Following the decision of the Finnish government to close the country borders from 19 March, the Estonian ferry line has suspended its operations between the two capitals until further notice.
A number of shipping lines from across the region has put in place restrictions, first and foremost regarding passenger traffic, however, some services have been suspended altogether to limit the spread of the virus.
The 5G Momentum project group, an organisation that recognizes Finnish innovators in the field of the next generation wireless technology for digital cellular networks, has chosen the Port Oulu Smarter digitalisation project as the winner.
The Australian state-owned TT-Line Company, holder of the ferry brand Spirit of Tasmania, has decided to relocate the building of its two new ro-paxes from Germany to Finland.
The Finnish-Swedish ferry line has subscribed to the Sustainable Actions for Innovative and Low-Impact Shipping (SAILS) Initiative for Good Practices in Maritime Transport for the Protection of the Marine and Coastal Environment.
The Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard and Aalto University will jointly work on developing technologies that can improve the environmental and safety aspects of seafaring.
The two parties have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at tightening their cooperation so as to contribute to the marine industry's ongoing digital transformation.
The Finnish company, the biggest dry bulk operator in the country, has signed an agreement with the Port of HaminaKotka following which the Mussalo Bulk Terminal will be upgraded with new facilities.
