Select a method of cargo transportation from Finland. Transport for shipping cargo to Finland

Finland is a developed country in the Eurozone. The country is located in Northern Europe. The economy is based on two main industries - radio electronics and wood processing, in particular, the pulp and paper industry has reached a high level of development. In recent years, these industries have been experiencing a decline due to increased competition.

Finland has a high standard of living, but taxes are also high. The economic success of Finland is largely explained by its internal political stability and willingness to cooperate, both with the Soviet Union in the past and with Russia now.

Transport system of Finland

Finland is partially located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The rest of the country is situated on the continental part of Europe. The country shares land borders with Russia, Sweden, and Norway. This makes its territory an important cargo transport corridor from Russia to the Scandinavian countries. The coast of Finland is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Bothnia of the Baltic Sea. Access to the Baltic Sea provides Finland with export, import, and transit opportunities from all over the world.

The transport system of Finland provides the country with development opportunities and is an important component of the economy. As in all developed countries, Finland uses rail, aviation, road, and water transport for cargo transportation. A quality modern infrastructure has been created for their functioning.

Road freight transport in Finland

The Finnish road network extends over 78,000 km. There are 51,000 km of paved Finnish roads. Travel on the roads of Finland, including for foreign transport, is free.

The condition of the road surface of Finnish roads can be considered almost ideal. The country ranks 21st in road conditions out of 137 countries. Above Finland are the wealthiest countries on the planet, and none of the republics of the former Soviet Union are there. The closest, Lithuania, ranks 37th. The condition of the roads in Finland ensures quality delivery of cargo within the country and beyond its borders.

Infrastructure for receiving and sending air cargo

On the small territory of Finland, there are 28 airports. The main ones capable of accommodating large modern aircraft are located in the cities of:

• Helsinki.
• Rovaniemi.
• Tampere-Pirkkala.
• Turku.
• Lappeenranta.

Air cargo delivery is expensive, and it is usually used for urgent expensive shipments. The Finnish infrastructure is capable of ensuring such transportation.

Water transport for cargo

Delivery of cargo by water within Finland is possible through an extensive network of rivers and canals. The length of internal waterways that can accommodate vessels with a deadweight of over 500 tons is 8,000 km. The main water transport artery in the country is the network of canals in the Saimaa lake area. This network, through the territory of Russia, has access to the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea.

Maritime transport provides the cheapest way to deliver cargo worldwide. To handle cargo in Finland, there is a network of ports, the main ones located in:

• Helsinki.
• Kotka.
• Naantali.
• Pori.
• Raahе.
• Rauma.

Finnish Railways

Finland was previously part of the Russian Empire and retained the imperial standard of railways. The width of the railway gauge in Finland is 1524 mm. In the Soviet Union in the 1980s, the gauge was narrowed to 1520 mm. However, the rolling stock of both railways is capable of moving on both Finnish tracks and the tracks of CIS countries. The length of Finnish railways is 5919 km, of which 3067 km are electrified.

What goods does Finland export

Finland's largest income comes from the export of: petroleum products, kaolin (high-quality white clay), wide strip stainless steel, coated paper, cars, and wood pulp.