THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN GOT ACQUAINTED WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF THE HELSINKI SEAPORT

Helsinki, January 27, 2025 – Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Marat Karabayev paid a working visit to Finland. As part of the visit, Minister M.Karabayev got acquainted with the activities of the Port of Helsinki, which is one of the largest and most important ports in Europe.

Helsinki is one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe. In 2023, passenger traffic amounted to 9 million people.

The port is also Finland's leading international trading port. In 2023, the total cargo turnover amounted to 14 million tons. 

Uninterrupted conditions for sea transportation, in particular to Tallinn and Stockholm, are provided by the Finnish company «Port of Helsinki».

During his visit to the port, the Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan examined the port's operations, its organizational structure, and key activities related to ensuring maritime passenger and cargo transportation, as well as port infrastructure management.

M.Karabaev discussed with the management of the «Port of Helsinki» company the issues of establishing and developing long-term cooperation in the field of maritime transport, modernization of port infrastructure, as well as prospects for joint initiatives that will contribute to the sustainable development of the maritime transport industry and strengthen cooperation between the countries.

In conclusion, both sides expressed their mutual readiness to further strengthen partnerships and develop joint projects.