AS Tallink Grupp Passenger and Cargo Transport Update
In recent reporting from AS Tallink Grupp, the company noted a total of 472,683 passengers transported in May 2025. This marks a decline of 2.0% compared to May 2024. Alongside this, the total number of cargo units also saw a decrease, falling by 19.8% to 22,605 units. Additionally, passenger vehicles transported dipped by 4.7% to 65,482 compared to the same period last year.
Detailed Breakdown of Transport Statistics
The statistics for May 2025 indicate several significant shifts in transportation across various routes:
Passengers
Passenger figures showed variance across key routes: 108,330 passengers traveled between Finland and Sweden, representing an increase of 2.3%. Conversely, the Estonia-Finland route faced a decrease, with 313,348 passengers, down 4.7%. The Estonia-Sweden route saw a rise of 7.0%, with a total of 51,005 passengers.
Cargo Units
In terms of cargo transportation, the overall decrease of 19.8% was primarily influenced by significant drops in transport between Finland and Sweden, which plummeted by 35.8%. Estonia-Finland also faced a reduction of 19.9% in cargo units, emphasizing the challenging market conditions.
Impact of Recent Events
May also had notable highlights beyond passenger and cargo metrics. AS Tallink Grupp secured an important agreement with the Algerian state-owned Madar Maritime Company to charter the cruise ferry Romantika. This agreement includes a technical crew provision for a duration of nine months, with options for extension, marking a significant operational milestone and opportunity in foreign markets.
Insights on Route Performance
Examining individual route performances provides additional insights into operational dynamics. For Finland-Sweden, the May statistics reflect the routes connecting Helsinki to Stockholm, utilizing the cruise ferries Silja Serenade and Silja Symphony, as well as Turku to Stockholm with the Baltic Princess.
In the Estonia-Finland sector, operations are bolstered by the shuttle vessels MyStar and Megastar, alongside the cruise ferry Victoria I, which remain crucial to this route's overall performance.
For the Estonia-Sweden sector, the ferry Baltic Queen and the passenger vessel Superfast IX servicing the Tallinn-Stockholm and Paldiski-Kapellskär routes respectively continue to prove vital to service delivery.
Contact Information for Investor Relations
For additional inquiries or investor relations, please contact Anneli Simm, the Investor Relations Manager of AS Tallink Grupp. You can reach out via email at anneli.simm@tallink.ee or by phone at +372 56157170. The company's headquarters is located at Sadama 5, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total number of passengers in May 2025?
AS Tallink Grupp transported a total of 472,683 passengers in May 2025, reflecting a slight decline from the previous year.
How much did cargo transportation decrease?
Cargo units fell by 19.8% in May 2025, totaling 22,605 units compared to the same period last year.
Which routes showed the highest passenger increase?
The Finland-Sweden route registered a 2.3% increase in passengers, totaling 108,330 for the month.
What significant agreement did AS Tallink Grupp sign recently?
AS Tallink Grupp signed an agreement with Madar Maritime Company for the charter of the cruise ferry Romantika for nine months.
Where can I find contact information for AS Tallink Grupp?
Contact details for AS Tallink Grupp can be found on their official communications, including an email address for investor inquiries: anneli.simm@tallink.ee.
