New ferry operator TT-Line to join the Muuga-Vuosaari route

AS Tallinna Sadam (hereinafter Port of Tallinn) and TT-Line GmbH  (hereinafter TT-Line) have signed an agreement for the operation of a vessel on the Muuga (Estonia)–Vuosaari (Finland) route.

The route will be served by a ro-pax ferry with around 2.000 freight lanemeters, a café, a passenger lounge and other facilities for passengers and truckdrivers as well as cabins. The vessel used is intended to be announced in November. The vessel is expected to start operating on the route during the first quarter of 2027, with the exact launch date to be confirmed.

The Muuga–Vuosaari ferry connection is of strategic importance for freight transport between Estonia and Finland. It provides logistics and transport companies with a fast maritime link and helps divert trucks and trailers away from the city centres of Tallinn and Helsinki. The connection supports the competitiveness of Estonia’s export-oriented economy by improving companies’ access to Finnish and, more broadly, Nordic markets. At the same time, it strengthens the position of Estonia and Muuga harbour as a key north-south transport and transit corridor, linking Finland to the Baltic states and, subsequently, to Central and Southern Europe.

The regular ferry route between the cargo harbours operated by the ports of Tallinn and Helsinki was launched in 2017 and has been served by both Tallink and Eckerö Line. Currently, the route is operated by Eckerö Line with the vessel Finbo Cargo. At Muuga harbour the  vessels are handled at HHLA TK Estonia terminal.

“Freight volumes on the Muuga–Vuosaari route have grown steadily over the years and are now approaching the limits of what can be handled with a single vessel. This clearly demonstrates market demand for additional capacity and more frequent departures. The addition of a second operator will provide customers with greater choice and flexibility, strengthen the reliability of the connection and support further growth in trade between Estonia and Finland,” said Rene Pärt, Member of the Management Board of Port of Tallinn.

The agreement will contribute to the port’s revenues through vessel call, cargo and passenger fees, while enabling more efficient use of existing infrastructure.

TT-Line  is a family-owned shipping company established in 1962 in Germany.  Its fleet consists of 9 ro-pax vessels. The company’s core business is the transport of passengers, passenger vehicles and freight, connecting Germany,Sweden, Poland and Lithuania and serving routes that include the ports of Travemünde, Rostock, Trelleborg, Karlshamn, Świnoujście and Klaipėda.

Muuga Harbour is one of the four harbours owned by Port of Tallinn and Estonia’s largest cargo harbour. It handles a wide range of cargo types, including containers, ro-ro, liquid bulk, dry bulk and general cargo.

Vuosaari Harbour is Helsinki’s main cargo harbour and an important gateway for Finland’s imports and exports. It primarily handles container, truck and trailer traffic and offers regular ferry connections to Muuga and Travemünde.