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distributor 2010–2011 PUBLISHER PubliCo Oy Pälkäneentie 19 A FI-00510 Helsinki Finland Phone +358 9 686 6250 Fax +358 9 685 2940 info[at]publico.com www.publico.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Risto Valkeapää EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Mirkka Lindroos PROJECT MANAGER Jaakko Lätti CONTRIBUTORS Sami J. Anteroinen Merja Kihl Ari Mononen GRAPHIC DESIGN A5 Plate Media Oy COVER PHOTO Rodeo.fi PRINTED BY PunaMusta Oy, September 2010 PubliCo Oy is a member of The Finnish Periodical Publisher’s Association ISSN 1239-5854 2 distributor 2010 / 2011 editorial FINNISH “GREEN HIGHWAY” ACTIVATES INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS The Finnish plans to build the world’s first “green highway” have been noted widely in international circles. According to the plans, the highway will be carbon-neutral with service stations offering charging points for electric cars and pumps filled with local bio fuels. The Finns aim to create a model for an ecological highway that could be utilised even on international level. In practice, this means that there will be also a lot of Russian vehicles because the highway has been planned between the City of Turku and the border station Vaalimaa on the Russian border. Regional councils of Itä-Uusimaa and Kymenlaakso are actively involved in the plans and also the towns of Hamina, Porvoo and Loviisa. The town of Loviisa, located east of Helsinki and near the beginning of where the last leg of the highway will be built, has taken charge of the project. Loviisa hopes that the highway will be completed by 2016 at a total cost of about 700 million euros. According to the initial plans, the road should be at least partially financed through investments from large companies like Fortum, Neste Oil and Ensto. The Finnish green highway is a real challenge because on this road, E 18, there are at least two different traffic cultures. Some parts of the road have been built during the era when nature was not such an important factor in road construction. However, today we believe in the green future and increasingly carbon-neutral traffic, too. I wish all the best to these kinds of projects and hope that there will be possibilities to get also international money in order to realise this huge idea. RISTO VALKEAPÄÄ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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WORLDWIDE SHIPPING & LOGISTICS SERVICES ?Worldwide liner & shipping agency ?Port agency ?Project logistics ?Stevedoring services ?Warehousing services ?Transit operations to/from Russia ?Car terminal operations ?Worldwide forwarding services STELLA GROUP - Stella Naves Oy Ltd Nuijamiestentie 3 A, 00400 Helsinki, Finland Tel: +358 9 4777 910, Fax: +358 9 4777 9120 helsinki[at]groupstella.com, www.groupstella.com City of great connections, right directions. An attractive area for bringing together the suppliers of world´s automotive industries. Creating logistic and service network in Kouvola for the automotive industries of St. Petersburg and its neighboring area -project 2010.

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contents Finnair Cargo thrives on Eastern traffic. Now it seems that the Eastern opportunities look very nice indeed, PAGES 12–15. 02 Editorial 06 Volume of Transit Shipments to Russia Will Increase Again 10 Crossing Borders on the Road 12 The Asian Connection 16 Regular and Tailored Transit Services 18 Logistics Drive Ponsse 22 Ineffective Storage Endangers Supply Chain 24 Careful Optimism after Downturn 26 New Challenges in the Gas & Oil Industry, Onshore-Offshore Projects 28 Port of Hanko Preparing for Increases in Traffic 30 Put Your Cargo in Right Hands! 31 Port of Oulu – 50 More Years for Nuottasaari 32 LogiCity Goes Intermodal 36 Inspection, Testing and Certification – Crucial Services for Logistics 38 Southeast Super Hub 4 distributor 2010 / 2011 Photo: Finnair Plc The industry must make the supply chains more effective. The key is in finding the right balance in storage operations, PAGES 22–23.

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Turku develops new all-round logistics concepts. Turku is a significant European traffic hub, with great connections, PAGES 32–35. 40 Identity Issues 44 Havator Transport Operates in Large Radius 46 Growing volumes after drop in the year 2009 49 COMPANY DIRECTORY ADVERTISEMENTS 01 SMM 2010 03 Stella Group 03 Kouvola Innovation 09 Unitrans-P.R.A. 09 PowerLine 17 Distributor.fi 21 Transocean 21 Waco Logistics Finland 30 Pohjola-Norden Photo: LogiCity The logistics companies in Kouvola are looking East to Russia, and beyond, all the way to China, PAGE 38. 39 Transtec 45 Transles 48 Arvelin 48 Citykoti Front insert TransRussia Back insert Intermodal Europe Back cover Rauma Stevedoring distributor 2010 / 2011 5

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Volume of Transit Shipments to Russia Will Increase Again – but Gradually The global economic recession hit hard the transit shipments to Russia via Finland’s ports. As the Russian economy is getting back on a growth curve, at least a partial revival of transit-goods traffic can be expected in the near future. Logistics expert Raimo Mansukoski suggests that transit shipments should be seen in Finland as a potential business opportunity. Obstacles for the growth of traffic ought to be removed forthwith. “On the transit routes, Finnish ports have had the competitive edge,” Raimo Mansukoski says. 6 distributor 2010 / 2011

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ot so long ago, highways in southern N Finland were full of trailer transport trucks headed for the Russian border. This is no longer the case for the time being. “The economic downturn disrupted a major part of the transit-goods traffic to Russia via Finland,” notes Mr. Raimo Mansukoski, Chief Policy Advisor, Logistics, of the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK). “Transits have largely consisted of machinery, vehicles, foodstuffs, and electronics. When sales of such goods decreased in Russia, the results could soon be seen in the diminishing traffic figures of Finnish ports.” CAUSES FOR CONCERN According to Mr. Mansukoski, transitgoods shipments to Russia via Finland went down by 53 percent in 2009. “The decrease in traffic may be even more remarkable at certain Finnish ports. In Hanko, for instance, the situation is somewhat more dramatic due to the lowdown in eastbound transports of vehicles.” The latest figures indicate that Russian transits via Port of Hanko in fact went down by as much as 75 percent last year. Mansukoski remarks that while the global downturn of economy caused significant decreases in transit-goods shipments, there may have been other contributing factors, too. For one, Russia’s double tariff system – a practice that favours direct transports via Russia’s own ports – is likely to have diverted part of the transit shipments away from Finland. “Another reason may be found in the fact that the strike of the stevedoring personnel in Finnish ports in spring 2010 caused some of the shipping companies to re-route their transports via ports in the Baltic countries: ports of Klaipeda, Riga, and Tallinn.” “It is impossible to say to what extent these transports have now been routed back to Finnish ports.” RUSSIAN ECONOMY ON THE WAY UPWARDS Even before the recent strikes and economic downturns, Finnish ports have certainly faced competition from their Baltic counterparts. “On the transit routes, Finnish ports have had the competitive edge, owing to reliable deliveries, smooth infrastructure and numerous extra-value services, such as warehouse storage. All these factors have an effect on the decisions that the shipping companies make in the course of drawing out their transit routes,” Mansukoski recounts. “Overall, transit shipments are beneficial for the Finnish export industry, too. They help to ensure that a sufficient number of empty transport containers will be available for the use of the export industry.” Mr. Mansukoski points out that bulk transits to Russia have remained on much the same level as before, despite the economic downturn. Changes in transit volumes have been concentrating on the shipments of valuable goods. There are already some indications that the Russian economy is on the way up. Consequently, the demand for imported goods is increasing again in that country. “The economy in Russia is largely dependent on the price of oil. It has been estimated that when oil price is within the range of 65 to 69 US dollars per barrel, Russian economy goes up by 3 to 3.5 percent,” Mansukoski explains. “Now that oil prices have been higher, the economy’s growth rate in Russia should be above that, even the development right now is a bit uncertain. Therefore, the volume of transit-goods shipments to Russia ought to increase.” POLICY DECISIONS – OBSTACLES TO GROWTH A couple of years ago, as much as 40 percent of transit shipments to Russia were routed via Finland. “If the transits via Finland’s ports remain competitive, the traffic volumes will certainly start to increase again – at least if we are able to offer more services, and at reasonable prices.” Mansukoski says that the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) does not expect Finnish ports to snatch a major portion of Russian transit shipments. Even so, overall volumes of transports to Russia will be so high that even a small slice of the cake will make for significant business operations. “In Finland, the decision-makers ought to see the transit-goods shipments to Russia as an opportunity and as a way of earning a living. Some policy and legislative actions – relating to weight regulations for trailers and so forth – even appear to have the aim of slowing down the growth of the transit business,” Mansukoski complains. “After all, transit shipments are boosting up the employment and the industries, particularly in south-eastern Finland where the volume of traffic also has an effect on all the supporting services.” Recent assessments indicate that the effects of transit business in Finland may equal several thousand jobs and 400 to 500 million euros worth of turnover. IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED One way to ensure the future growth of the transit business is to make sure that Finnish roads and other infrastructure will remain in prime condition. “In south-eastern Finland, there have occasionally been some traffic bottlenecks – but some improvements have already been made,” says Mansukoski. “The main highway to east, the E18, is already being improved. Hopefully the distributor 2010 / 2011 7

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New vehicles are shipped from Finnish ports to Russia by transport trucks. related investments will go through fast. At least they seem to be a high priority to the government.” A number of traffic bottlenecks are caused not by roads themselves but by slow-moving customs inspections at border crossing points. “Those problems, too, have already been noted on the highest level in both countries, and steps are being taken. It goes without saying that the rules of bor8 distributor 2010 / 2011 der crossing practices should be made known to everybody concerned. This is a prerequisite for smoothly flowing traffic.” “There is one traffic bottleneck that should be done away with promptly: the Kotolahti railyard near Port of Kotka. It is in danger of becoming a serious bottleneck for the whole of Finnish railway traffic.” All in all, the greatest needs for improvements in infrastructure will in Mansukoski’s opinion be found in northern ports and railways due to the potential mining industry. “Some of those ports handle Russian transit shipments, too. For example, Port of Kokkola ships out bulk transits being exported from Russia,” he emphasises. ? MERJA KIHL ARI MONONEN

