsinki prepares to be carbon neutral in 2025 – Cruise Europe
The Port of Helsinki is implementing a variety of measures in order to reduce its energy consumption and to meet its goal of being carbon neutral for its own operations next year. (more…)
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Capital cities highlighted in a one-off CE fam trip – Cruise Europe Conference in Stockholm
The holding of the Cruise Europe Conference in Stockholm highlighted just one of the capital cities that has, up until recently, been overshadowed by what has been the marquee destination of St Petersburg on Baltic itineraries. (more…)
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Helsinki targets families and has plans for OPS
Cruise call numbers may have been decreasing in Helsinki and neighbouring Baltic ports since Russia invaded Ukraine but Kaj Takolander, vp passenger services Port of Helsinki, has spotted an opportunity for the family market. (more…)
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Helsinki Shipyard statement regarding news on September 6
Helsinki Shipyard has made a following statement today, September 7. (more…)
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Kim Salmi appointed CEO of Helsinki Shipyard Ltd. The Helsinki shipyard is currently building the third vessel in the Vega series (SH Diana) and preparing for its launch
As of 1 September, Kim Salmi, M.Sc. (Tech.), has been appointed managing director of the Helsinki shipyard. (more…)
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Swan Hellenic’s New Cruise Ship SH Vega Pre-Inaugural Sailing Delayed Following Naming Ceremony, 2023 Itineraries Revealed
Swan Hellenic’s new cruise ship, SH Vega, has been delayed in Helsinki ahead of its first sailing. The cruise line says it doesn’t expect subsequent sailings to be affected. (more…)
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A Helsinki Port Delegation Visited the Passenger Port of Saint Petersburg
On August 8, 2019, a Helsinki Port delegation represented by Ville Haapasaari, Director General, and Sari Nevanlinna, Deputy Director General for Passenger Services, paid a business visit to the Passenger Port of Saint Petersburg. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Inaugurates Brand New Cruise Berth In Helsinki, Finland
MSC Cruises and the Port of Helsinki, today (30 April 2019) inaugurated a newly built berth for mega cruise ships. At the occasion of the inaugural ceremony, senior leaders of MSC Cruises and the Port of Helsinki cut the ribbon together to celebrate the launch of operations at this new berth. (more…)
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The cruise season expected to be colourful and extremely busy at Helsinki
More cruise ships than ever will be arriving in Helsinki this summer season. The estimates are high: nearly 300 ships and as many as 540,000 passengers are expected in the city. This will naturally mean plenty of curious and excited groups of foreign tourists visiting shops, sights, markets places and events. (more…)
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The Port of Helsinki takes the top spot among European passenger ports
In 2017, Helsinki grew to become the busiest passenger port in Europe and possibly the entire world with 12.3 million passengers. Passenger numbers continued to increase on the Helsinki-Tallinn route in particular, reflecting the development of Helsinki and Tallinn into ‘twin cities’ with close economic and social ties. (more…)
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Record-breaking Number of Cruise Passengers in Helsinki
The number of international cruise ship passengers rose to an all-time record this year totalling 478,000 foreign passengers. In 2016, the number was 409,000, while the previous record was 436,500 in 2015. (more…)
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Helsinki to welcome 270 cruise ships this summer
The 2017 cruise season begins on Wednesday 3 May with the arrival of Astor to the Katajanokka Quay next to the Allas Sea Pool in the centre of Helsinki. The upcoming cruise season is expected to even busier than last summer. (cruisebusiness.com)
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