– Naturally, the shutdown of the Stora Enso Veitsiluoto paper mill in the end of last year has decreased the paper export and the filler import traffic, says Markku Rautio, the CEO of Port of Kemi Ltd. and continues – On the positive side, the traffic of metal concentrates is increasing as well as the customers interest in the port and the services it is offering.
-The largest expansion project of the history of port of Kemi will bring challenges for the financing for Port of Kemi for few years, but once the project is finished and the Metsä Fibre’s new bioproduct mill is running, the financial situation will improve significantly says Hannu Tikkala, the CFO of Port of Kemi Ltd. -During next summer, there will be many kinds of interesting cargo operated in port of Kemi, such as, like previous summers, transportations related to renewable energy, Tikkala adds and Rautio continues: – Even though Kemi Shipping, the biggest operator of the port, is concentrating only to the needs of its new owner Metsä Group, there are other operators offering quality services at the port. So, the transportation and handling of all kinds of cargo in port of Kemi continues in the same way as so far.
The Port of Kemi’s digitalization project continues also as planned and it is seen as one of the most significant aspect bringing future competitiveness for the port. With the help of digitalization for example a better situation awareness can be brought to use and the ports performance can be ensured even in the possible state of emergency of society. -The digitalization project has proceeded as scheduled, in the physical building of the network a lot has been wrapped up already, Ritva Torikka, the project manager of Port of Kemi’s digitalization project, sums up.
More articles
Season greetings
Port of Kemi Ltd. participated in Christmas gift fundraising
Port of Kemi Ltd. continued to support the local charity and donated this year's Christmas card funds to local families in need.
Protecting the fragile Baltic sea is a common matter
As much as 2/3 of vessels operating in the Baltic sea legally discharge their ship generated waste into the sea, even though this is known to eutrophicate the vulnerable Baltic sea.
Port of Kemi Ltd. adopts EDZCOM's Edge Connectivity solutions
Digitalization enables full situational awareness and safer operations.
A new partner to support the ports connectivity need
Port of Kemi is proud to present EDZCOM as a new partner to already extensive list of port customers and co-operative partners
NIB lends to deepen the Ajos sea fairway
NIB has signed a loan agreement with Port of Kemi Ltd. to finance the deepening of the port of Ajos from 10 to 12 meters.
The port of Kemi expansion project can now be followed in real time
The port of Kemi expansion project can now be followed live via web cam.
Contractors for the expansion project has been chosen
Port of Kemi has chosen contractors for the expansion of the port.
Metsä Fibre is constructing a new bioproduct mill in Kemi
On Thursday 11.2.2021 Metsä Fibre made a long expected final investment decision of the bio product mill. According to the decision, Metsä Fibre will construct in Kemi the largest wood refining facility of the northern hemisphere.
Season greetings
Season greetings from Port of Kemi!
An environmental permit was admitted to Metsä Fibre’s new bioproduct mill
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Northern Finland has just admitted an environmental permit to Metsä Fibre’s new bioproduct mill in Kemi. According to the permit, Metsä Fibre is allowed to begin operating regardless of possible appeals of the permit.
Port of Kemi Ltd. participated in Christmas gift fundraising
Port of Kemi Ltd. donated this year's Christmas card funds into charity.
Port of Kemi’s new gym is now opened
Port of Kemi’s gym Satama Gym was officially opened on Thursday 19th of November 2020. The gym is located in port of Ajos in the same building with the Seamen’s mission.
New vessels entering the operation
From the beginning of 2021, Wallenius SOL is expanding its service to port of Kemi with two new vessels.
Port of Kemi Ltd. prepares for the investments of the bioproduct mill
The city council and the executive commitee of city of Kemi have admitted a warranty of loan for Port of Kemi for the investments related for the Metsä Fibre's bioproduct mill planned to be built in Kemi.