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New meeting and overtaking prohibition areas will be introduced in the Port of Turku fairways

24.4.2025
On 1 May 2025, the busiest fairways in the Port of Turku will introduce new meeting and overtaking prohibition areas for merchant vessels, which will harmonise and clarify traffic regulations in the area.

Easter road traffic will start next week – check the forecasts and tips from Fintraffic’s Road Traffic Centre for a smooth and safe journey

11.4.2025
The busiest day for Easter traffic, Maundy Thursday (17 April), is approaching and thousands of Finnish people are preparing to set off for the holidays. Fintraffic’s Road Traffic Centre reminds everyone about the importance of remembering that in spring, there may be sudden changes in the road and traffic conditions and that safety is always the priority in traffic. Check the Easter road traffic forecasts now and read the current tips for Easter traffic to ensure that you will have a safe and smooth journey.

The DigiMar project focuses on clear and safe maritime communication – instructional videos now available

10.4.2025
The first versions of the educational videos from the DigiMar project have been released, supporting navigational safety by improving routine maritime communication. These openly available videos are primarily aimed at VTS professionals and students, and they are based on international guidelines and authentic educational recordings. The videos offer practical support for developing communication skills.

User survey gives D/S POLO overall score 4/5 - users particularly satisfied with schedule information

4.4.2025
Fintraffic’s application D/S POLO is already in use in more than thirty ports. A user survey shows that users find the service to be useful for their organisations, especially in providing a situational picture of schedules. The application received an overall score of 4/5 in the survey. This year, completely new features will be launched in the app related to vessel notifications, winter navigation and more.

Fintraffic's Vessel Traffic Services prevented 14 vessels from running aground in 2024

28.3.2025
In 2024, VTS Centres prevented 14 vessels from running aground and prevented near misses from developing into accidents. This information is from the newly completed annual statistics on prevented groundings by Fintraffic’s Vessel Traffic Services. In 2024, nearly 20 new vessel traffic meeting and overtaking prohibition areas and new special transport safety zones were also introduced in Finland.

Business Finland & Fintraffic: The potential of the data economy should be put to use in the hunt for growth

12.3.2025
Fintraffic studied the value of the traffic data economy with consultancy firm FLOU in December 2024. According to the study, the value of the traffic data economy in Finland has increased to EUR 500 million, more than EUR 50 million of which is produced by Fintraffic alone (+35% since 2022).

Fintraffic’s sustainability programme complete – Towards safer, smoother and more environmentally friendly traffic

7.3.2025
Traffic Management Company Fintraffic’s sustainability programme has been completed.

Opas.matka.fi or Google Maps – which should you choose for route planning?

19.2.2025
What are the differences between Opas.matka.fi and Google Maps?

Improvements of Vuosaari road tunnel’s alternative route continue on schedule

13.2.2025
The improvements of the alternative route of the road tunnel leading to Vuosaari Harbour continue according to plan. Following the winter break, the work will continue on week 8 when gabion baskets are installed in the junction of Itäväylä and Kallvikintie.

Check road traffic forecasts and tips for safe winter holiday travel

12.2.2025
The annual winter holiday season is once again upon us and, as customary, schools start their holidays in three batches on 17 and 24 February and 3 March 2025, depending on the region. On the roads, there is a clear increase in the volume of northbound traffic during the holiday season.

How are Finnish traffic operators reaching for the global markets?

11.2.2025
Kasvufoorum 2025, which took place in Helsinki in January, brought together smart traffic experts to discuss cooperation, innovations and the way Finland can use its full potential for building a competitive and data-driven future.

Police and Fintraffic ensure smooth and safe traffic: how cooperation is reflected in exceptional situations

27.1.2025
The police and Fintraffic work closely together to ensure smooth and safe traffic, especially in exceptional situations.