•  a demand-side study to assess the importance of sustainable logistics solutions in ferry transport and focusing on the willingness of the end-users (passengers and cargo owners) to adopt and pay for lower-emission transport solutions. 

• Results of the expectations on sustainable logistic  (pdf)
• Combined results of logistics and passenger expectations on sustainable travel ( pdf)

Possibilities for providing vessels with thermal power from port to vessel, in addition to OPS. Benchmark district heating for ice breakers   

Operations streamlining to make OPS feasible also for port calls shorter than 2 hours. Possibility for automation of connection. 

•  OPS for ro-pax in Muuga harbour completed by end 2027 (TwinPort VI) 

Opening of old repair yard fairway in Vuosaari harbour. Dredging and widening of old fairway to Vuosaari harbor, for faster and safer access for Vuosaari – Muuga line. The decision from authorities is pending, expected H2/25 

The study focuses on the potential of carbon capture technologies for vessels operating in the FIN-EST corridor. It explores how capturing CO2 emissions directly from ships can reduce the environmental impact of maritime transportation in the region. The study examines the feasibility of installing carbon capture systems on vessels, the potential for storing or reusing the captured carbon, and how this could contribute to cleaner shipping and support the EU’s climate goals. It also looks at the necessary infrastructure and cooperation needed in ports. Technology review is ongoing. 

Study of suitability of new fuel technologies specifically for vessels operating between Tallinn and Helsinki. 

• H2deri@BSP EU project started 3/25 -> Develops knowledge and skills in Baltic Sea ports 

 The study explores the role of digitalization in accelerating decarbonization for vessels (for ex. blue flow). It focuses on how technologies like AI, automation, and data analytics can optimize fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve operational efficiency in maritime transportation. The study highlights the potential for digital tools to support cleaner shipping, enhance energy management in ports, and contribute to global climate targets. 

• Electrification road map for Helsinki created in cooperation with shipping companies and power- and grid companies
• Multiple new 110 kVA grid connection needed in Helsinki to satisfy future
  capacity demand
• Port of Tallinn – in Old City harbour 110 kV substation is planned (completion
  end 2027), 30 MW of electric power to be supplied by end 2028

Facilitate green vehicle operations in port area for shipping companies and authorities

• Study of feasibility of electrified/hydrogen powered port equipment pilot. Suitability in winter time. Discussion with manufactures. 
• First electrified tug master operational in Vuosaari Q2/25 
• Plans for expanding charging infrastructure in place, based on demand from port operators. Next expected in 2026 

• Identifying and analyzing the developmental and infrastructural prerequisites for alternative power sources crucial for vessels in the foreseeable future. Illuminates the available and necessary advancements to facilitate the transition to eco-friendly energy sources. Discussion with authorities. 
• H2deri@BSP EU project started 3/25 -> Develops knowledge and skills in Baltic Sea ports to enable qualified handling and bunkering of H2 derivatives 

• Demand & Supply study about to start; bunkering guidelines and communications strategy to follow 

Creation of safety manual for bunker handling identified in Green fuel bunkering study. 

• H2deri@BSP EU project started 3/25 -> Develops knowledge and skills in Baltic Sea ports 

• eFti and e-waybill implementation in the FinEst GC – reduced time spent in port for freight 
• mapping the needed data in different systems, standardizing data flow in cooperation with ferry companies to ensure that the needed data for road and maritime transportation is defined, inserted once and machine readable; 
• The stakeholders systems are integrated to the platform 

• Comparing and implementing best practices for lower carbon footprint of port infrastructure and buildings 

• Investments decisions for the constructions of new buildings and infrastructure and reconstruction of the existing ones have been made consciously considered the carbon footprint both in construction and operation 

Target: 2 minutes total reduction of time in port by optimizing mooring times, discharging times, passenger embarkaction/disembarkaction, increase % of depature in time; reduce the time of cars stay in the port area (just on time) 

Create alternative ideas for financing models of new stevedoring equipment investments. 

Analyses for the best solutions: reducing traffic congestions and providing smoother truck traffic and directing more trucks away from city center. 

Increase of share of vessel’s waste and consumer (passenger) waste handling/sorting and going to circular economy 

• to harmonize sorting and recycling systems for consumer waste: more sorting options, similar labelling.  

• Study of sorting the waste and increasing the share of waste going to circular economy.  

• EU project Circular Port 

More information about the project: Waste management project description

• Bicycle roads from the city via port to the ferries: clear signage, marked bike roads, comfortable check-in and waiting areas to the ferries.  Communication to the potential customers -> Increased number of passengers using bikes. 
• improving the experience for cycling travelers in ports, onboard ships and in cities. 

• To map and mark  the best routes from the city centers to the ships via port and back. Working out the locations of signs, a convenient check-in solution and comfortable covered waiting areas before boarding the ship.  

• To improve communication for potential bicycle travelers and make bicycle travel more attractive.