In January-May 2009, Tallinna Sadam (the port of Tallinn) handled almost 13 million tonnes of cargo (+1%, year-on-year). According to preliminary data, the port’s May throughput was up 5.2%, year-on-year, to 2.46 million tonnes.
In the 5-month period, transshipment of oil products totaled 10 million tonnes (+11.3%), RZD-Partner reports. Container throughput totaled 57,534 TEU (-21.5%, year-on-year).
Commercial Seaport of Tallinn is a large cargo and passenger seaport located at the southern shore of the Tallinn Bay. It was founded in 1219. Tallinn is the third largest port of the Baltic Sea after St. Petersburg and Primorsk. The port consists of 5 port ones: Muuga, Old City Harbour, Paljassaare, Paldiski South and Saaremaa. In 2008, the port handled 29.077 million tonnes.