All Other Finland Ports, Finland

Port Overview

All Other Finland Ports are dispersed along the Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Finland, and inland waterways, serving regional industries and supplementing the country's main ports. These smaller ports, such as Pargas, Kantvik, Tolkkinen, and Pohjankuru, handle mostly bulk and general cargo, with annual throughputs ranging from under 100,000 to over 250,000 tons. While not ranked among Finland’s largest by TEU capacity, they are strategically important for local economies, industry-specific logistics, and maintaining year-round maritime access, especially where larger ports are less accessible. TEU capacity data for these ports is generally not published.

Facilities & Infrastructure

All Other Finland Ports feature key facilities such as general cargo, bulk, liquid bulk, and container terminals. Kokkola port offers deepwater berths, a Rail Wagon Tippler Terminal, and heavy-lift cranes up to 300 tonnes. Mantyluoto terminal handles containers, dry cargo, and project cargo, equipped with Finland’s largest crane (200 tonnes). Reposaari specializes in coal, oil, and minerals. Modern equipment includes high-capacity cranes, forklifts, stacking conveyors, and loaders; some ports utilize icebreakers and automated systems for year-round operations.

Container Terminals

Finland’s other container ports include HaminaKotka, Kokkola, Turku, and Rauma. HaminaKotka has over 10 container berths and is Finland’s largest container port, with Mussalo Terminal handling most traffic; capacity exceeds 700,000 TEU annually, with moderate automation and operators like Steveco and Multi-Link Terminals. Kokkola’s Silverstone Terminal has expanded capacity, modern gantry cranes, and semi-automated handling. Turku and Rauma offer 3–5 berths each, with capacities up to 300,000 TEU, and limited automation.

Port Services

• Container handling: Full-service container terminals, including loading, unloading, stuffing, depot services, and temperature-controlled storage.
• Cargo operations: Stevedoring for bulk, breakbulk, unitized, and project cargo; ro-ro and lo-lo operations; efficient cargo flow management.
• Ship services: Mooring, unmooring, pilotage, waste management, potable water, icebreaking, and towing.
• Warehousing: Indoor and outdoor storage, bonded warehouses, and specialized facilities for various cargo types.
• Customs: Export and import customs clearance, forwarding, and all necessary port formalities.

Global Connectivity

All Other Finland Ports, including numerous small and regional ports, provide essential connectivity across the Baltic Sea region. These ports link Finland to Sweden, Estonia, and other Central Baltic countries, supporting local industries and tourism. They serve regions such as the west coast, archipelago, and northern Finland, and are integrated into broader European shipping routes, facilitating access to major markets in Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Central Europe.

Port Statistics

All Other Finland Ports handled approximately 1.45 million TEU in 2022. These ports do not rank among the world’s top 50 container ports. Collectively, they offer over 100 berths and cover a combined port area exceeding 1,000 hectares. Major global shipping lines such as Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd serve these ports, supporting both feeder and direct international routes.