Finland is dependent on sea traffic, its fluency and competitiveness. 95 percent of exports and imports to Finland are transported by sea. Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine has further emphasized the importance of sea transport.
Seafaring builds value chains that create the basis for the growth of industry, tourism and other forms of trade. The Finnish shipowners are forerunners of technology and environmental innovations and are actively participating in developing solutions for sustainable shipping.
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Maritime newsNordic-Baltic Maritime Forum – a new international maritime event arrives in Helsinki this March!
The Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum 2026 will bring together maritime leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in Helsinki on 23–26 March 2026.
The programme includes themes such as: Energy transition and clean fuels, Innovations in shipbuilding and shaping the next generation of vessel solutions, Digitalisation and artificial intelligence, Ports and terminals, and Strengthening resilience.
As part of the Maritime Forum, the Nordic-Baltic Maritime Resilience Summit will take place on Tuesday, 24 March, from 13:00 to 17:00.
More information about the programme and tickets for the Maritime Forum can be found via the link below. Note: Discounted tickets are available for shipping companies!
The Finnish Shipowners' Association participating in Yrityskylä aimed at ninth graders
The Finnish Shipowners’ Association is cooperating with Yrityskylä. In the new learning unit, elementary school ninth-graders get to learn about the operations of the shipowners’ and the maritime industry.
read more hereSeaways create our connection to the world
Finland is a forerunner in maritime in multiple ways and is dependent on sea transport. Watch the video to learn more!
Check out the video here!Upcoming events
21.5.2026 |
Maritime Day ÅlandThe Åland Maritime Day is a full day of Maritime Insights from the industry, suppliers, seafarers, policy makers and other stakeholders. We meet in Mariehamn, Åland, and share views, challenges and opportunities. In the Congresscenter Alandica there are 140+ exhibitors with offers and information. On stage you will meet the brightest brains from the Shipping Cluster all over. In the evening we all gather for a delicious meal and a great party. Welcome to Åland! The venue is as usual Alandica, Strandgatan 33 in Mariehamn, and the main hotell will be Arkipelag. We can’t wait to see you again! The exhibition is open 0900-1700 followed by dinner at 1900. |
Mariehamn, Åland Sign up |
Environmental innovations
Finnish shipowners are forerunners in the field of environmental innovations. New solutions that have been tested and taken into use on Finnish shipowners’ vessels have had international success.
Read moreFinland is a pioneer in digital seafaring and environmental technology
Finland’s maritime cluster knows collaboration, says Tiina Tuurnala, CEO for the Finnish Shipowners’ Association, in the editorial for the Finnish Maritime Cluster Yearbook.
Read the Navigator Yearbook