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PARCEL LOGISTICS IN EUROPE Crossing borders on the road As a result of the quiet upswing following the economic crisis, demand for cross-border transport services is increasing – including demand for parcel logistics. GLS Finland, a company belonging to the GLS Group, a group with locations throughout Europe, recorded a plus of more than 12 per cent in export volumes in the first half of this year. “T his increase in export volumes puts GLS Finland far ahead of the growth forecast for the country’s overall goods exports, which is estimated at 5.5 per cent for 2010,” says Rico Back, CEO of General Logistics Systems B.V., Amsterdam (GLS). “It’s the continuation of a trend that began during the crisis: companies are relying more heavily on road parcel transports as compared to the relatively more expensive express shipments via airfreight. Not everything needs to be delivered ‘Next Day’.” The main reason, however, that the decision for road-based transport is an easy one to make – according to Back – lies in modern parcel service itself. The service is highly industrialised, which means it has become faster, more reliable and more transparent in the last decade. Rico Back mentions shipping to Germany, one of Finland’s main trade partners, as an example: “Dispatched from our hub in Turku, regular delivery time throughout Germany for our Euro Business-Parcel, our Europe-wide basic product, is three work10 distributor 2010 / 2011

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days. In the case of France, Spain or Italy, parcels arrive within four to five days.” CORE COMPETENCE EUROPE GLS began at a very early stage to respond to Europe’s economic integration. Since its establishment in 1999, GLS B.V. has selectively acquired several parcel and express companies and integrated them into the Group. In other countries – mostly in Central and South Eastern Europe – GLS launched its own start-up companies. This led to a strong road-based European parcel network, a fact that contributed to making the Group one of the three largest providers on the continental market. All of the Group’s companies are geared towards high-quality international shipment handling. Exactly coordinated long distance transports connect distribution centres; modern technology at these centres makes it possible to sort shipments quickly and safely. “We have always promoted the international connection of the country networks alongside domestic expansions – both physically as well as with the corresponding information technology,” says Rico Back. “From the very beginning, our objective was a +++ TICKER FACTS +++ European network that meets customers’ increasing requirements.” GLS now covers 23 European states with its own national companies – more than any other parcel service provider. For international shipments, this means: GLS handles most of the parcels within its own network, using standardised processes that are monitored from a central location. An important element in this context is GLS’ harmonised IT system, which permits the seamless exchange of information between all of the GLS companies. Modern technology also ensures safe handling: scans at every interface, alarm systems and video surveillance in all hubs and larger depots. UNLIMITED QUALITY In the European countries where GLS is not itself present, the Group has strong longstanding partnerships. “We choose our partners carefully and continuously check performance,” says Back. “To avoid performance gaps, we have also defined uniform standards for our network partnerships.” The result is high, and measurable, quality: for Europe as a whole, GLS achieves a delivery ratio of 97 per cent • Three times around the equator per truck: GLS’ international scheduled transports cover a distance of about 120,000 kilometers every workday. • GLS links 32 states in Europe via road transport, plus four more through airfreight connections. • GLS services 280 routes with international scheduled transports every workday (more in peak times such as Christmas). • Regular GLS linehauls cross a border 307 times every day. • The longest single route is the linehaul that connects the European hub at Neuenstein with the Madrid hub. Length: 1,975 km. Driving time: 30 hours. • Nationally and internationally, a total of 1,950 long distance trucks plus an additional 15,000 delivery vehicles are on the road throughout Europe transporting GLS parcels. • 23 of the 38 GLS hubs operate on an international level and are directly linked to international transports. within the defined regular delivery times – on almost all domestic markets within 24 hours, internationally to the important economic centres in neighbouring countries within 24 to 48 hours. The damage and loss ratio is less than one in 10,000 parcels. “For companies, these are key decision criteria. With respect to cross-border shipment these factors are of course especially important for export-oriented countries like Finland,” explains Back. “The increasing export parcel volumes show that more and more Finnish companies are relying on GLS as a partner in their international development.“ GLS also provides high-quality cross-border return services – via Pick&Ship-Service and Pick&ReturnService. ALL SHIPMENTS AT A GLANCE Back emphasises: “In order to service international markets reliably, you need a dependable shipping partner. Because GLS Finland is integrated in a tightly-knit high performance European network we are able to provide our customers with shipment solutions that are exactly tailored to their needs.” Consignors can check the current status of their shipments via the Track&Trace system on www.gls-group.eu around the clock. Another advantage for companies: no matter where they are sending goods, they have a contact person in their own country to help them with all questions and needs. ? More information: www.gls-group.eu distributor 2010 / 2011 11

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Photos: Finnair Plc The Asian Connection FINNAIR CARGO THRIVES ON EASTERN TRAFFIC Running air cargo from Asia has been a lucrative prospect for a while now. The global recession managed to slow the trend down a bit, but now it seems that the Eastern opportunities look very nice indeed. O ne of the players to embrace the opportunities inherent in the Asian direction is Finnair Cargo which has built its strategy largely on the continuous growth of the Oriental market. In May, Finnair started its own cargo flights on the Seoul and Hong Kong routes. The flights are op12 distributor 2010 / 2011 erated using a Boeing MD-11 which was formerly used in Finnair’s passenger traffic but which has now been converted into a cargo aircraft. According to Antero Lahtinen, Finnair Cargo’s Managing Director, growing cargo demand in the Asian market gives the company an opportunity to expand capacity between Asia and Europe. Traffic will be directed from Asia mainly to Northern Europe, which is Finnair Cargo’s domestic market area. The cargo aircraft flies both routes twice per week. The flights depart Helsin

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ki for Seoul on Wednesday and Sundays and to Hong Kong on Thursdays and Saturdays. The return flights from Seoul to Helsinki take place on Mondays and Thursdays and from Hong Kong to Helsinki on Fridays and Sundays. The first flight from Helsinki to Seoul departed on 12 May. THE RIGHT MOVE Having recently visited South Korea, Lahtinen reports that the new service has been very well received: “I had the opportunity to talk with dozens of our customers and I am convinced that the markets and demand will develop favourably especially with regards to the Asia-Europe traffic.” Lahtinen believes that the cargo plane adds a versatile edge a to traffic programme that is already strong. “We also carry cargo on our Asian passenger flights, but the cargo flights will supplement our capacity,” Lahtinen says, pointing out that MD-11 is one of the most used types of cargo aircraft in the world. The MD-11’s cargo capacity is more than 80,000 kilos and 500 cubic metres. There has already been speculation about adding another plane on the route, but Lahtinen is not in any hurry. He says that activating the MD-11 has already increased the capacity significantly. “Right now, we are focusing on utilising the present capacity to its utmost,” Lahtinen says, adding that there is still a lot of work to be done in this arena. “I believe that this effort will keep us quite focused for the reminder of the year. We are also seeking to increase the cargo plane’s traffic scheduling during the coming weeks and months.” distributor 2010 / 2011 13

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TIME TO RELOAD Finnair Cargo transports over 120 million kilos of air freight annually, mainly in the hold of wide-body passenger aircrafts. After a troubled 2009, 2010 has started on a more upbeat note as cargo demand has developed well. In May, for example, the number of kilos carried rose by 30 per14 distributor 2010 / 2011 cent from the previous year, and on Asian routes the figure jumped up by 37 %. Lahtinen believes that the latter half of the year will be even stronger: “Traditionally, the second half has been stronger than the first one.” Following Finnair Group’s Asia strategy, Finnair Cargo specialises in air cargo traffic between Europe and Asia. Therefore, Helsinki has become an important hub and in 2008, for example, over 60 % of import cargo from Asia continued to various European destinations via Helsinki. The importance of Asia for Finnair’s business – both present and future – is paramount for Lahtinen also: “For us, Asia

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is the core of all operations – really the framework for everything,” he says. One of the strengths of the company has been that it can provide a high-value transport chain to Asian cargo via Helsinki. With the advent of the cargo plane traffic, new opportunities are likely to emerge in fresh and exciting markets. MAKE IT LAST Lahtinen is not after any quick profits, but instead the idea is to pursue strategic growth that is characterised by solid leadership and organic, long-term involvement. He believes that there is plenty of growth still ahead in Asia: “In Asia, the production platform of the economy keeps spreading into new, more competitive countries. Under this scenario, markets are growing and expanding.” Furthermore, Lahtinen notes that as the standard of living is on the climb in the East, millions of Asians are enjoying a new type of middle-class wealth which manifests itself in improved purchasing power. “In the domestic markets of various countries, there will be additional demand for consumer goods.” As one of the key economic engines in the area, Lahtinen identifies South Korea. “South Korea is a significant market for us and its importance will improve visibly due to the launch of the cargo plane route. In addition to Korea, strong drivers for cargo traffic are China and India.” Nevertheless, one should not overlook other emerging markets as well. Lahtinen mentions Vietnam as an up-andcoming nation which will make its mark in the coming years. SUSHI SKY While it is easy enough to fill up the cargo planes heading from Asia to Europe, it is sometimes a challenge to find suitable Asia-bound goods. Finnair Cargo has come up with an unusual answer to the problem: salmon. Finnair Cargo delivers salmon to fish-loving Asians on a regular basis, Lahtinen confirms. ”Weekly volumes can be as much as 100,000 kilos.” Antero Lahtinen is a long-time veteran at Finnair, having served the company since 1973. He has been heading the Cargo operations of Finnair now for five years, also through some turbulent times. Looking at the challenges ahead in this decade, Lahtinen says that it all boils down to cost competitiveness and innovative approach to the various marketplaces. “The measures we have undertaken so far have only served to build a good platform for future action,” he says, hinting that tough, but well-balanced choices will be necessary in the years to come as well. ”Furthermore, a significant and new challenge for us is developing freighter plane traffic.” GATEWAY EDGE Lahtinen analyses that within the industry the corporate image of Finnair is strong and the brand of the company is held in high esteem around the world. “Our part of the long logistical chain consists of quality operations, whether one is talking about air traffic, cargo terminal functions at the Helsinki airport or additional transport. Our geographical location gives us a gateway position with regards to numerous large markets nearby. ” Finnair’s cargo business unit is formed by two Finnair Group subsidiaries, Finnair Cargo Oy and Finnair Cargo Terminal Operations Oy. The total number of employees for these two companies is approximately 180. ? SAMI J. ANTEROINEN distributor 2010 / 2011 15

