Port of Turku

What Port of Turku does

Port of Turku (legal entity Turun Satama Oy) is a Finnish port operating company wholly owned by the City of Turku, headquartered in Turku and incorporated as a limited liability company in 2012, though port activity at the location dates back to 1154. The company operates passenger and freight terminals on the Baltic Sea corridor, providing vessel services (port control, 24/7), cargo handling via multiple contracted operators, truck driver services, warehousing through its wholly-owned Turku Free Zone Company subsidiary, space and area rental, and security services. Its primary customer segments are passenger ferry operators Viking Line and Tallink Silja, which run daily sailings (Viking Glory, Viking Grace, Baltic Princess) between Turku and Stockholm, and ro-ro cargo and liner customers moving freight through the TEN-T network to other Baltic and ocean ports.

The core infrastructure is being rebuilt through the EUR 172 million Ferry Terminal Turku (FTT) project, a joint initiative with the City of Turku, Viking Line and Tallink Silja. The new joint passenger terminal (designed by PES-Architects as "ORIGAMI", with Skanska Talonrakennus Oy as constructor) targets completion January 2027 and operational use March 2027, alongside Pier S1 (handed over June 2026, built by Terramare Oy) and refurbished Quay S2. A Weasel Software Oy passenger and traffic management system automates check-in, license plate recognition, vehicle weighing, and zone access. The project targets three stars in the Finnish Rakennustieto environmental classification, and the port holds DNV GL certification for its management system. A separate green shipping corridor partnership with Ports of Stockholm and Viking Line targets fossil-free operations by 2035.

The business model is infrastructure-based: the port monetizes vessel calls, berth usage, cargo throughput, storage, and ancillary services via published fee schedules on a pay-as-you-go basis. Capital intensity is high and the EUR 172 million FTT build is funded jointly by Port of Turku and the City of Turku, supplemented by EU CEF Transport grants (EUR 2.13 million for planning). The port underwent a leadership transition in 2026 (Minna Pirkkanen as Managing Director, Konsta Weber as Board Chair) and a brand refresh introducing the "Fregatti" sub-brand for the new terminal.

Name

Port of Turku

Legal name

Turun Satama Oy

Website

https://portofturku.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port of Turku (Turun Satama Oy) is a City of Turku-owned Finnish port operating passenger and cargo terminals on the Baltic Sea, serving Viking Line and Tallink Silja ferry operators between Turku and Stockholm, alongside ro-ro freight and liner cargo customers, via the EUR 172 million Ferry Terminal Turku project completing in 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Ferry Terminal & Passenger Pier Operations (Ferry-Specific) (THAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Ferry terminal services
• Cargo handling
• Passenger ferry services
• Maritime logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Turku

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port of Turku Ltd operates a passenger and cargo port in southwestern Finland serving the Turku-Stockholm ferry route and Baltic Sea trade. The port provides vessel services, cargo handling, truck services, storage, space rental, and security for shipping companies such as Viking Line and Tallink Silja, plus freight forwarders and trucking operators. The port is being modernized through the EUR 172 million Ferry Terminal Turku (FTT) project, which will deliver a new joint passenger terminal (ORIGAMI) and updated pier infrastructure by 2027.

Product overview

Port of Turku operates as a service port offering cargo and passenger traffic services. The core infrastructure includes the Ferry Terminal Turku (FTT) project developing a joint passenger terminal (ORIGAMI) for Viking Line and Tallink Silja, along with Pier S1 and Quay S2 berths. Supporting services include vessel services, cargo handling, truck services, storage services, space rental, and security services. The port is currently undergoing major development with the FTT project (EUR 172 million) to be completed by 2027, which will replace separate terminal buildings with a modern shared facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fregatti: The new name for the joint passenger terminal being built at Port of Turku, announced in May 2026.

Products and services

• Ferry Terminal Turku (FTT) - ORIGAMI Joint Passenger Terminal A joint three-storey passenger terminal building (over 10,000 gross sq m) serving Tallink Silja and Viking Line, built with steel, glass, and aluminum facades (ORIGAMI design by PES-Architects). The terminal provides common waiting spaces, ticket sales, and automated port traffic systems for all passenger ships regularly stopping in Turku.
• Pier S1 (Pistolaituri) A 217-250m long, 25m wide new pier primarily for Tallink Silja, constructed on clay seabed with 40-45m steel piles, equipped with automooring capability.
• Quay S2 (S2-laituri) A 218m refurbished berth that will become Viking Line's primary quay following the FTT project, equipped with automooring equipment.
• Vessel Services (Aluspalvelut) Professional port control services for vessels calling at the port, provided 24/7 by experienced personnel.
• Cargo Handling (Lastinkäsittely) Professional cargo handling services provided by leading port operators, ensuring smooth logistics chain and reliable transport for liner services, ro-ro cargo, and ocean shipping connections.
• Truck Services (Rekkapalvelut) Comprehensive services for truck drivers including fueling stations, rest and recreational facilities to support compliance and turnaround.
• Storage Services (Varastointipalvelut) Diverse selection of storage services for short-term and long-term storage with ample space and capacity near dock areas.
• Space and Area Rental (Tila- ja aluevuokraus) Rentable areas located near dock zones with good transport connections, available for port-related commercial use.
• Security Services (Turvallisuus) Security services protecting people, vessels, property, and the environment, operated as part of customer service.
• Turku Free Zone Company Logistics Services Wholly-owned subsidiary providing warehousing and added-value logistics services for cargo customers using the port.

