Cargo transported on the infrastructure of the Estonian state-owned railway infrastructure company Estonian Railways (EVR) in October totaled 1 million tons, up by 10.4% YoY. “I am glad that we have been able to put an end to the downward trend in freight volumes, and we are doing our utmost for the results of the…
The Port of Sillamae began offering regular container shipping services last year, and shipping volumes have increased 10-fold since then. While ships managed by Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, initially visited Sillamae three times per month, beginning this month, cargo is now entering and leaving the Ida-Viru County port every week. Regular…
Port of Tallinn as been shortlisted for the Green Port/Terminals of the Year Award by the DPC Innovation Awards 2017. The award spotlights a port or terminal that has demonstrated an active and innovative response to the preservation and promotion of wildlife, reduction in air emissions, water quality, treatment of soils/sediments, community engagement and sustainability.…
The third-quarter employment rate in Estonia stood at 68.3%, the highest it has been in 20 years, and according to Swedank, fast economic growth is increasing the demand for the labor force. “Due to enlivened economic activity, demand for the labor force has increased,” Swedbank senior economist Liis Elmik said. “The number of people employed…
Estonian wind energy company Eleon AS and international partners are working on a EUR 38 million project to develop a wind turbine with a capacity in excess of 10 megawatts, and expect to receive a decision from the European Commission on project financing under the Horizon 2020 measure early next year. “The decision can be…
Next year, the City of Tallinn will begin testing the limited application of a self-driving bus in public transport. The self-driving bus is to be tested on the last mile, which in transportation refers to the movement of people from a transportation hub such as a bus stop to their final destination. Tallinn University of…
Giving up tax returns and replacing them with data-based information exchange is a long-term objective of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board, the director of the tax authority, Valdur Laid, says. “Our vision is to do away with all sorts of declarations altogether. Being a strong e-state, we very easily have the capability to receive…