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ELIRON LOGISTICS’ GATEWAY TO RUSSIA: Regular and Tailored Transit Services Eliron Logistics offers tailor made reliable logistics services to companies trading with Russia. The company’s main office is situated at the Vantaa-Hakkila Logistics Centre. “As an independent forwarding company, we can utilise Finland’s excellent transit connections to Russia and offer a fast and reliable transport route for our international customers,” Sales Director Elias Heikari asserts. F ounded two years ago, Eliron Logistics has an experienced team of professionals with in-depth knowledge of Russian special circumstances. The company’s man16 distributor 2010 / 2011 agement, for instance, has been in the business of eastbound transits for 15 years. “Eliron Logistics is private and independant forwarding company. We operate regular trailer transport lines to Russia,” says Mr. Elias Heikari, Sales Director of Oy Eliron Logistics Ltd. “There are several weekly departures to St. Petersburg, and a minimum of one departure per week to Moscow. We are the only forwarding company who is able to provide guaranteed weekly groupage transports from Finland to Moscow on a regular basis. Also, our gateway for transits is quicker than routes going through Baltic countries.” The company’s main office is quite close to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and the new Port of Helsinki in Vuosaari. RELIABLE PARTNERS In Russia, Eliron Logistics has a number of well-established and reliable partners as part of its logistic chain. “This ensures smooth and secure delivery anywhere within the country. Any deliveries made through us are guaranteed to reach their intended destination,” Heikari assures. Apart from transportation, Eliron also offers numerous extra-value services. “We have what it takes to handle all documentation relating to Russian trade, such as export and import forwarding, customs declarations, and customs tariffs and statistics,” recounts Heikari. In addition, customs terminal and warehousing services are available. “We believe that a significant part of transit-goods shipments to Russia will be routed via Finland even in the future. After all, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Moscow are all situated on the same main road,” Heikari emphasises. ? MERJA KIHL ARI MONONEN Photo: Tekes / Katariina Siimes

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Logistics Drive Ponsse DIGITALISATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN EXPECTED TO CONTINUE Ponsse, the maker of world-class forest machines, was one of the first big export companies that was hit by the global recession. As it turns out, the company was among the first to get back on the growth path after the storm, as well. Efficient logistics had their role to play in the remarkable comeback. 18 distributor 2010 / 2011 T he demand for forest machines has dramatically improved in 2010, and Ponsse is now sitting on a EUR 50 million order book. The order intake has picked up in all market areas.

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Looking at the August results from Q2, the company’s net sales increased by whopping 103 per cent from the comparison period to reach EUR 65.9 million. During the first six months, net sales increased by 67 per cent. At the same time, the net sales of services and information system businesses showed strong growth. Pasi Arajärvi, Director of Purchases and Logistics, agrees that things are looking pretty good right now. Still, he remembers the tough times two years ago when the business hit a brick wall: Photos: Ponsse Oyj “It was as if everything just stopped. We had a hard time talking to our suppliers and convincing them that everything really had changed overnight.” FRONTLINE ACTION However, part of the Ponsse mindset is “frontline thinking” – and the company didn’t sit idly by as the financial crisis wreaked havoc. Arajärvi reports that operative resources were trimmed down to the bare minimum, but key projects still soldiered on. “The recession also gave us a chance to slim down the storage,” he says. During spring and summer, the utilisation of capacity has been systematically increased, and temporary layoffs have ended throughout the Group. The assembly line at the company’s Vieremä factory still operates in only one shift, meaning that the company is capable of increasing its capacity in the long term. Also in the spring, the company started moderate recruits again in order to support the increase in production capacity. “Things have been going better and better for some time now,” Arajärvi confirms. As more capacity is utilised, risks to part and component availability may increase. Juho Nummela, the Ponsse President & CEO, remarked in August that the availability of certain types of components has become more challenging, and there are price pressures in raw materials. Ponsse aims to manage these risks through partnership cooperation. PARTNER POWER According to Arajärvi, finding the best partners has always been one of the strong suites at Ponsse. “In our mind, the best results are achieved through utilising the best partnerships: it’s the best combination effort which wins the day,” he says. The current logistics partners range from Itella to DSV, and from Matkahuolto to Finnair Cargo. Ponsse is also keeping an eye on the financial standing of suppliers and surveying new alternative suppliers in order to mitigate any risks related to availability and prices. “We are constantly in contact with our suppliers so that we know where they stand and they know where we stand,” Arajärvi says. There is a good degree of visibility and predictability in the supply chain, since all the stakeholders can see all operations seven months in advance. “The system is open not only to our sub-contractors, but also their subcontractors, so the flow of information reaches everyone,” Arajärvi says, emphasising that it is this type of openness and transparency which helps develop long and fruitful partnerships. “Under this system, there is also more time to react to sudden changes.” STEERING STRATEGY Arajärvi, who became part of the Ponsse crew in 2002, says that as the company has grown and become more international, the importance of logistics has been recognised more widely. “An international company of this size needs good logistics to support it,” he sums up. Arajärvi first started as the manager for spare parts and logistics, but in 2004 he was invited to join the management team as the brand new Purchasing & Logistics Director. This also signified that logistics was now perceived to be a vital strategic area for Ponsse, as the occasion marked the first time that logistics expertise was represented in the management team. Since then, one priority for Arajärvi has been finding the proper tools to manage the supply chain. Not surprisingly, more and more of these tools and solutions are digital. “We have an effective ExtraNet distributor 2010 / 2011 19

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20 distributor 2010 / 2011 which allows us to optimise logistics, such as the delivery of spare parts, in real-time.” Nevertheless, the supply chain offers its share of challenges due to its length. Guidance systems have been modified over the years to allow for a smoother flow of goods, and logistics have gone online more and more. “In addition, we have recruited very capable experts and rely on centralised solutions whenever possible.” The Logistics Department at Ponsse has about 50 employees and the global central warehouse is located in Iisalmi in Eastern Finland. The entire Group has about 800 employees. LOGISTICS ONLINE Looking into the future, Arajärvi believes that the digital revolution will continue – there will be more advanced systems and solutions, which are needed to cope with a fast-paced world. The Ponsse supply chain already stretches around the world and the international approach will only intensify in the years to come. “In this scenario, we have to rely on good support from our information technology professionals.” Riding out the economic storm, Ponsse believes the positive signals concerning an increase in wood demand (and Director Pasi Arajärvi says that the logistics operations of Ponsse are back in full swing after the recession.

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thus, improved job opportunities for the company’s customers) drive the favourable development of the business. The factory capacity will be further increased later this year to meet the demands of the growing order intake. In addition, the factory will start working in two shifts as the capacity is increased. THINK FAST, ACT FAST A part of Ponsse’s success – both past and present – can be traced back to its organisational philosophy which is based on quick reaction time and excellent customer service. In a quite Finnish way, the company strives for a flat organisational structure that keeps all decision-makers close to the customer. Also product development stays in close contact with the customer and can generate improvements and innovations quickly, first for testing and then for production. The company has also maintained some of the rural, cando attitude of its early days. After all, this is the company established by the backwoods visionary Einari Vidgrén in 1970 – and Ponsse has been a pioneer of timber harvesting solutions based on the cut-to-length method ever since. Headquartered in Vieremä, Ponsse’s shares are quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic List. The Group operates in approximately 40 countries. ? SAMI J. ANTEROINEN NEW AGENCY FINLAND Contacts: Transocean Oy Ab Hämeentie 33 Fin-00500 Helsinki Email: sales[at]transocean.fi Website: www.transocean.fi FCL/LCL* Shipments to/from Iceland and Faroe Island Short transittime of 7 days International freight Forwarding-with offices in 38 countries Specializing in world wide reefer forwarding Shipping on demand/Reefer and dry cargo-own vessels wwww.eimskip.com * FCL: Full container load LCL: Less the container load PERSONAL SERVICE IN ALL MODES OF TRANSPORT Air, Sea & Logistics Services WACO LOGISTICS FINLAND ww www ww.wa . co. o.? ? ?? Tel+ Tel l+ l + +358 358 58 5 9 825 56 5 1 ? Muunt Muu oti otie e 33C, C, 015 01 11 1 Van a taa distributor 2010 / 2011 21

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22 distributor 2010 / 2011 Ineffective storage endangers supply chain A supply chain will never be completely “done”, since the very nature of the business is dynamic, says Fredrik Wildtgrube from Waco.

