AS Tallinna Sadam operational volumes for 2025 Q3 and 9 months

Core Insights - In Q3 2025, Tallinna Sadam experienced positive growth in both cargo volumes and passenger numbers, with cargo volumes increasing by 8% and passenger numbers by 1.4% compared to the same period last year [1][2]. Cargo Volume Analysis - Total cargo volume reached 3.4 million tonnes, with significant increases in dry bulk (up 46% to 789 thousand tonnes) and containers (up 4.3% to 542 thousand tonnes) [3][6]. - Liquid bulk cargo saw a slight decrease of 0.6%, while general cargo also experienced a minor decline of 0.7% [6]. Passenger Traffic Insights - The number of passengers reached 2.8 million, with notable increases on the Tallinn-Helsinki route (up 2.2%) and among cruise passengers (up 13%) [3][6]. - The overall number of vessel calls decreased by 1.6%, with cargo vessel visits down by 1.6% and passenger vessel visits down by 1.8% [3][6]. Ferry Operations - The number of vehicles transported on ferries increased by 2.4%, while the number of ferry trips saw a marginal increase of 0.1% [4][9]. - The icebreaker Botnica's charter days decreased by 20%, reflecting a decline in utilization rate from 27% to 22% [4][9]. Future Outlook - The Chairman of the Board indicated ongoing positive trends in operational volumes, particularly in the bulk cargo segment and passenger growth influenced by the Helsinki route and cruise tourism [2]. - The icebreaker Botnica is expected to continue its project-based work in Canadian waters into the fourth quarter [2].