ous improvements , the common thread of which was the pursuit of responsible , efficient and modern port operations and , in particular , the streamlining of ship traffic between Helsinki and Tallinn .
In fact , the name ‘ TWIN-PORT ’ refers to the shipping and port operations between Finland and Estonia via the ports of Helsinki and Tallinn .
“ We have installed , for example , double ramps which are a very green investment as such , since they shorten the time in port , which in turn enables a more fuel-efficient sea voyage ,” explains Slotte . In addition , a new Smart Port gate system for vehicles at West Harbour and Katajanokka was introduced at the beginning of summer 2023 .
STAY RELEVANT !
According to Slotte , adapting to a new , more sustainable world is simply “ a must ” for all the actors of the sector .
“ Those who don ’ t pay attention to sustainability will become irrelevant rather soon ,” he says , adding that all players must show initiative in their green pursuits and continue to go deeper and wider .
“ Also , the long-term competitiveness of ports , for example , will benefit from a more sustainable approach , even if there are costs involved in the short term .”
Sustainability is already a cornerstone of many a strategy drawn up by the maritime companies in recent times – and this trend will only continue and strengthen . “ Shipping companies are heavily focused on sustainability . We are not going to be an interesting partner for them if we do nothing .”
In trying times , there ’ s not much money to go around – so is sustainability facing headwinds that it can ’ t overcome right now ? – Slotte feels that the answer may lie in allocating resources more wisely .
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