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The global economic recession is finally making its exit, and the flow of goods is returning to normal. Still, the storm has not left the logistics world untouched: for supply chain management, for example, there are plenty of challenges down the road. T here are e.g. strong fluctuations in world trade, on the commodities markets and in production costs. Due to these uncertainties global freight flows and the demand for warehousing services will be subject to fluctuations as well. As a result, there is less time to plan logistics processes. Adapting to permanent change is a must in the industry, now more than ever. Sales & Marketing Director Fredrik Wildtgrube from Waco Logistics Finland notes that as supply chains have grown in length, the warehouses have also grown and it takes more and more time for the goods to pass through the system. “The industry must make the supply chains more effective. The key is in finding the right balance in storage operations,” he says, adding that it does not benefit the customer to keep its capital tied down to the warehouse contents. Wildtgrube acknowledges that there are still some uncertainty factors in the air, especially with regards to demand. Then there is the ever-rising price of energy as well as safety requirements. CUSTOMISING THE PIPELINE In the 2010’s, the supply chains will be more customised, Wildtgrube believes. “One must understand the customer’s business and come up with a supply chain model that fits that specific case.” At Waco, a new, more customer-oriented supply chain model system was launched in the beginning of the year. The experiences so far have been very positive, says Wildtgrube. In addition, since the beginning of 2009 Waco has utilised a new system which makes sure that goods do not collect dust in a warehouse anymore than they absolutely have to. “We break down the total length of the supply chain and optimise it with special focus on efficient storage”, Wildtgrube explains. The customers have been happy to see the flow of goods improve, but there is another thing, too: “Under the new system, the customer can anticipate costs better.” Still, no supply chain is ever truly complete: as one part changes, it has an impact on the entire chain. Therefore the business of moving things is very much dynamic and never completely static. In the global scene, logistics companies are continually taking on more of the customer’s workload and the associated responsibilities Wildtgrube observes that modern storage encompasses various added value services, ranging from re-packaging to sorting-out tasks. “These services make life easier for the customer.” ? SAMI J. ANTEROINEN

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GLOBAL DEMAND FOR CRANES: Careful Optimism after Downturn Having been in the lifting business for over 80 years, Konecranes Corporation is today a renowned and world-leading manufacturer of port cranes and other lifting devices. The company’s customers include shipyards, ports, terminals, and process industries. After the economic downturn, crane manufacturers are looking to the future with careful optimism. “T raditionally, the strongest market areas for our port cranes have been Europe and the US,” says Tuomas Saastamoinen, Sales and Marketing Director for Konecranes Port Cranes. In 2009, Konecranes Group’s sales totaled 1.671 million euros. The Group has 9,600 employees in 43 countries. According to Mr. Saastamoinen, the company is constantly in the process of expanding its presence at ports. “Currently active are the emerging countries and Asia,” he notes. 24 distributor 2010 / 2011

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“In the established market areas, you can already see signs indicating that port traffic is finally picking up after the economic downturn. By autumn, we may understand better where the global crane markets are heading.” “There are some differences in how market areas around the world are recovering. A number of countries were largely unaffected by the downturn. In Asia, for instance, economic growth has been constant.” Photo: Konecranes UNPARALLELLED SERVICE NETWORK Comprehensive support and service are a significant part of Konecranes’ product range. Mr. Saastamoinen highlights the fact that Konecranes generally provides its customers with an all-inclusive package: from design and manufacturing to commissioning and follow-up support. “This is a win-win practice. By designing and manufacturing the entire crane by ourselves – with software, drives, and key components – we have gained specific in-depth crane knowledge which we can quickly apply to solve the problems that our customers may encounter,” Saastamoinen points out. “We are committed to full-scale customer support and service. With our extensive in-house crane knowledge and quality assurance, we can genuinely take complete product responsibility during and after the delivery. When crane or related support is needed, our customers can call one number and the knowledge from the entire Konecranes network will be almost instantly available. This is a great advantage to our customers.” Saastamoinen mentions that Konecranes has the widest-reaching crane service network in the world. “We guarantee support for our cranes for a period of 20 years and beyond – that is, the entire life-cycle of a port crane,” Saastamoinen proudly recounts. Currently, the most popular Konecranes’ port products are the rubberwheeled RTG cranes and the automatic stacking cranes, both utilised for stacking containers in terminal container yards. ? MERJA KIHL ARI MONONEN Konecranes’ stacking cranes in use at the Port of Virginia, USA. distributor 2010 / 2011 25

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STELLA GROUP 26 distributor 2010 / 2011 – NEW CHALLENGES IN THE GAS & OIL INDUSTRY, ONSHORE-OFFSHORE PROJECTS Year 2009 provided the Finnish Stella Group new insights in the gas & oil, onshore-offshore projects within the Nordstream Gaspipe Project. Winning the tender to be the subcontractors for the French Eupec, Stella is running the gas pipe coating factory logistics, unloading ships, customs operations for bonded warehousing and acquiring equipment.

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S imilarly, Stella won the tender to be contracted partner and execute the project agency services for Allseas Group which M/V Solitaire, currently the world´s largest pipe laying vessel. Solitaire will be the one executing the offshore work at the sea, doing the pipe laying work to the bottom of the sea, when working on the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone. Acting as the port and project agent for Allseas, Kari Juvas, Stella Group CEO commented: “This means that Stella will execute all port agency works including port calls; customs/permits arrangements for goods, equipment, containers; crew changes; logistics services like handling, storage, transport of equipment; administration, documentation and invoicing procedures. Stella is, also the port agent for Norwegian-Dutch JV Boskalis-Tideway, which is executing the under-sea rock dumping works. We have started the cooperation with Boskalis-Tideways in the beginning of this year.“ Furthermore, he added: “This is a great opportunity and honour for us to be a part of such an extensive project, which we all know is unique and affects whole Europe. The workforce needed for these different areas of project from Stella involves about 70 persons, therefore we needed to make some changes in our organisation so that we are able to serve in the best possible way our principals.”These projects provide us with a great insight into the gas & oil and onshore-offshore industry in which we have an interest to keep developing and gain further expertise in the future also,” Juvas concluded. Stella Group has been operating over ten years with its own offices in Finland, Baltic countries and Russia. The services offered by the Group are liner, shipping and port agency; forwarding and logistics; projects; warehousing and transit operations; and stevedoring services. ? More information: www.groupstella.com distributor 2010 / 2011 27 Photo: Karo Holmberg

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Port of Hanko Preparing for Increases in Traffic An aerial view of the western side of Hanko Port. Port of Hanko is the southernmost port in Finland, with rapid transport connections to Central Europe, Russia, and all of Finland. In particular, Port of Hanko specialises in exports of paper products and imports of vehicles. 28 distributor 2010 / 2011 A ccording to Mr. Paavo O. Lyytikäinen, Director of Port of Hanko, the overall traffic via Hanko was on a steady growth curve up until 2009 – when the downturn of economy hit Europe. “The transit-goods shipments of new vehicles being transported to Russia were at their highest peak in the years 2007 and 2008,” Lyytikäinen recounts. “In 2009, these shipments went down by as much as 75 percent from the previous year’s figures.” The total number of vehicles transported via Port of Hanko in 2009 was 103,000. “The prognosis is that the vehicle shipments will remain on approximately the same level in 2010. So far, there have

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been no visible signs of revival of transits, but domestic sales of cars seem to be increasing to some degree,” says Lyy ti käi nen. VERSATILE CARGO TRAFFIC Overall, the cargo traffic via Port of Hanko totalled 2.5 million tonnes in 2009. “The port’s turnover for last year was 7.5 million euros,” Lyytikäinen mentions. Photos: Port of Hanko “In terms of goods transported via the port, Port of Hanko is on the Top 10 list of Finnish ports. The paper & pulp exports via the port account for 25 percent – in tonnes – of the total cargo traffic of Port of Hanko.” Besides new vehicles and paper & pulp products, most of the port’s cargo traffic consists of trailer and container transports, project cargo, and – on a more temporary basis – pipes for the Nord-Stream natural-gas pipeline being constructed between Russia and Germany. In recent years, importation of fresh foods via Port of Hanko has been increasing significantly. “At present, Port of Hanko has no regular passenger ship traffic. New passenger lines would be very welcome to Hanko,” Lyytikäinen hints. PLANNING FOR GROWTH The outport in Hanko, with its storage areas for new vehicles in transit. According to Mr. Lyytikäinen, Port of Hanko currently has 20 employees. “Adding up the people employed by the companies operating in the port, the figure jumps up to 500,” he notes. To keep up with the competition, Port of Hanko renovated the port’s RoRo-3 pier and dredged the corresponding waterway to the depth of nine metres in 2008–2009. “As the owner of the port, the Town of Hanko has made the strategic decision that the port will be expanded southwards – towards the sea – when it becomes necessary. City planning in Hanko is being developed accordingly,” Lyytikäinen unfolds the future. ? MERJA KIHL ARI MONONEN distributor 2010 / 2011 29

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?????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Put your cargo in right hands! O y Unitrans PRA was founded in 1996. Our office and warehouse are located in Kotka and Helsinki, at the Airport of Vantaa – the biggest transit airport for all Airlines in the world. With many years of experience, our qualified personnel can provide you with the following services: – Airfreight service (IATA License no. 1947096) – Trucking service from Europe to Finland and Russia – Trucking service within Finland including all documentation – International and domestic transportation – Insurance of cargoes 30 distributor 2010 / 2011 Customs Bonded Warehouse OY IMAS LTD was created in 1998 to extend the number of services offered to clients. One of the main functions of IMAS is processing and consolidating of cargo transported from all over the world and going further to Russia. The warehouse is conveniently situated next to the port Kotka and the Russian border. IMAS is well known for the services to clients receiving automobiles going through Finland to other countries. In the last year, almost half of imported vehicles to Port of Kotka were accepted and processed by IMAS. Besides the warehousing services IMAS offers transportation of cargo. Furthermore IMAS provides expediting serv???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ??????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ices such as issuing CMR and TIR Carnet, export and import declarations and transit documents. OY IMAS LTD is registered and licensed by Finnish Customs. The major goal of our company is taking care of each customer individually. Up-to-date equipped warehouse and professional staff guarantee the fast and flexible service. ?

