The €45-million project, run by the ports of Helsinki and Lübeck-Travemünde, will receive €22m in support of putting in place hard- & software to streamline cargo & passenger traffic.

Among others, onshore power supply facilities and automooring systems will be installed (to prepare for the deployment of Finnlines' Hansa Superstars cruise ferries in 2028-29)

Hansalink 3 will come to its conclusion with 2027's end.

"The significant EU support [€12m for the Finnish seaport] will enable measures in ports to improve the competitiveness of the Helsinki-Travemünde corridor and develop maritime transport in line with sustainable development goals. I am glad that we have been able to collaborate closely with the Lübeck Port Authority to build a project that supports the development of the unit cargo and passenger vessel fleet on this route and ultimately serves the needs of North European companies and consumers," said Vesa Marttinen, the Port of Helsinki's VP Cargo.

Photo: Port of Helsinki