KVARKEN PORTS -     CO-OPERATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

KVARKEN PORTS

is a company combining the ports of Umeå and Vaasa as a single joint venture. The aim of this co-operation is to develop the ports’ market position in the Baltic Sea trade. Kvarken Ports is also aiming to attract attention as a high-quality and environmentally friendly port pair.

NEW TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

To meet future demands for transport, Umeå and Vaasa are jointly building a completely new port and transport concept. The new port company constitutes a very important part in the east-west and north-south transport route that merges in the Kvarken region.

ADVANTAGES FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

It is estimated that increased cooperation will enhance efficiency and strengthen business development, and lead to higher volumes of cargo and passengers across the Kvarken region. Kvarken Ports will offer a broad range of services, adapted to the needs of the business community and private passengers. The cooperation will also generate economies of scale in such areas as infrastructure, marketing and administration, as well as the opportunity for higher competitive power.

ORGANISATION

Kvarken Ports is a limited liability company jointly owned by Umeå Kommunföretag in Sweden and the city of Vaasa in Finland. Current personnel in Umeå och Vaasa ports, about 30 persons

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