Category: Project news

RAINMAN project press release

GTK experts performed vertical sounding in two groundwater monitoring wells in Lahti. The purpose of the sounding was to determine electric conductivity and temperature of the water at different depths of the aquifer. This information is useful to identify areas that are sensitive to external impacts such as heightened chlorine concentrations from salt used for the de-icing of roads. Knowing, which areas are sensitive, helps us to develop targeted measurements that secure good groundwater quality now and in the future.

The vertical sounding was performed as part of the project “Towards higher adaptive capacity in urban water management” (RAINMAN), which is part of the South-East Finland Russia Cross-Border Cooperation programme funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland. For more information visit: http://projects.gtk.fi/rainman/

Contact: Johannes Klein, Geological Survey of Finland

Green InterTraffic project press release

The partners of the Green InterTraffic project have prepared the Special Survey on the comparison of the road traffic emission calculation methods in Russia and in Finland, as well as the assessing the environmental load of the cross-border traffic. The first part contains comparison of basic and normative legislative acts and program documents, which determine the amount of greenhouse gas and other air emissions from vehicles using different types of fuel and energy.

In the second part the Survey contains comparison approaches and methodology of the calculation of greenhouse gas and other air emissions from vehicles in Russia and Finland as neighbour countries for the purpose of creation of united principles and approaches towards preservation of environment and stable ecological development. Read the full text of the Special Survey by link: http://greenintertraffic.ru/greenintertraffic/materials/dokumenty-proekta.html

Contact person: Project manager Ludmila Karelina
E-mail: karelina(at)spbcci.ru

Green InterTraffic project press release

On September 10, the Project Management Group Meeting was held in St. Petersburg. The main topics were the preparation of the Special Survey and the Intertraffic Manual, development of the Common Model of ecological status of the road E-18, Green Roadmaps development and many others.

Dr. Ludmila Karelina, the project leader and vice-president of the Saint Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry recalled the key indicators of the project and outlined the immediate tasks. During the meeting, the Russian side received AQT-sensors-innovation solution for measurement of the air polution, which will be used along the road «Scandinavia». Two such sensors have already been installed on Finnish territory, and it is planned to install them on the Russian part of the E-18 road by September 30.

Special attention was paid to the forming of the target group, both from Finland and Russian. It is planned to involve Finnish specialized companies in their work, which will be able to exchange experience with Russian companies. The next event planned for the target groups will be the thematic workshop, which will be dedicated to the development of the Green Roadmaps. Development of the Green Roadmaps is carried out by TI Ltd. It is expected that one of the Maps will focus on environmental objectives and methods, and the other on the development of an intelligent transport system (ITS). The Thematic workshop will be held in St. Petersburg approximately on November 14 this year.

Contact person: Diana Baykanova

Cycling -project press release

Do you like to ride your bike in Saint Petersburg, Leningrad Region or Finland?

The team of cross border cooperation project “Cycling” does too, that’s why it ordered a batch of cool bike bags and reflective vest that will make any ride more pleasant and safe. Short summer in our regions is coming to an end and days get shorter which means it’s extra important to be more noticable on the road. Reflective vests will help with that while a bright bike bag with reflective elements will not only increase safety but also provide space for a snack or a couple of bike repair tools.

Wanna be one of the first people to get the set?
– subscribe to the project Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/projectcyclingfinrus/
– share the contest announcement
– upload your favorite picture taken during a bike ride in Saint Petersburg, Leningrad Region or Finland to the contest photo album

On the 9th of September, 2019 the project team will choose 10 best shots whose authors will get a bike bag and a reflective west.

Good luck and safe cycling!

KOTKA PAX project press release

KOTKA PAX project develops transport infrastructure of the Port of HaminaKotka in the Kotkan Kantasatama Harbour with the objective to build the capacity for regular year-round passenger ferry operations between Kotka and St. Petersburg. The terminal facilities in the Kantasatama Harbour will be constructed and modified for handling passenger traffic and operating customs and border guard control. The project receives EUR 2 million funding from the South-East Finland – Russia CBC 2014-2020 Programme.

Port of HaminaKotka is acting as the Lead Partner of the project and will build the necessary port infrastructure for a passenger and cargo terminal. The new port infrastructure will enable smooth and efficient check-in and provide facilities for the customs and border control operations in the terminal. Passenger Port of Saint Petersburg “Marine Façade” will assist the Port of HaminaKotka to develop the passenger flow processing services due to their considerable experience in the field. They will also study the experience of the Port of HaminaKotka in handling cargo flows of the ferries. Finnish Customs will provide the required customs services and Finnish Border Guard the required border control services for cross-border traffic between Finland and Russia in the new passenger terminal in Kotkan Kantasatama.

The project will develop a year-round ferry connection and enhance the quality level of services at border-crossing points, ensuring both reliable and time-saving control and security of travelers and vehicles. Enhancing cooperation and sharing of knowledge and best practices with the project partners will develop sustainable transport services and increase economic growth in the region. Exchange of professional competences will also help to harmonize operational practices of Russian and Finnish partner maritime ports thus leading to their smoother and more transparent cooperation.

