The Kvarken ferry link and its importance in cross-border cooperation and integration

This report published in July by Nordregio, a leading Nordic research institute with a focus on regional development, policy and planning, offers valuable insights into the functioning and value of cross-border transport systems. Looking at the ferry connection between the Swedish city Umeå and the Finnish city Vaasa the report  examines how cross-border cooperation in the Kvarken region has evolved. The study examines the past and current states of cross-border cooperation and integration in the Kvarken region and explores the potential for stronger cross-border integration in the future.