Port of Turku

The Port of Turku Ltd has appointed Minna Pirkkanen as its new Managing Director.

Pirkkanen holds a Master’s degree in Environmental and Energy Technology from Tampere University of Technology and brings extensive leadership experience from technology-sector companies in Finland and internationally.

She will take over the leadership of one of Finland’s busiest passenger and cargo ports.

Port of Turku handled 2.1 million passengers in 2025, down just 2%, retaining its position as Finland’s leading Sweden passenger gateway.

Total cargo throughput reached 1.5 million tonnes (-13%), with RoRo traffic at 1.1 million tonnes. The decline reflected route disruptions and dry-docking periods.

A positive development came late in the year when WALLENIUS SOL restored weekly Turku–Travemünde sailings.

Three daily departures to Stockholm by Viking Line and Tallink Silja continue to support accompanied freight flows.

Major investments are under way:

• New Ferry Terminal Turku to open in 2027
• New RoRo quay planned in West Harbour
• Shore power projects progressing
• 600 kW HGV fast charger added to truck park

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• The Port of Turku reported a strong 2025 despite Finland’s weak economic environment.
• Turnover reached EUR 22.3 million, with an operating profit of EUR 5.1 million.
• The port said it was Finland’s most profitable port in 2025.
• Passenger traffic remained stable at around 2.1 million travellers, down only slightly year-on-year.
• Ferry traffic continues to be a core pillar of Turku’s business model.
• Construction of the new Ferry Terminal Turku began in January 2025 and advanced on schedule.
• Piling and foundation works were completed in March, with structural works starting in July.
• The foundation stone was laid in September 2025.
• The new joint terminal for ferry operators is scheduled for completion in early 2027.
• The project will improve future passenger, vehicle and freight ferry operations in Turku.

Source: Port of Turku

The Port of Turku will introduce a new passenger and traffic management system at its upcoming ferry terminal. The contract was awarded to the local company Weasel Software after a competitive tender.

Key elements of the project:

• The system will manage passenger flows, vehicle check-in, and boarding in the new terminal area.
• Delivery includes software, gates, measuring devices, and digital signage.
• Weasel Software will also provide maintenance and support after commissioning.

The new system aims to streamline departures and improve peak-period operations. This is particularly important as the terminal is designed to handle two passenger and freight ferries arriving and departing simultaneously within one hour.

Automated and integrated processes will allow simultaneous departures from a shared waiting area, reducing manual work and improving operational efficiency.

According to the port, the system is a key element of the Ferry Terminal Turku project, which aims to deliver a smoother experience for passengers and shipping companies.

Port of Turku in numbers:

• 2 million passengers annually
• 80,000 trucks per year
• 1,500 vessel calls annually

The Port of Turku is one of Southwest Finland’s key transport hubs for passenger and freight ferry traffic.

Source: Port of Turku

Photo: Port of Turku – Tuukka Salo