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PORT OF OULU – 50 MORE YEARS FOR NUOTTASAARI The main quay in Nuottasaari is over 50 years old. Measuring about 330 metres in length, the quay is currently used for handling kaolin, chalk, salt and lumber. In addition, talc is handled and loaded using the belt conveyor located at the southern end of the quay. Other cargo is handled using mobile cranes. T he location of the Nuottasaari quay is logistically optimal with regard to the StoraEnso factory buildings. In addition, the flow of the river Oulu enables the port basin to stay unfrozen for practically the entire winter season. 50 MORE YEARS In 2007, a survey was conducted to assess the condition of the quay and the state of its foundation. Based on the results, a decision was made to undertake a thorough renovation of the quay. By renovating the quay and the adjacent field, the operational life of the quay will be extended by 50 years. Renovating and fortifying quay structures brings about effects that improve the functionality and competitiveness of the port. Among other things, the logistics and functionality of the entire area will be improved, making the operation of the unit made up by the quay and areas behind it smoother, enabling efficient mobility of transport machinery in the quay field. Thanks to this, cargo residues awaiting processing can be removed from the port area in an environmentally friendly manner. In addition, the wash system constructed in conjunction with the basic renovations will improve occupational safety and the level of service in the port. SERVICE LEVEL OF VESSELS TO BE IMPROVED Water services of the vessels are currently handled at the Oritkari port. Once the renovations and alterations have been completed, this will be possible in Nuottasaari as well. Ships can acquire water from water supply points placed in heated hose cabinets in the quay’s water points for washing. The collection of vessel sewage will also be improved by placing a pump station for sewage in the quay area. A shore power feeding point for vessels was constructed in Oritkari in 2006. Preparations for shore power feeding are now underway in Nuottasaari as well. In conjunction with the renovations at the quay, cable charge pipes will be fitted along the quay line. The project will be completed in autumn 2010. ? More information: www.ouluport.com distributor 2010 / 2011 31

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LogiCity Goes Intermodal TURKU DEVELOPS NEW ALL-ROUND LOGISTICS CONCEPTS Turku – the powerhouse of Southwest Finland – prides itself as a meeting point of East and West, and nowhere is this more evident than in the field of logistics. Currently, the most ambitious project in this arena is the development of LogiCity. The first logistics premises – for Suomen Kaukokiito Oy – in the area were completed in early spring and various other logistics players are also firing up their bases in LogiCity. 32 distributor 2010 / 2011 L ogiCity is bordered by the Turku airport, the railway connection (to Russia and even on to China), the motorway into Central Finland and the E18 ring road. The key ports of Turku and Naantali can be reached by road from LogiCity in about 15 minutes. Gathering logistics companies into the same geographic area is by no means a new idea, but Turku wants to take the

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concept one step further. As Turku is a significant European traffic hub, with great connections via land, air and sea, LogiCity aims to optimise multimodality. Kalle Euro, Business Development Director for the City of Turku, believes that LogiCity is a success story in the making: “LogiCity is now open for development. As an operative hub that combines sea, air, rail and road traffic, LogiCity is a Photos: LogiCity desired option as companies are seeking to establish a presence in the area,” Euro sums up, adding that the marketing of LogiCity is already in full swing and the word is getting out about the new exciting entity. STREAMLINING LOGISTICS The concept of LogiCity calls for a creation of a competitive operative environment from the point of view of the logistics services offering and also those companies who deploy logistics in a key role in their activities. In addition, there is room in the neighbourhood for various players of assembly industries who are seeking additional value from a multimodal environment. After all, LogiCity is designed for all companies seeking greater process efficiency through logistics. LogiCity building permits currently cover around 400,000 square metres of floor space. Once the land use plan for the northern side of the airport has been completed, more than one million square metres of floor space will be open for construction. The City of Turku wants to make sure that the core operations of the logistics hub receive all the support they need to get things going in earnest. There are, for instance, new operative models in the ladistributor 2010 / 2011 33

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bour sector, making sure that the new logistical entity receives able workers. “We have a well-trained local workforce, and the cost level is quite reasonable here, especially if you compare it to the capital region,” comments Euro. Utilising high technology solutions is another issue: for example, allowances for RFID technology were made already in the infrastructure construction phase. Furthermore, the development and practical implementation of LogiCity is spearheaded by the companies themselves, adding to the proactive, can-do mentality of the hub. Due to this approach, it is possible to add more expertise and network power into construction and real estate development, for instance. 34 distributor 2010 / 2011 LOOKING EAST In recent years, Turku has been honing its future strategies with a strong partner. The cooperation between Turku and St. Petersburg has been going on for almost 60 years and it keeps finding new venues for collaboration. The current cooperation agreement between the two cities runs until 2011. According to Euro, there is a solid agenda for the further development of the cooperation – and marine cluster, for example, is one area where the results have been quite promising. “Now we are preparing the new cooperation agreement with the aim of developing the forms of collaboration to be even more effective”, Euro says. “We are also trying to push the corporate contacts onto a more concrete level in more sectors.” St. Petersburg is the largest and a fast-growing centre of economy in the Baltic Sea region, and Turku is keen on maintaining its special status with St. Petersburg. The current cooperation agreement was signed in June 2008. MAKING IT WORK Traffic and logistics are mentioned as one key area in the 2008–2011 cooperation agreement, and they are likely to become even more important in the future. The cities want to develop, for example, information and communications technology

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to be utilised e.g. in transport companies and in the activities of the logistics centres. Other focal points of the cooperation agreement vary from creating contacts in the business and industrial life to maritime industry, to promoting tourism and to the exchange of experiences in the fields of innovation politics and innovation technology. The development of practical cooperation with actors in the industrial life is regarded as very important. A favourable development of the economy of both cities – by means of cooperation – was the aim two years ago, but the global recession has managed to slow down the process somewhat. With the economy now improving on both sides of the border, there are new opportunities emerging to boost activities. The European Capital of Culture year 2011 is clearly reflected in the cooperation plans. Joint productions of plays, concerts, festivals and other exchange of information are mentioned as coming actions. In the field of current environmental protection, the cities rely on the exchange of experiences, e.g. concerning the optimisation and utilisation of waste treatment. ? SAMI J. ANTEROINEN distributor 2010 / 2011 35

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Inspection, testing and certification – crucial services for logistics Inspecta – the leading provider of inspection, testing and certification services in the Nordic area – has enhanced its operations in the field of logistics. The company has more than 1,250 employees and handles approximately 400,000 inspection assignments annually. 36 distributor 2010 / 2011 esting, inspections, technical consulT tancy services, certification and training are required in an increasing number of business areas. Such operations are needed in order to keep the society trustworthy and functioning. They are also essential for improving the reliability and safety of processes and products, both in working life and also in various everyday chores. PROFESSIONAL RESULTS The meticulous inspections carried out by Inspecta cover just about everything, from small-scale measuring devices to huge industrial machinery. Many of these inspections are based on the requirements of the law and will result in the production of inspection reports or other official documentation. In addition, there are inspections

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originating from commercial standpoints. In such cases, inspections are designed and carried through with regard to specifications determined by the customer. “All the inspections are handled by a professional inspector who has the proper know-how, qualifications and experience for the job,” assures Mr. Jukka Taitto, Inspecta’s Business Manager for infrastructure and logistics. In Finland, Inspecta employs 180 inspectors, of whom a total of 70 specialists focus on the business area of logistics. In the European Union, Inspecta also has a status of a so-called Notified Body. This means that Inspecta has been appointed by EU member states to carry out the assessment of conformity of devices and processes to certain EU directives, in accordance with relevant EU regulations and international standards. WIDE-RANGING OPERATIONS TO BENEFIT THE CUSTOMER In the field of logistics, Inspecta’s range of inspection services covers such sub-sections as manufacturing, storage, recycling, road transports, rail traffic, maritime transports, and aviation. Specifically, inspection targets in logistics may include hoisting devices, conveyors, lifting doors, loading docks, measuring devices for weights/volumes/flows, fire alarm and fire extinguisher systems, electrical devices, storage tanks, hoisting & conveyor apparatus in vehicles/ships/airports, weighing of vehicles, pressure devices and pressure tanks, electrical railway networks, port devices, rescue equipment, loading indicators, or luggage-weighing machines. “For the customer, inspections help to ensure the usability of production or logistics equipment and the continuity of business operations,” Mr. Taitto notes. “In a changing world, Inspecta aims to provide even further types of services. Partnership agreements, wide-ranging comprehensive and tailored service packages, and numerous kinds of services specifically designed for the local conditions are examples of Inspecta’s options for the future,” Mr. Taitto points out. ? MERJA KIHL ARI MONONEN distributor 2010 / 2011 37

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Southeast Super Hub KOUVOLA IS WARMING UP THE EASTBOUND RAILS AGAIN Kouvola, located in the Southeast Finland, is the biggest railway hub in the land – and wants to exploit this position even further. The logistics companies in Kouvola are looking East to Russia, and beyond, all the way to China. ecently, the City of Kouvola has gone R through a transformation that will make it a better fit for the 21st century. In the beginning of 2009, six local municipalities joined forces to create a new entity. With a population of almost 90,000 people, new Kouvola is the 10th biggest city in Finland. With increased size, there is improved focus – and logistics is a key area for Kouvola, says Head of Logistics Isto Kiviniemi from the city-owned Kouvola Innovation Ltd. Kiviniemi states that with Kouvola, it all begins and ends with one thing: location. “Kouvola is the central hub for rail traffic and also a leading ‘dry harbour’ in the country,” Kiviniemi says, pointing out that Kouvola serves the Kymi Valley harbours Kotka and Hamina as well as the newer Vuosaari in Helsinki. “There is already 200,000 square metres of terminal space in Kouvola, and we can easily add another 200,000,” Kiviniemi says. “Also, the premises here are quite inexpensive in national comparison and there is skilled workforce available for a variety of tasks.” PROVIDING EXTRA VALUE Diversity is another characteristic of the local logistics scene: customs functions, special warehouses and various added value services can all be found in the area. Kiviniemi believes that the future of logistics relies very much on deepening the service offering: 38 distributor 2010 / 2011 “Transporting goods from one place to another is one thing, but it is far more important to figure out ways to help the customer to succeed in its operations. Logistics companies can serve as strategic partners to their customers.” Kiviniemi himself is a logistics man through-and-through, having climbed behind the wheel of family business truck already on his 18th birthday. Having worked three years in Moscow, he is also familiar with the Russian transport business. “The Trans-Siberian Rail will become more active again as regular connections will be launched in the autumn,” he says. After a few quiet years on the rails, it seems that the time is ripe for a comeback. “From our perspective, it is good to keep in mind that Russia is not going anywhere – and we intend to explore the emerging opportunities.” TARGETING AUTOMOTIVE One very recent example of this approach is a brand new project which seeks to create a logistic and service network in Kouvola for the automotive industries of St. Petersburg and its neighbouring area. The core idea is to coordinate the over-all network from Kouvola which would also provide a home for a distribution centre for car parts and components. The project is believed to have a lot of potential, since it would serve to upgrade the flexibility, stability and predictability issues of production – which is something that the Japanese, European and American automotive industry players surely appreciate. In addition, service companies which specialise on the automotive industries should find the logistical solution offered by Kouvola very appealing as crossing the border to Russia is convenient enough. Kouvola Innovation would like to see Finnish service companies set up operations in the area, but also other industry players from all over Scandinavia could establish a presence in the neighbourhood. ? More information: www.kinno.fi SAMI J. ANTEROINEN – Finland´s largest freight yard – Trans-Siberian railway – all the way to China – the fastest trade routes between Russia and EU ‘Creating logistic and service network in Kouvola for the automotive industries of St. Petersburg and its neighbouring area‘ - project 2010. Kouvola Innovation Ltd. Paraatikenttä 4, FI-45100 Kouvola. Tel. +358 20 615 2710, www.kinno.fi

