A rare opportunity is opening for investors focused on logistics and international trade. Estonia sits at the crossroads of Northern and Western European trade routes, and Muuga Harbour — handling the bulk of the country’s 15 million annual tonnes of cargo — is its busiest gateway. Port of Tallinn has now made available a 20-hectare development area with direct quayside access at the harbour, offering manufacturers, logistics operators, and value-added service providers a rare foothold in one of the Baltic region’s most connected cargo hubs.
The plot sits directly on the quay line and comes with three deep-water berths — the longest stretching 365 metres at 16 metres depth — along with ready-to-use utilities and connections to road and rail networks. Should a project require more space, adjacent industrial plots can extend the usable area up to 50 hectares. Port of Tallinn, which owns the land, is offering long-term land-use agreements and is prepared to initiate a detailed spatial plan in collaboration with the incoming developer.
The site also carries free zone status, meaning companies operating there benefit from simplified customs procedures and certain tax advantages — a practical consideration for businesses dependent on sea freight or cross-border supply chains.
Rail connectivity is another draw. Muuga is set to become the only harbour in the Baltic states to host a Rail Baltica terminal within the port area itself, with the connection expected from 2030. Rail Baltica is a major infrastructure project linking the Baltic states to the wider European rail network via standard-gauge track. “Forward-looking investors already see the benefits this connection brings — improved access to the rest of Europe, increased cargo volumes, and faster, more flexible logistics,” said Rene Pärt, Member of the Management Board and Chief Business Development Officer at Port of Tallinn.
“The key advantage of this development area lies in its unique quayside location, which provides a significant benefit for companies that use sea transport as their primary logistics connection,” he said.
Port of Tallinn handles around 15 million tonnes of cargo annually across its four ports and is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, with 67% of shares held by the Estonian state. The port says it will support incoming developers through the permitting process and facilitate introductions to relevant government and investment networks.
Companies interested in discussing site suitability can contact Rene Pärt at r.part@ts. Further information is available here.
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