The Baltic Ports Organization is a regional alliance that inspires and supports its members while actively cooperating with relevant partners. BPO was established on October 10, 1991 in Copenhagen, with the aim of facilitating cooperation between ports and monitoring and improving shipping opportunities in the Baltic Sea region.
Development has progressed very rapidly over recent years and at present BPO has entered a new, challenging and exciting phase. Currently, the organization has over 50 members representing the most significant ports and stakeholders in the Baltic Sea region. BPO is well recognized in the BSR, EU bodies and other European regions.
The organization’s mission is to contribute to the economic, social and environmentally sustainable development of the maritime transport and port industry in the Baltic Sea region, thereby strengthening its global competitiveness. Currently, one of the most important targets is active involvement in climate, environmental and sustainable development issues. Another aim of BPO is also to educate and increase awareness on ESG topics. BPO is registered in Estonia (headquartered in the Port of Tallinn) and operates in accordance with the Estonian Law on Non-Profit Associations.
What are our main roles?
- BPO represents the interests of the Baltic Sea ports towards the EU institutions and other relevant organizations.
- BPO contributes to a clean environment of the Baltic Sea, promotes environmental management in the ports and plays an active role in international environmental dialogues, climate matters and sustainable development issues.
- BPO organizes dedicated conferences, seminars and study visits covering issues related to port operation and management and the environmental impact of port activities.
- BPO supports and plays an active role in research, learning and training that lead to a better understanding of the region’s transport sector and exploration of future challenges.
Organization
BPO Board
- Dr Kimmo Naski, Hamina Kotka – Chairman
- Dr. Gernot Tesch, Rostock – Deputy Chairman
- Martynas Armonaitis, Klaipeda – Deputy Chairman
- Ulrika Prytz Rugfelt, Copenhagen Malmö
- Ville Haapasaari, Helsinki
- Margus Vihman, Tallinn
- Ansis Zeltins, Riga
- Maciej Krzesiński, Gdynia
- Magdalena Bosson, Stockholm
BPO Secretariat
- BPO Secretary General Bogdan Ołdakowski
- BPO Executive Manager Marta Friedrichowicz
- BPO Communication Manager Monika Rogo