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Photos: UPM Raflatac / Jouko Järvinen Identity Issues NEW RFID SOLUTIONS BOOST LOGISTICS ON MANY FRONTS RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) has come a long way in recent years. The technology and standardisation challenges which had plagued RFID have now been solved, for the most part, says Antti Permala from VTT Transport and Logistics Systems. The deciding factor in logistics has been the emergence of EPC Gen2, Permala points out. 40 distributor 2010 / 2011

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“N evertheless, while any given company can set up a RFID based system with relative ease, there is still the entire distribution chain to consider. There are compatibility issues which relate to both technical aspects and data content.” In the field of logistics, RFID solutions are considered to be desirable options for various reasons. RFID identification brings about real time tracking and tracing of goods which means better visibility and automation as well as marked improvement for one’s own processes. This, in turn, boosts productivity and increases competitiveness. In the everyday business of logistics, the role of manual labour can not be overlooked – and RFID is providing help especially in this department, Permala adds. “While logistics is a labour-intensive industry, having incoming or outgoing crate pallets read automatically is clearly an asset for the industry.” AUTOMATIC ORDERS The experiences received from ABB, for instance, suggest that the system features only few non-reads where the information of the RFID tag does not go into the data banks. This ABB project Permala is referring to is, in fact, the first RFID pilot where the technology was used in the raw materials traffic between the plant and the component providers. The pilot, launched in 2004, proved to be so successful that the procedure became the norm at ABB Pitäjänmäki in Helsinki. In essence, the empty standard raw material boxes going to the subcontractors trigger an automatic material order which shows up on the supplier extranet. As a result, the flow of material is improved along with the flow of information. According to Permala, RFID has established itself in boxes already and is looking to branch out onto the product side. “On transport unit level, some applications already exist and transport information platform solutions are coming along as well.” SEALED AWAY The fastest growing area is still containers which are being spurred on by electronic seal solutions. Electronic seal systems have been developed for decades now, and tests performed at ports, border stations and on the road have shown that the e-seals work quite effectively. Using the seals, it has been possible to determine – accurately and automatically – the status of the container. There is data available on the exact location, status of the doors (intact or not) and the timeframe. “The electronic seals can be realised using various different technologies: RFID, infra red, phone or satellite connections. Some of them, such as EPC Gen2, feature tags which can be remote read.” Permala observes that the lack of a common standard is the biggest factor slowing – or totally stopping – the advance of the e-seal. In addition to the technology question, acceptability and costs are an issue. Presently, RFID e-seal is the most promising technology due to its reliability and better integration with other EPC solutions. RFID e-seals are typically either active or passive. Also the automatic identification of the containers themselves are – more often than not – rooted on RFID technology. The RFID system in question can be passive, semi-active or active. distributor 2010 / 2011 41

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SAFE AND SOUND RFID is also used in Container Security Devices (CSD). The operating principle of the CSD is that a part of the device is inside the container and a part of it remains on the outside. It can be controlled via different means such as RFID or GPS. The CSD do not subscribe to any set standard. The security boosting system has been developed via the initiative of the US Department of Defense which was looking for a way to safeguard container traffic. “The interior part of the device is often equipped with light-sensitive sensors which will trigger an alarm if somebody tries to break into the container,” Permala offers an example. In addition to RFID, containers can be ID’d via Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The use of OCR is spreading especially in terminals where it can identify numbers from the containers – or car’s license plates, for that matter. Permala reports having visited St. Petersburg in January where OCR was tested in terminals, but it has proven ineffective at times. If the numbers are even partially covered with mud or dirt, for instance, the system is powerless. In such cases, the identification must be performed manually. Still, OCR is a popular system because it also documents the containers from all sides – offering proof that the containers have not been tampered with. In Finland, ports such as Vuosaari and Mussalo use RFID and OCR side by side, in a complementary fashion. PAPER ID Of course for Finland, rolls of paper are responsible for a lion’s share of the goods heading out of the country – and RFID has been in charge of their speedy exit. “The ID tag is inside the roll and can be remotely read from the outside within 0.5 metres,” Permala says. The paper 42 distributor 2010 / 2011 industry has taken one hit after another in recent years, but the volumes are still considerable: “With about 10 million paper rolls going out each year, the impact of RFID tags can be felt throughout the entire transport chain.” According to recent VTT studies, RFID could also make a difference on the rails. If RFID solutions were to be utilised on railway traffic between Finland and Russia, the upgrade would boost the cargo traffic considerably. The customers, authorities and the logistics chain itself stand to benefit from this. HARMONISE IT What the transition to RFID requires, however, is harmonisation of standards and applications between the two countries – as well as the various companies engaged in international operations. The electronic seal could conceivably play a large role in this, along with increasing automatisation. VTT has a long experience in RFID related research, covering both the development of the technology, applied research and development and technology foresight. For the Transport and Logistics division, the main aim of the research and development is to develop the competitiveness of the logistics sector. Permala himself has been with the organisation since 1980, and has witnessed RFID’s journey from the margin to the mainstream. “Almost anything now can feature a tag which can be read – this is the Internet of Things.” ? SAMI J. ANTEROINEN

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Havator Transport Operates in Large Radius Havator Transport has the most extensive network in the Nordic countries for special logistics as well as a versatile fleet arsenal for all special transport needs. T he fleet arsenal of Havator Transport includes over a hundred special transport vehicles and the operating region includes the Continent of Europe and Russia in addition to the Nordic countries. The size of the fleet arsenal enables also the handling of large volumes. – Our customers include, among others, the metal industry, component manufacturers of the paper industry, power generation products, wind power industry, nuclear power plants as well as harbours and shipyards, explains the Managing Director Timo Riiho. In addition to traditional road transportation, the special know-how of Havator Transport is the combined project transports where also water-crafts and railways are used. – Our strengths also include our own engineering division and our own repair shops which enable high-quality maintenance of the fleet, says Timo Riiho. When moving heavy articles, situations may arise where normal crane fleet 44 distributor 2010 / 2011 The largest pressure vessel transport in Finland using the SPMT fleet in Mäntyluoto, Pori. Tank length 84 m, diameter 6,50 m and mass 450 t. is no longer sufficient enough or cannot be used because of limited space. Havator Transport has been a pioneer in the Nordic countries in utilising the SPMT axles. SPMT axles are used when the movement is restricted by the environment to the extent that the transport can only be done by computer control and free placement of the movement path. The masses that are moved utilising the SPMT axles weigh up to hundreds or thousands of tons. SPMT TECHNIQUE IN A NUTSHELL – SPMT = self-propelled modular trailer The Havator Group fleet includes, among others, hydraulic jacks, skidding beams, air cushions, computer controlled strand jack systems and hydraulic gantries. Power plants, harbours and large industrial companies, for example, utilise the special know-how of the group. Devices typically moved are power plant components, such as turbines, generators and transformers. – We are prepared and able to react to the changing and exceptional needs of our clients, Riiho emphasises. ? – The masses transferred with the SPMT axle weigh hundreds or thousands of tons – All units at Havator Transport consist of either 4 or 6 axles, the technical load-carrying capacity of one axle is 40 tons – The present transport capacity rises up to 6 000 tons – Axle packages can be coupled together according to the needs of each transport nearly without limitations, both lengthwise and side by side – All axles are controlled with one remote control – The SPMT technique enables various ways of driving and rotating, such as the traditional counter steering, carousel driving, crab steering, and T-steering – The SPMT units are transported to each working site by normal trailers or by shipment. SPMT units as such can be driven on public roads only under special arrangements, with the restricted maximum speed also set to 15 km/h

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Naantali: Growing volumes after drop in the year 2009 The Port of Naantali serves trade in a wide range of the hinterland as well as the industry close to the port. Naantali is nowadays a third largest public port in Finland after Helsinki and Kotka measured in tons. The main volumes come from liquid and dry bulk materials and ferry goods. I n the year 2008 Naantali set a new record – over 8,7 million tons – in total traffic. Due to the global recession total cargo traffic via Naantali dropped about 17 % in 2009. The decrease was still less than in Finnish ports in average. However, the recent port statistics proves that the traffic is now increasing rapidly. During the first six months in 2010 the volume of total traffic has increased over 20 % – import 16 % and export 31 % – compared to the same period of time in 2009. The transportations of liquid bulks have growth 16 % and dry bulks 24 %. Truck and trailer traffic on RoRo/RoPax vessels has increased about 25 %. Naantali has been known for a long time as a significant centre for bulk goods operations, thanks to excellent storage facilities and all-round value-added services. The port provides Value Added Logistics services especially for powder type 46 distributor 2010 / 2011 dry bulk materials, such as salt, soda and other products that need to be packed or repacked. During the last ten years, Naantali has also become one of the most important RoRo ports in Finland. Today, Naantali is the second largest ferry port for trucks and trailers in Finland after Helsinki. THE GATEWAY TO SCANDINAVIA Currently, Naantali offers several daily connections to Scandinavia with RoRo/Ropax vessels. These fast and regular connections ensure the kind of efficiency required by modern logistics and professional cargo transportation. In fact more than half of all trucks shipped between Finland and Scandinavia are carried through the port of Naantali. A significant part of the cargo traffic to and from Åland is also handled in Naantali. The main players in the roro liner traffic are Oy FinnLink Ab and Rederi Ab Lill

