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18.10.2018 | The Government has proposed a new Water Transport Act, which would ensure that all water transport legislation is up to date and found in one place.  The aim of the reform is to facilitate automation as well as to increase the safety of water transport and responsible boating. The new law would also bring clarity to the roles and tasks of authorities.

18.10.2018 | Water Transport Act aims to improve safety and increases preparedness for the future Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 18.10.2018 13.30 Type: Press release The Government has proposed a new Water Transport Act, which would ...

19.6.2019 | The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.

19.6.2019 | The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.

2.1.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the amendments to the Vehicles Act. Comments must be submitted by 13 February 2020.

2.1.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the amendments to the Vehicles Act. Comments must be submitted by 13 February 2020.

23.8.2012 | The European Commission has issued a proposal that includes tightening to the periodical vehicle inspections and roadside inspections in the EU area. In addition to improving traffic safety and reducing environmental impacts, the goal is to standardise the inspection procedures and standards in different member states. According to assessments, technical faults in vehicles are a major cause of accidents in the EU area.

23.6.2021 | The Government proposed on 23 June 2021 that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport on improving waste reception in ports.

1.7.2021 | The Government proposed on 23 June 2021 that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport on improving waste reception in ports.

12.11.2019 | The legislation on the delivery of waste from ships to ports will be updated. The aim is to improve the treatment and reception of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and, in particular, the discharge of plastic into the seas.

12.11.2019 | The legislation on the delivery of waste from ships to ports will be updated. The aim is to improve the treatment and reception of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and, in particular, the discharge of plastic into the seas.

29.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The aim is to improve the reception of waste in ports. In a key amendment, the obligation to receive waste from vessels would be expanded to coastal and inland marinas with 25-49 berths. The Government presented its proposal to the Parliament on 29 April 2021.

29.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The aim is to improve the reception of waste in ports. In a key amendment, the obligation to receive waste from vessels would be expanded to coastal and inland marinas with 25-49 berths. The Government presented its proposal to the Parliament on 29 April 2021.

5.11.2020 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. The aim is to improve the reception and treatment of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and discharge of plastics into the seas. The process also includes updating the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and the regulation concerning vessel safety. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft legislative proposal by 17 December 2020.

5.11.2020 | Environmental legislation concerning maritime transport is being reformed. The aim is to improve the reception and treatment of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and discharge of plastics into the seas. The process also includes updating the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport and the regulation concerning vessel safety. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft legislative proposal by 17 December 2020.

29.11.2016 | European Union transport ministers will meet in Brussels on 1 December 2016. In the Transport Council meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner.

29.11.2016 | Minister Berner to EU Transport Council Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 29.11.2016 14.58 Type: Press release European Union transport ministers will meet in Brussels on 1 December 2016. In the Transport Council meeting, F...

26.1.2017 | Maximum mass for lorries to be raised Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.1.2017 13.28 Type: Press release Transport costs will be reduced by raising the maximum mass for lorries. This change will improve competitiveness i...

26.1.2017 | Transport costs will be reduced by raising the maximum mass for lorries. This change will improve competitiveness in the business sector in accordance with the Government Programme.