Quantifiable outcome

• Green shipping corridor will enable fossil-free operations by 2035
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Viking LinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Viking Line operates daily ferry services between Turku and Stockholm using vessels Viking Glory and Viking Grace. The company is developing a green shipping corridor with Ports of Stockholm and Port of Turku with the goal of becoming completely fossil-free by 2035. Viking Line uses biogas alongside LNG fuel, having multiplied biofuel use tenfold in 2025.
• Ports of StockholmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Ports of Stockholm is partnering with Port of Turku and Viking Line to develop a green shipping corridor between Turku and Stockholm. The corridor aims to enable fossil-free shipping operations by 2035 through the use of renewable biogas and other sustainable fuels.
• Tallink SiljacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTallink Silja is a key shipping company partner in the Ferry Terminal Turku project. The company will be the first to move into the new joint terminal in March 2027. Current operations using Baltic Princess vessel from Turku. Tallink Silja will transfer to new terminal while Viking Line follows in 2008 after the old Silja terminal is demolished.
• Skanska Talonrakennus OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkanska was selected as the constructor for the Ferry Terminal Turku passenger terminal. Construction began in January 2025 with planned completion at end of 2026. The three-storey terminal building covers over 10,000 square meters with glass and aluminium facades.
• Terramare OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTerramare Oy was contracted to build the new S1 pier for the Ferry Terminal Turku project. Construction involved driving massive steel piles into seabed, requiring 12,000 cubic metres of concrete and nearly 40 kilometres of steel pipe piles and sheet piles. Pier S1 completed in June 2026.
• Ramboll CM OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRamboll CM Oy provides project management and supervision services for the Ferry Terminal Turku project. Services include technical, financial, and schedule-related project management, competitive bidding for purchases and contractors, planning control, safety and risk management.
• Weasel Software OycoreTechnology or IntegrationWeasel Software is supplying the joint terminal's passenger and traffic management system including gates, measuring devices, and digital information boards. The system provides real-time situational picture, increases automation, reduces manual labour, and processes approximately 20 million ship passengers annually across its customer ports.
• Oteran OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOteran Oy is the project management contractor for infrastructure construction on the joint terminal yard. The 14-hectare area requires installation of nearly 3 kilometres of stormwater pipes, 38,000 cubic metres of crushed stone, kilometres of electrical and telecommunications cables, and foundations for 30-metre-high light posts. Work began September 2025 in four phases.
• PES-Architects LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPES-Architects Ltd won the international architectural competition for the new passenger terminal with their ORIGAMI design. The design features oblique triangular surfaces with steel, glass, and aluminium facades with maritime symbolism. The winning proposal was selected for its exceptional architecture and ability to set passengers in the right mood for sea voyage.
• Profund OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfund Oy provides structural engineering for the quay structures (S1 and S2) of the Ferry Terminal Turku project. The company designed quay solutions on challenging clay seabed conditions, including tension piles driven deep into moraine and storm bollards requiring 90-metre tensile steel rods anchored to bedrock.
• City of TurkucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Turku is a joint project partner in Ferry Terminal Turku and co-funder of the EUR 172 million project. The city is also responsible for street construction around the port and the relocation of the port railway. Additionally, the Linnanniemi area development around Turku Castle is a City of Turku project that will integrate with the port development.
• 4D AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Turku-based advertising agency 4D was selected as brand renewal partner for Port of Turku. The agency helped clarify the port's brand to better reflect current operations and future direction, focusing on themes of reliability, efficiency, and partnership.
• Sitowise OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSitowise Oy is responsible for zoning and traffic planning for the port yard of the new passenger terminal. Work includes traffic plan for field area, construction-period traffic arrangements, and plans for basic infrastructure including lighting, electricity, water supply, and drainage. Planning work completed June 2025.

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port of Gdansk: Polish Baltic port handling container, bulk, and passenger ferry traffic. Competes for cargo volumes on the Baltic and is part of TEN-T network; comparable scale and cargo mix.
• Port of Rostock: German Baltic port with significant ferry and ro-ro cargo traffic to Scandinavia. Comparable ferry/cargo terminal operations and similar public ownership structure.
• Port of Kiel: German Baltic port handling passenger ferries (to Scandinavia) and cargo. Similar public-ownership structure, comparable ferry and cargo terminal operations in the Baltic market.
• Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP): Scandinavian port operator handling ferries, cruise, and cargo traffic between Denmark and Sweden. Comparable ferry terminal and cargo operations in the Nordic/Baltic market.
• Port of Tallinn: Estonian state-owned port operator handling passenger ferries and cargo in the Gulf of Finland. Competes for Baltic passenger and ro-ro cargo flows with a comparable passenger/cargo business mix.
• Ports of Stockholm: Swedish port authority operating Stockholm's ferry and cruise terminals, including the Turku–Stockholm route endpoints. Active co-development partner with Port of Turku on the green shipping corridor; directly comparable ferry terminal operations.
• Port of Riga: Latvian port authority handling passenger ferries and a mix of bulk, container, and ro-ro cargo in the Baltic. Comparable mixed passenger/cargo port business model serving Baltic trade routes.
• Port of Helsinki: Finnish state-owned port serving Helsinki–Tallinn and Helsinki–Stockholm passenger and cargo routes. Direct competitor for Finnish ferry traffic and Baltic cargo flows; comparable municipal ownership model and cargo/passenger mix.

Broad incumbents

• DP World: Global port operator with terminals worldwide including European container terminals. Significantly larger and broader in scope, but represents the competitive benchmark for operational efficiency and digital terminal technology in the port industry.
• APM Terminals (Maersk): Global container terminal operator with multiple European terminals. While much larger and focused on container operations, it competes for the same international shipping line customers and sets industry standards for terminal automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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