Traffic between January and May

The amount of unitized cargo traffic in the Port of Helsinki between January and May was 3.46 million tons, representing a decline of 28 per cent from the previous year. In May 2009 alone, 0.7 million tons of cargo were transported – again 28 per cent less than the previous year. Roro traffic has decreased more than container traffic. In May, container traffic decreased by 19% and roro traffic by 31%. The number of containers between January and May reached 145,500 TEU (-20%). The total number of rubberwheeled units was 176,000 vehicles (-22%).

According to the Finnish Maritime Administration, the market share of unitized cargo in the Port of Helsinki between January and April was 25.6%, which was the same as in 2007 but 1.3% more than in 2008. The market share of containers was 32.2%, and therefore the Port of Helsinki is again the largest container harbour. The market share of rubber-wheeled units was 55.5%, which is the same as last year but 3 percentage units less than in year 2007.

Between January and May, the number of liner traffic passengers was 3.3 million, an increase of almost 2%. The number of cars transported in passenger ships between January and May was 300,000, representing an increase of 8% from the previous year. The international cruise ship traffic in May brought 56,000 passengers to Helsinki, representing a 20% increase on the previous year.

 

(Source: Transport Weekly)