The Oslo-based provider of digital solutions for ports and maritime actors extends its footprint to Finland by taking over a developer of port management and maritime information systems.
"Wellamo Data is a Finnish PMIS [port management information system] provider with long operational experience and established customer relationships within the Finnish port sector. The acquisition provides a stronger foundation for Grieg Connect's work in Finland and supports the company's strategy of building a unified Nordic PMIS offering," Grieg Connect shared in a press brief.
The company furthered, "The acquisition marks a long-term commitment to Finland. Grieg Connect will build a local presence, recruit a Finnish team, and develop PMIS services in close cooperation with Finnish ports as Finland becomes one of our home markets in the Nordic region. As part of the acquisition, company founder Atte Rotko will join Grieg Connect in a leading role with responsibility for operations and for ensuring solution delivery for Finnish ports."
Rotko commented, "This creates a long-term Nordic foundation for PMIS development in Finland. Grieg Connect brings broad Nordic experience and a solid platform for further development. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of digital development for Finnish ports."
Espen Ranvik, CEO of Grieg Connect, added, "Finland becomes one of our main bases going forward. With more than 20 years of experience delivering PMIS solutions to ports, this acquisition gives us a strong starting point to support Finnish ports with continuity and experience from across the Nordic region. This is a long-term investment for us, and Finland will have a dedicated local team."
His company's portfolio includes deliveries of PMIS solutions, port community tools, resource planning and port security systems across Norway, Sweden, and the islands of Faroe and Åland. Recently, the Estonian port company Saarte Liinid, managing 18 cargo & passenger harbours, also selected Grieg Connect's PMIS for digitalising its operations.
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