EU funding for ‘twin port’ shore power

The TWIN-PORT VI project is a four-year project supporting the twin city development of Helsinki and Tallinn, the capitals of Finland and Estonia respectively. The project – the sixth time the two have collaborated – will see shore power systems installed at Muuga Harbour in Tallinn and Vuosaari in Helsinki and the creation of a green corridor between the two ports.

“Through a smooth flow of traffic and modern technical solutions, the Port of Helsinki’s development projects will reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of both passenger and freight transport,” said director Pekka Meronen who is in charge of finance, ICT and development at the Port of Helsinki.

The approximately 15 million euros in EU support we have now received is important for carrying out our investments. It also shows that our projects’ goals are in line with the development goals of European transport systems,” says Director Pekka Meronen, in charge of finance, ICT and development at Port of Helsinki Ltd.

Valdo Kalm, chair of the Port of Tallinn, said the two ports have been collaborating for a decade.

“Given the significant maritime traffic between Estonia and Finland, we actively contribute to European connectivity and, through our collaborative efforts, have become a flagship initiative. Our primary objective is to establish a green corridor linking the two ports,” he said.

The overall budget of the TWIN PORT VI project is €30.8 million, with half provided by the EU and half provided by the ports.

Once the supervisory board of Tallinna Sadam approves the investment, planning and construction will begin as soon as possible.