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gaard. FinnLink is the leading carrier of trucks between Finland and Sweden and employs three ropax ferries on the Naantali–Kapellskär route, which also offers the quickest sea route between Sweden and Finland for the freight. Therefore, the route can be seen as a real Motorway of the Sea, which is a part of the well-known Nordic Triangle corridor. A fourth vessel is scheduled to enter the service in the beginning of year 2010. DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENTS A port is a place that will never be complete. There is always something that needs to be built, fixed, or dismantled. In recent years the port of Naantali has invested heavily in roro and liner traffic. A new roro pier with two ramps, of which one is adjustable, and an adjacent handling area for trailers and vehicles have been built. Moreover, we have deepened our sea channel / fairway from 13 metres to 15,3 metres. Now it is possible for fully loaded aframax tankers to berth at the oil pier by the refinery. In addition, we have also practically rebuilt all our old bulk berths. Here in Naantali we are used to working and co-operating as partners. We are very pleased to find, that also our partners are investing. Investments are indicating well the prospects of the companies and show how bright the companies do see their future. The Port of Naantali provides and markets free capacity for RoRo traffic. In addition to already existing frequent and strong liner traffic between Sweden and Finland via Naantali, the Port of Naantali is now also especially interested in ideas for establishing lines for passanger and cargo between Naantali and ports located in the southern Baltic. Moreover, the City of Naantali welcomes industrial enterprises to buy or rent industrial estates in the vicinity of the port, next to the highway and beside the refinery, the power plant and the grain silo. The port authority as well as the operator companies at Naantali port have a reputation of being first class service providers. Several independent studies and surveys conveyed among port users proved Naantali to be one of the best ports in Finland. Customers particularly valued good service orientation, commitment in undertakings, quality and reliability of the port services. ? distributor 2010 / 2011 47

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2 3 3 ASSISTOR Piispakyläntie 4 FI-01730 Vantaa Finland Phone +358 10 569 15 Fax +358 10 569 2713 www.assistor.fi Contact Person Jukka Niemelä Specialty Areas Assistor offers highly efficient and dynamic logistics solutions which can be tailor made to suit any customer’s particular needs. We have a long experience of effective and quality warehousing and prompt deliveries to the Finnish, Russian and Baltic markets. The logistics departments are located in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa. OY ELIRON LOGISTICS LTD Vanha Porvoontie 231, A FI-01380 Vantaa Finland Phone +358 20 793 1600 Fax +358 20 793 1619 info[at]eliron.fi www.eliron.fi Contact Person Elias Heikari elias.heikari[at]eliron.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 3,4 million Personnel: 12 Established: 2008 Specialty Areas Consolidation and daily LCL transportation Finland to Russia Customs broker services Finland – Russia Terminal handling and warehousing Forwarding services HAVATOR GROUP P.O. Box 24 (Jääkärinkatu 4) FI-95401 Tornio Finland Phone +358 10 442 5500 Fax +358 10 442 5501 info[at]havator.com www.havator.com Contact Persons Jussi Yli-Niemi CEO of the Havator Group Hans Westerberg Area Manager Sweden / Norway Subsidiaries & Representatives Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Russia 1. Infrastructure 2. Logistics Services 3. Transportation 50 distributor 2010 / 2011 company directory See page 16 See page 44 Specialty Areas Lifting services, special transports, installation of elements and harbour crane services. 2 GENERAL LOGISTICS SYSTEMS FINLAND OY Rydöntie 22, FI-20360 Turku, Finland Phone +358 20 758 1200 Fax +358 20 758 1201 www.gls-finland.com Contact Person Merja Pohjola, Division Manager, merja.pohjola[at]gls-finland.com Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 17 000 million Personnel: 12 500 Established: 1999 Parent Company: General Logistics Systems B.V. Amsterdam Subsidiaries & Representatives GLS Austria, GLS Belgium, GLS Czech Republic, GLS Denmark, GLS d.o.o.Slovenia, GLS Finland, GLS France, GLS Germany, GLS Hungary, GLS Ireland, GLS Italy, GLS Netherlands, GLS Poland, GLS Portugal, GLS Romania, GLS Slovakia, GLS Spain, DER KURIER (Germany) Specialty Areas GLS is a pan-European company providing reliable, high-quality parcel and express services as well as value-added logistics solutions. GLS stands for “European Leader in Quality“. 2 3 3 OY HANGÖ STEVEDORING AB Western Harbor P.O. Box 26 FI-10901 Hanko Finland Phone +358 19 221 922 Fax +358 19 221 9219 office[at]hangostevedoring.fi www.hangostevedoring.fi Contact Person Mrs Carina Malmlund Marketing Manager carina.malmlund[at]hangostevedoring.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 25 million Personnel: 160 Established: 1912 Parent Company: M-Real HELSINGIN EXPRESS OY Viinikankaari 15 FI-01530 Vantaa Finland Phone +358 9 2769 2520 +358 400 661 070 Fax +358 9 2769 2522 helex[at]helex.fi Contact Person Jukka Siili Facts & Figures Personnel: 14 Established: 1987 Specialty Areas Trailer and Sea Container Thermotransport Warehousing See page 10

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1 2 1 See page 36 2 3 INKOO SHIPPING OY AB Satamatie 454 FI-10210 Inkoo Finland Phone +358 20 763 1500 Fax +358 20 763 1501 inkooshp[at]inkooshipping.fi www.inkooshipping.fi Contact Person René Fagerström Managing Director rene.fagerstrom[at]inkooshipping.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 6 million Personnel: 36 Established: 1994 Parent Company: Arbistock Oy Specialty Areas Bulk products Timber Palletised goods Warehousing KONECRANES Port Equipment, P.O. Box 662 (Koneenkatu 8) FI-05801 Hyvinkää Finland Phone +358 20 427 11 Fax +358 20 427 2599 port-info[at]konecranes.com www.konecranes.com Contact Person Svend Videbaek Product Marketing Manager svend.videbaek[at]konecranes.com Specialty Areas Konecranes specializes in the design, manufacture and delivery of cranes for ports, terminals, shipyards and the offshore industry. We also provide comprehensive crane services worldwide for all port, harbor and shipyard cranes. We also provide fork lift trucks, reach stackers and straddle carriers that meet customer needs for container and special material handlling. Our YardIT technology is the link between different container terminal vehicles. We offer complete container handling solutions, including advanced high-density stacking concepts. LILLBACKA POWERCO OY / POWERLINE P.O. Box 5 FI-62301 Härmä Finland Phone +358 10 217 8844 Fax +358 6 485 4550 powerline[at]power-line.fi www.power-line.fi Contact Person Jussi Koskinen Sales Director jussi.koskinen[at]power-line.fi Specialty Areas Ro-Ro liner service Regular weekly lines: Turku-Travemunde, Helsinki-Travemunde INSPECTA Porkkalankatu 13 G FI-00180 Helsinki Finland Phone +358 10 521 600 Fax +358 10 521 6211 myynti[at]inspecta.fi www.inspecta.com Contact Person Jukka Verho jukka.verho[at]inspecta.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 130 million Personnel: 1 250 Established: 1975 Subsidiaries & Representatives Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania Specialty Areas Inspection, Testing, Certification, Technical Consultancy, Training See page 24 1 See pages 3 and 38 See page 9 2 KOUVOLA INNOVATION LTD. Vartiotie 4 FI-45100 Kouvola Finland Phone +358 20 615 2710 Fax +358 20 615 3382 info[at]kinno.fi www.kinno.fi Contact Persons Merja Vainio, CEO Isto Kiviniemi, Head of Logistics Specialty Areas Kouvola Innovation Ltd. – KINNO is the strong engine in the business life of the City of Kouvola and a flexible partner for businesses. Focuses on business, development, tourism, business premises and logistics industry. MANN LINES OY Konttikatu 16 FI-20200 Turku Finland Phone +358 2 275 0000 Fax +358 2 253 5905 sales[at]mannlines.com www.mannlines.com Contact Person Timo Helanto General Manager timo.helanto[at]mannlines.com Subsidiaries & Representatives UK, Germany, Estonia, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Netherlands Specialty Areas Ro-Ro liner service, Regular weekly lines, vessels calling following ports: Turku, Paldiski, Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Harwich. Project cargoes, general cargoes, containers, trailers and vehicles, Warehousing and distribution, Quay-to-Quay or Door-to-Door. Port connections and pre-and on carriage services worldwide, ex. Russia and CIS locations. 1. Infrastructure 2. Logistics Services 3. Transportation company directory distributor 2010 / 2011 51

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2 3 MARKKU-KONTTI OY Moottorikatu 11 FI-65170 VAASA Finland Phone +358 40 500 4073 markku-kontti[at]netikka.fi www.markku-kontti.fi Contact Person Mikko Pakka markku-kontti[at]netikka.fi Specialty Areas Containers Transports Warehousing 2 3 2 MORZH OY AB Purolantie 36 FI-49220 Siltakylä Finland Phone +358 5 343 2254 +358 5 343 2255 Fax +358 5 343 2253 Contact Persons Anna-Liisa Lönnberg annaliisa[at]morzh.fi Julia Valinchus julia[at]morzh.fi Facts & Figures Personnel: 5 Established: 1993 Specialty Areas Forwarding Reloading NIKLASHIPPING OY LTD Itätuulentie 1 A FI-02100 Espoo Finland Phone +358 9 4782 9300 Fax +358 9 4782 9305 info[at]niklashipping.fi www.niklashipping.fi Contact Person Maarit Amnell Sales Manager Specialty Areas Tank- and Bulkcontainer transports Transports to Russia Project and oversized cargoes TSR-Transports 1. Infrastructure 2. Logistics Services 3. Transportation 52 distributor 2010 / 2011 company directory 3 MARTIN BENCHER (SCANDINAVIA) OY Perintötie 2 D FI-01510 Vantaa Finland Phone +358 9 477 0750 Fax +358 9 4770 7520 finland[at]martin-bencher.com www.martin-bencher.com Contact Person Sari Lankinen Country Manager Subsidiaries & Representatives Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, USA, China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam Specialty Areas Martin Bencher offer Sea-& Airfreight services; project cargo, FCL, LCL, break bulk and oversized equipment to and from most destinations worldwide. 2 3 MÄNTYLÄ E & E OY Jarrutie 1 FI-00770 Helsinki Finland Phone +358 9 350 8300 Fax +358 9 3508 3050 e.e[at]mantylaee.fi www.mantylaee.fi Contact Persons Erkki Mäntylä Hans Aho Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 4 million Personnel: 18 Established: 1966 Subsidiaries & Representatives BIMU Oy Specialty Areas Heavy haulages and over-sized transports, lift services. Project deliveries Finland, Russia, Baltic countries, Europe. 1 2 3 OULUN SATAMA - PORT OF OULU P.O. Box 23 (Poikkimaantie 16) FI-90015 Oulun kaupunki Finland Phone +358 44 703 2753 Fax +358 8 5584 2799 www.ouluport.com Contact Person Kari Himanen Port Director kari.himanen[at]ouka.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 7,1 million Personnel: 27 Parent Company: City of Oulu Specialty Areas Paper, pulp, chemicals, raw materials for papermaking, fuel oils, unitized cargo. See page 31

