Port of Tallinn
Port of Tallinn (Estonian: Tallinna Sadam) stands as the foremost port authority in Estonia and ranks among the leading maritime enterprises within the Baltic Sea area. It oversees the operations of five principal ports:
- Tallinn Passenger Port / Old City Harbour (Vanasadam) – the main passenger harbour in Estonia, located centrally in Tallinn, recognized as one of the busiest in the Baltic region
- Muuga Harbour – Estonia’s largest cargo port, positioned in Maardu, approximately 13 km northeast of Tallinn
- Paldiski South Harbour – a cargo port situated 40 km west of Tallinn in the town of Paldiski
- Paljassaare Harbour – a smaller cargo facility located northwest of central Tallinn
- Saaremaa Harbour – a passenger port located on the island of Saaremaa, in the village of Ninase
Since its public listing on the Tallinn Stock Exchange in 2018, Port of Tallinn has been operating as a publicly traded company. This IPO was notable as Estonia’s first state-owned public offering in nearly twenty years and became the second-largest retail investor issuance on Nasdaq Tallinn. The Republic of Estonia retains majority ownership with a 67% shareholding. Financial results for 2019 showed revenues reaching €130.5 million alongside a net profit of €44.4 million, indicating robust economic performance.
The company’s subsidiary, TS Laevad, administers ferry services linking the mainland with Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands, while another subsidiary, TS Shipping, manages the icebreaker MSV Botnica. Among its strategic innovations is hosting Europe’s inaugural live public 5G network at Tallinn Passenger Port, developed through collaboration with Ericsson, Intel, and Telia Estonia to improve connectivity for cruise vessels.
Under the guidance of CEO Valdo Kalm, Port of Tallinn capitalizes on its extensive port network and forward-thinking business approach to sustain its competitive position in regional maritime transport and passenger handling.
Statistics
| Year | Total passengers |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 5,739,573 |
| 2002 | 5,944,942 |
| 2003 | 5,862,485 |
| 2004 | 6,737,926 |
| 2005 | 7,007,558 |
| 2006 | 6,760,149 |
| 2007 | 6,514,294 |
| 2008 | 7,247,366 |
| 2009 | 7,257,646 |
| 2010 | 7,915,113 |
| 2011 | 8,478,929 |
| 2012 | 8,841,679 |
| 2013 | 9,236,429 |
| 2014 | 9,569,313 |
| 2015 | 9,793,049 |
| 2016 | 10,173,297 |
| 2017 | 10,560,000 |
| 2018 | 10,619,000 |
| 2019 | 10,639,000 |
| 2020 | 4,333,000 |
| 2021 | 3,665,759 |
| 2022 | 7,213,655 |
| 2023 | 8,080,796 |