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Transport Modes’ Perspectives on Future Environmental Opportunities – Ports as Multifunctional Platforms

Wednesday 18.3

09:00 10:00

Meeting Hall

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Transport Modes’ Perspective on Future Environmental Opportunities – Ports as Multifunctional Platforms

Join us for an engaging seminar exploring how different transport modes view future environmental opportunities, and how ports serve as central multifunctional platforms. The audience will experience insightful presentations offering complementary perspectives on sustainability and logistics.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion featuring representatives from various transport modes. These experts exemplify how challenges can be tackled through bold initiatives and knowledge sharing. Discover practical solutions, visionary ideas, and collaborative approaches shaping the future of environmentally responsible transport.

The seminar is arranged by the project Port as an Innovation Platform for Clean Transition – Co-funded by the European Union

Moderated by

Anna Måtts-Fransén

Logistics Expert – Project Manager

Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK

Speakers

Perspectives on Sustainable Development in Logistics and Transportation

Petri Helo

Professor

University of Vaasa

Panel Discussion

Janne Pylkkönen

Managing Director

Kvarken Ports Ltd

Tony Ehrs

Freight Director

Wasaline

Annele Heikkilä

HR Director, Sustainability

Ahola Group

Mika Ritonen

Operations Manager, Rail

Nurminen Logistics

Organizers

Anna Måtts-Fransén

Logistics Expert – Project Manager

Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK

anna.matts-fransen@vasek.fi

+358 44 512 6320

Tommi Tuominen

Development Director

Kvarken Ports Ltd

tommi.tuominen@portofvaasa.fi

+358 44 5167 224

Elina Multanen

Managing Director

Finnhub

elina.multanen@finnhub.fi

+358 400 866 534