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1 See page 28 PORT OF HANKO Western Harbour FI-10900 Hanko Finland Phone +358 19 220 3803 Fax +358 19 220 3802 port[at]hanko.fi www.portofhanko.fi Contact Person Paavo O. Lyytikäinen Port Director Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 7,5 million Personnel: 20 Established: 1873 Specialty Areas Ro-Ro traffic Vehicle imports Industrial exports 1 3 1 PORT OF KASKINEN Syväsatama FI-64260 Kaskinen Finland Phone +358 40 726 5740 Fax +358 6 220 7300 portofkaskinen[at]kaskinen.fi www.kaskinen.fi Contact Person Timo Onnela Harbour Master timo.onnela[at]kaskinen.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 2 million Personnel: 6 Established: 1785 Parent Company: City of Kaskinen Specialty Areas Wood product handling Bulk products PORT OF KOKKOLA Satamakatu 53 FI-67900 Kokkola Finland Phone +358 6 824 2400 Fax +358 6 824 2444 satama[at]kokkola.fi www.portofkokkola.fi Contact Person Torbjörn Witting Port Director Specialty Areas AWT (All Weather Terminal) Liner traffic: Antwerp, Amsterdam. Dry bulk handling, sawn timber, container handling, warehousing. For further information: www.portofkokkola.fi 1 2 3 1 PORT OF JAKOBSTAD / PIETARSAARI Laukontie 1 FI-68600 Pietarsaari Finland Phone +358 6 723 6128 +358 44 785 1680 Fax +358 6 723 0034 Contact Persons Kristian Hällis Port Director kristian.hallis[at]jakobstad.fi Nina Kujala nina.kujala[at]jakobstad.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 2,7 million Personnel: 7 Specialty Areas Pulp Bulk products Sawn timber Chemicals Part cargoes PORT OF KEMI Ajoksentie 748 FI-94900 Kemi Finland Phone +358 16 215 1600 Fax +358 16 215 1620 www.portofkemi.fi Contact Person Reijo Viitala Port Director reijo.viitala[at]kemi.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 7 million Personnel: 30 Established: 1869 Parent Company: City of Kemi Specialty Areas Export of processed wood products: paper, pulp, paperboard, sawn timber. Import of raw materials for processed wood products, chemical imports, project cargo, container transport. Regular weekly service to mediterranean area, Lübeck, Gothenburg. 1 2 3 PORT OF LOVIISA Satamatalo FI-07910 Valko Finland Phone +358 440 555 731 Fax +358 19 515 005 www.portofloviisa.fi Contact Person Aki Marjasvaara Port Director aki.marjasvaara[at]loviisa.fi Facts & Figures Parent Company: City of Loviisa Specialty Areas Flexible and efficient port for bulk and general cargoes and timber products. Located 77 km east from Helsinki metropolitan area. Also an excellent choice for heavy transportation. 1. Infrastructure 2. Logistics Services 3. Transportation company directory distributor 2010 / 2011 53

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1 2 3 PORT OF NAANTALI Satamatie 13 FI-21100 Naantali Finland Phone +358 2 437 5515 (Traffic department) Fax +358 2 435 1727 www.portofnaantali.fi Contact Person Yrjö Vainiala Port Director yrjo.vainiala[at]naantali.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 7,3 million Specialty Areas Roro/Ropax Dry Bulk Liquid Bulk Break Bulk 2 3 2 SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS (FINLAND) OY Koivuhaantie 2-4 D FI-01510 Vantaa Finland Phone +358 75 326 6300 Fax +358 9 4246 5739 helsinki[at]scangl.com www.scangl.com Contact Person Joni Mielikäinen Managing Director jmi[at]scangl.com Subsidiaries & Representatives SCAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS (Finland) OY Kotolahdentie 5, Mussalo, FI-48310, Kotka, Finland Phone +358 75 326 6391, Fax +358 5 260 4459 Specialty Areas Sea, Air and Road freight Logistics and Warehousing Relief and charter service Projects Hanging Garments TRANSNORDICA OY P.O. Box 16 (Kantasatama) FI-48100 Kotka Finland Phone +358 5 350 9500 Fax +358 5 350 9530 martin.elo[at]transnordica.fi www.transnordica.fi Specialty Areas Cargo handling, freight forwarding and special projects. Full-service warehousing and consolidation. Cargo sourcing, expediting and shipment tracking. Customs documentation and clearance within Finland. Vessel Chartering worldwide. Ship’s agency and clearance in both Kotka and Hamina. Equipment leasing and purchase. 1. Infrastructure 2. Logistics Services 3. Transportation 54 distributor 2010 / 2011 company directory See page 46 1 2 3 OY RAUMA STEVEDORING LTD P.O. Box 68 FI-26101 Rauma Finland Phone +358 2 831 21 Fax +358 2 831 2444 headoffice.rst[at]raumasteve.fi www.raumastevedoring.fi Contact Person Juha Vannio Sales and Marketing Manager juha.vannio[at]raumasteve.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 55 million Personnel: 590 Established: 1916 Specialty Areas Stevedoring, forwarding Warehousing, ship agents Free zone, international transports Full service port operator 2 3 STELLA GROUP-STELLA NAVES OY LTD Nuijamiestentie 3 A, FI-00400 Helsinki, Finland Phone +358 9 477 7910 Fax +358 9 4777 9120 helsinki[at]groupstella.com www.groupstella.com Contact Person Kari Juvas, CEO kari.juvas[at]groupstella.com Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 50 million Personnel: 200 Established: 2000 Subsidiaries & Representatives Stella Corona Oy Ltd, Finland, Stella Stevedorica Oy Ltd, Finland, Starmarine OÜ, Estonia, Starmarine SIA, Latvia, Starmarine UAB, Lithuania, Stella Aurora OOO, Russia, Starmarine OOO, Russia Specialty Areas Worldwide liner, shipping and port agency services, project management with worldwide coverage, warehousing and transit operations, stevedoring services in the port of Kotka, forwarding and logistics. 2 3 TRANSOCEAN OY AB Hämeentie 33 FI-00500 Helsinki Finland Phone +358 9 413 678 Fax +358 9 4136 7999 sales[at]transocean.fi www.transocean.fi Contact Person Niklas Strömberg Managing Director niklas.stromberg[at]transocean.fi Facts & Figures Personnel: 5 Established: 1977 Parent Company: USS-UNITED SHIPPING SERVICES AB See back cover See pages 3 and 26 See page 21 Specialty Areas Shipping agency, Liner agency, Port Agency, Sea transportation worldwide. Heavylift,Projects, Containers. Agents for Eimskip, Rickmers Linie

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2 2 3 See pages 9 and 30 TURKU FREE ZONE COMPANY Tuontikatu 7 FI-20200 Turku Finland Phone +358 75 3267 999 Fax +358 2 230 5406 info[at]turunvapaavarasto.fi www.turunvapaavarasto.fi Contact Person Stefan Lindström Managing Director stefan.lindstrom[at]turunvapaavarasto.fi Facts & Figures Turnover: EUR 2 million Personnel: 8 Established: 1964 Specialty Areas Heated, unheated and refrigerated warehousing PDI plants for imported cars Fields for transito cars Bonded warehouses and tailor made logistics services 2 3 See pages 21 and 22 WACO LOGISTICS FINLAND OY P.O. Box 173 (Muuntotie 3) FI-01511 Vantaa Finland Phone +358 9 825 561 Fax +358 9 8255 6500 waco[at]waco.fi www.waco.fi Contact Person Fredrik Wildtgrube Director, Sales and Marketing fredrik.wildtgrube[at]waco.fi Subsidiaries & Representatives World-wide representation through the WACO System Specialty Areas Air, sea and logistics services NOTES: 3 UNITRANS - P.R.A. CO., INC / OY IMAS LTD Rahtitie 1 C, FI-01530 Vantaa Finland Phone +358 9 825 1090 Fax +358 9 825 1091 unitrans.air[at]netsonic.fi www.unitrans-pra.com Contact Persons Timo Tuomimäki, Vantaa Irina Shuvaeva, Kotka imas[at]kymp.net Facts & Figures Personnel: 28 (in Finland) Established: 1991 Subsidiaries & Representatives Oy IMAS Ltd,Valajantie 11, Kotka, Finland Specialty Areas Road, sea, rail and air transportation Transit forwarding for personal cars Other forwarding services Bonded warehouse services in Finland and Russia VIKING LINE ABP P.O. Box 119 FI-00161 Helsinki Finland Phone +358 9 123 51 Fax +358 9 631 895 cargo.sales[at]vikingline.fi www.vikingline.fi Contact Persons Region Finland Risto Manninen risto.manninen[at]vikingline.fi Region Baltic States Per Nyman per.nyman[at]vikingline.fi Region Scandinavia Carl-Johan Asp carl-johan.asp[at]vikingline.se 1. Infrastructure 2. Logistics Services 3. Transportation company directory distributor 2010 / 2011 55

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