The project was started on June 1st, 2019 and will run until November 30th, 2021. The Port of HaminaKotka hosted the kick-off meeting in the Mussalo Harbour, Kotka, on August 9th, 2019. Representatives of the Managing Authority of the programme as well as of all the project partners participated in the meeting. In the morning, the Managing Authority presented the administrative issues of the project, followed by a visit to the Kantasatama Harbour, where the new passenger terminal will be built. In the afternoon, the Finnish project partners discussed the practical implementation of the infrastructure investments.

CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Markku Koskinen, Director of Traffic Operations, Port of HaminaKotka
markku.koskinen (at) haminakotka.fi, tel. +358 20 790 8831
Merituulentie 424, 48310 Kotka

Read more at www.haminakotka.com

Startup Connect -project press release

Application round is open for LevelUp Startup Accelerator on until 1st of September. We invite for participation, startups & tech teams from Finland, Russia and EU, which develop solutions in the areas of Robotics, Logistics, IoT, Industry 4.0, Smart Mobility.

Two sprints will be held in Kotka (Finland)

SPRINT#1: Venture investments & global expansion – September 18-21, 2019
SPRINT#2: Marketing & partnership – October 3-6, 2019

The best teams will be chosen to participate in the great startup events, GoTech Arena in Moscow & SLUSH in Helsinki. Accelerator will also open opportunities for implementation of pilots and demos in Kotka-Hamina region of Finland! Application form and more information about LevelUp Startup Accelerator are available at the website http://www.startupconnect.info/accelerator

Contact: Sergey Troshkov
Email: sergey.troshkov(at)cursor.fi
Telephone: +358 40 190 2561

Reconstruction of the marine permanent multilateral Russian Federation State border checkpoint at the seaport Passenger port of Saint Petersburg, aka Multipass Port, is the Large Infrastructure Project funded by the South-East Finland – Russia CBC 2014-2020 programme. Total support from the ENI CBC instrument is ca. 2,6 MEUR.

During the 30 months of implementation (01/03/2019-30/08/2021) the lead partner Passenger Port of Saint Petersburg “Marine Façade” PLC (Russia) and the partner Port of HaminaKotka (Finland) shall execute numerous of activities with the objective to guarantee safe, secure, smooth and efficient border-crossing and easy mobility. And to look beyond the project, there are work packages including exchange of professional know-how and joint training of personnel working in these two ports.

Both partners publish information and news of the project activities on their web-sites:

Saint Petersburg Passenger Port
In English https://www.portspb.ru/en/about/multipass_port
In Russian https://www.portspb.ru/O_porte/multipassport

Port of HaminaKotka
In English https://www.haminakotka.com/about-port/eu-projects/multipass-port 
In Finnish https://www.haminakotka.com/fi/tietoa-satamasta/eu-projektit/multipass-port

C3E (Contents for Cross-Cultural Events) hankkeen suunnittelukilpailun voittanut origamitalo kutsuu Kouvolan asuntomessuille 12.7-11.8.2019! Keväällä opiskelijoille järjestetyn suunnittelukilpailun tavoitteena oli markkinointiin sekä toiminnalliseen rakenteluun ja askarteluun soveltuvan oheistuotteen suunnittelu. Kilpailun voittaneen tuote- ja palvelumuotoilun opiskelijan Jori Valajärven mainio idea oli jo esillä Pietarissa 25.5.2019 Day of Finland -tapahtumassa. Lue lisää hankkeen blogista.

C3E is Cross-Border Cooperation project funded by the South-East Finland – Russia CBC Programme. Read full introduction at the project website

Project press release

On May 23, 2019, the Seminar “Environmental and Transport Safety: Russian-Finnish Approach” will be held in St. Petersburg as part of the Green InterTraffic Project.

The time of the seminar: from 10.00 a.m. to 14.00 p.m.
Address: St. Petersburg, Tchaikovskogo str., 46-48, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Theater Hall, 2nd floor

PARTICIPATION IN THE SEMINAR IS FREE OF CHARGE
More information about the Seminar on the website of the project

Project press release

Startup Connect project organises a contest for early-stage Russian and Finnish startups. 10 best projects will be able to present themselves to European investors, take part in mentor sessions and compete for a prize of 5,000 euros at the Startup Festival *Ship in Kotka (Finland) in August 1-2, 2019.

The winner will get:
☑️ an invitation to the accelerator LevelUp
☑️ support for launch pilots with Finnish companies
☑️ participation package with a booth at the Web Summit 2019 conference in Lisbon

The early-stage startups interested in developing in the global market are invited. Participation will be especially useful for the companies in the areas of robotics, logistics, IoT, Industry 4.0, smart mobility and hardware.

Startup Connect Contest is funded by the European Union, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Finland in the framework of South-East Finland-Russia CBC 2014-2020 Programme. Find out more and apply: www.startupconnect.info/contest

Contact: Sergey Troshkov
Email: sergey.troshkov(at)cursor.fi
Telephone: +358 40 1902561