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Finferries renews its visual identity – white vessels and a blue-toned logo reflect purity, modernity, and sustainable development
Finferries, Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy, has decided to renew its visual identity as part of the company’s broad modernization and transition towards emission-free water transport. In the renewal, the company’s vessels will receive a new white color scheme, and the main color of the logo will become blue-light blue – a shade that symbolizes clean water, clear air, and a sustainable future.
“The white hull color and blue-light blue logo communicate clarity, openness, and responsibility. The blue shade represents clean water and clear air – precisely the environment we aim for with the emission-free operation of our vessels,” says Finferries’ CEO Håkan Fagerström.
The visual renewal will gradually appear on routes and in communication during 2026. The new look supports Finferries’ strategic goal to reduce operational emissions by 95 percent by 2035, as well as the company’s investment in electrification and sustainable water transport.
“Finferries is known for the yellow ferries of the archipelago – they have been part of the Finnish landscape for decades. However, now it is time to update the external appearance to match future goals and technological development,” Fagerström continues.
The renewed visual line has been designed in cooperation with the communications and marketing partner, LM Someco Oy. The look is based on the idea of a balance between nature and technology: blue represents air and water, white represents purity – elements that guide Finferries’ operations and development.
Further information:
Håkan Fagerström, CEO, Finferries
Tel: +358 40 515 6329, email: hakan.fagerstrom(at)finferries.fi
Low water level in lakes - 21.10.2025 10:46
In the Vuoksi water system area, lake water levels are exceptionally low!
We urge all drivers to exercise great caution when driving onto or off the cable ferry, as the height difference between the road and the water surface creates an angle between the cable ferry and the ramp, as well as between the ramp and the road. This angle must be taken into account especially with vehicles that have low ground clearance or long front/rear overhangs.
Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy has signed an agreement with the ELY Centre concerning ferry traffic in the Finnish Lakeland region
On 6 October 2025, Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy signed an agreement with the ELY Centre of Southwest Finland concerning the procurement titled “Road Ferry Traffic Service Lakeland Finland 2026–2047.”
The company has developed an ecological traffic concept for 12 ferry routes in Lakeland Finland. As a result, the transport capacity on these routes will increase to 90 tonnes, removing weight restrictions for heavy traffic.
The ferry fleet in Lakeland Finland will be renewed and electrified, reducing traffic emissions in the area by over 90% compared to current levels. The first upgraded ferries will begin operating on the Lamposaari, Kietävälä, Rongonsalmi, and Tappuvirta routes at the end of 2026. According to the new agreement, all ferry sites will operate with upgraded equipment by summer 2028.
In constructing 14 new ferries, existing vessel hulls will be reused, supporting the company’s ecological values. Reusing old ferry hulls avoids the CO₂ emissions associated with producing new steel. The CO₂ savings compared to building a new ferry are equivalent to approximately 2.5 years of emissions from diesel-powered ferries in Lakeland Finland.
“This 20-year agreement covering 12 ferry sites in Lakeland Finland is a significant step toward carbon-neutral road ferry traffic. Ferry services will be produced more efficiently, sustainably, and cost-effectively. Within the transport sector, road ferry traffic is leading the way toward carbon neutrality while improving service for road users. Our long-term goal is to achieve carbon-neutral road ferry traffic by 2035, which we promote through our procurements and agreements. The transport objective is to provide flexible and cost-effective service delivery that takes into account regional mobility and transport needs,” says Tapani Jaakkola, Road Engineer at the ELY Centre for Southwest Finland
“We are very pleased to introduce environmentally friendly equipment to Lakeland Finland, supporting our strategic vision to be a pioneer in emission-free water transport. This is a major step in the ecological development of road ferry traffic, where we also consider biodiversity alongside emission reduction,” says Håkan Fagerström, CEO of Finferries.
Further information:
Håkan Fagerström, CEO, Finferries
Tel: +358 40 515 6329, email: hakan.fagerstrom(at)finferries.fi
Puutossalmi - 25.08.2025 16:00
The next phase in the modification and improvement work at the Puutossalmi ferry site involves underwater blasting.
The blasting work may cause short traffic stops in the ferry traffic. During these stops, the cable ferry will remain stationary for 10–15 minutes on the west shore before traffic resumes.
Road users are advised to prepare for possible traffic stops by allowing sufficient travel time.
Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy won the Lake Finland tender
On October 8, 2024, Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy submitted a bid for the Varsinais-Suomi ELY Centre’s tender “Maantielauttaliikennepalvelu Järvi-Suomi 2026-2046”. Today, October 11, 2024, the ELY Centre announced the procurement decision, according to which Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy won the tender. The other bidder was the Norwegian company Torghatten Nord As.
The company has developed a highly ecological transport concept for the 12 cable ferry locations in Lake Finland, which will also increase the transport capacity on all routes. The cable ferry fleet in Lake Finland will be renewed and electrified, reducing traffic emissions in the area by approximately 98% from the current level by 2027.
The appeal period for the procurement decision is 14 days.
Further information:
Håkan Fagerström, CEO, Finferries
Tel: +358 40 515 6329, email: hakan.fagerstrom(at)finferries.fi