The Finnish seaport, until recently designated as a Comprehensive Port of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) of the European Union, is now a Core Port.

The port shares that the new status will, among many, expand its EU funding possibilities as well as impose obligations regarding infrastructure development (with a focus on environmentally friendly transport solutions).

Oulu's status upgrade follows the revision of the TEN-T, according to which the Core Network will be completed by 2030, the Expanded Core Network ten years later, and the Comprehensive Network by mid-century.

"This decision is particularly significant now, as the importance of the northern region in Finland's security of supply and connections to the west is emphasized," the port underlined in a press release.

Photo: Port of Oulu