Posts Tagged ‘Port of Turku’
Turku’s cruise summer combines familiar Favorites with Premium first-time visits
Rising gracefully from a maze of islands and skerries, Turku has become one of the Baltic Sea’s most appealing cruise destinations. Smooth port operations, from efficient disembarkation to clear passenger guidance, create ideal conditions for an unforgettable city visit. From the modern quay and terminal area, a short and straightforward route leads directly into the city centre, framed by the scenic Aura River, leafy parks and vibrant cultural quarters.
Turku Cathedral, the city’s museums and the medieval Turku Castle reflect a long and layered history. At the same time, the city’s strong culinary scene and the calm rhythm of a university town are felt in small yet lively everyday details, making the heart of Turku welcoming and easy to explore even during a short port call.
Read full announcement (external link)
Originally published on 7 May
Read MoreWeasel Software Oy to deliver the passenger and traffic management system for the Ferry Terminal Turku project
The new passenger terminal in the Port of Turku is taking a major digital leap as a modern passenger and traffic management system is being built for the area. Following a competitive tendering process, the Turku-based Weasel Software Oy has been selected to deliver and implement the system.
The passenger and traffic management solution includes both the management system itself and the related equipment, such as gates, measuring devices and digital signage. In addition to delivery and installation, Weasel Software Oy will also provide maintenance and support services after the system has been commissioned. The solution supports the management of passenger and vehicle traffic in the terminal environment and helps ensure smooth operations both during everyday situations and peak periods.
Read full announcement (external link)
Originally published on 11 Mar
Read MoreTurku–Stockholm Green Shipping Corridor among the global front-runners
The Turku–Stockholm Green Shipping Corridor is one of the few routes where ambitious goals have already translated into concrete action. This is highlighted in the newly published Annual Progress Report on Green Shipping Corridors 2025, which tracks the global development of green maritime transport corridors.
In February 2024, the Ports of Turku and Stockholm together with Viking Line signed a cooperation agreement to develop a green maritime corridor between the two cities. The aim is to achieve a fully fossil-free and carbon‑neutral corridor by 2035, making it one of the Green Shipping Corridors defined under the Clydebank Declaration. The route was chosen as a pilot due to its high traffic volumes and its location in an environmentally sensitive archipelago. The cooperation provides a platform for solutions that can progressively reduce emissions and promote sustainable maritime transport.
Of the 84 global initiatives identified in the report, only four have so far reached the so‑called implementation stage, in which emission‑reducing measures are deployed in regular operations. Two of these are located in the Baltic Sea region, including the Turku–Stockholm route, which is regarded as one of the most advanced internationally.
Read full announcement (external link)
Originally published on 16 Dec
Read More