The road network provides a straightforward and congestion-free route to the port, without the need to pass through urban areas. This enables effortless transportation of even large components to the port area.
Port Of Kaskinen
The advantages of a versatile port include a central, congestion-free location as well as flexible and cost-effective services.
KASKISTEN SATAMA – PORT OF KASKINEN
The Port of Kaskinen is located on the west coast of Finland, along the Gulf of Bothnia, approximately 100 kilometers north of Pori. The deep-water port provides a quick connection to the open sea and the Baltic Sea shipping lanes. Thanks to its sheltered location, assistance from icebreakers is rarely needed during the winter months.
The versatility, flexibility, and straightforward infrastructure of the Port of Kaskinen enable efficient handling of materials across various modes of transportation, warehouses, and vessels. Kaskinen is a significant port for the forest industry, specializing also in wind turbine components, chemical industry and bulk cargo handling.
The port offers attractive opportunities for industrial placement and growth in its area. It is also part of the comprehensive Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) port network, supporting its continuous development to meet future challenges.
PORT OPERATORS AND SERVICES
The Port of Kaskinen is home to five specialized port operators. Seamless cooperation and efficiency among the operators are cornerstones of the port’s operations. The loading and unloading of goods between different modes of transportation, as well as storage, are in the hands of skilled professionals.
CARGO TRAFFIC
BY RAIL
The Port of Kaskinen also has a railway connection – the Suupohja railway, from which two pairs of tracks, each 900 meters long, lead to the port. The planned electrification of this railway section, if realized, would provide the basis for even smoother freight transportation.
BY SEA
In terms of maritime transportation, the location of the Port of Kaskinen on the west coast of Finland is excellent. It provides fast access to the Baltic Sea shipping lanes, and during the winter season, the need for icebreakers is minimal.
UP-TO-DATE SHIP INFORMATION IN THE PORT
The port of Kaskisten uses up-to-date ship information provided by PortActivity to monitor the port’s traffic. We tell you in real time which ships are in port and which are coming.