Nurminen Logistics is opening a diversified logistics centre at Hamina harbour. The centre offers clients an entire logistic value chain, including terminal services, rail transport, forwarding and documentation services, and special and heavy transport, as well as project, services.
The aim is to launch the new logistics centre in December 2009.
Initially employing a staff of around 15, the centre includes a covered
terminal space of approximately 16 000 square metres, while the outdoor
space, intended for various project services and containers, consists
of three hectares. Inside the terminal, there is a blind track and
outside, there is a specific track for project transport. The logistics
centre is to be built on the pre-existing terminal, which is being
completely repaired and modernised. Construction work commences in July
2009 and the terminal will be deployed in December 2009.
Nurminen Logistics currently operates in Hamina harbour. However, the
company's operations will be significantly strengthened and developed
with the launch of the new logistics centre. “Our investment in Hamina
is, particularly, in project transport, which Hamina's location is
ideal for,” said Harri Vainikka, Nurminen Logistics’ Senior Vice
President.
The investment needs of Russia and other CIS countries are growing and
logistic services are therefore needed more than ever before. As well
as a wide network of terminals, Nurminen Logistics has a range of
equipment consisting of 1000 railway wagons and special transport
equipment for the demanding road transport sector. The company has a
strong presence not only at Hamina, but also in the harbours at
Vuosaari and Kotka. The new logistics centre in Hamina will bring the
company’s service supplies up to full strength.
“We believe in the functionality of this area and of the harbours at
Hamina and Kotka. Both harbours have their own particular strengths
and by operating in both, we guarantee our clients the best possible
service. With the new logistics centre, the service concepts underlying
Nurminen Logistics’ presence in the harbours will complement the
company’s objectives,” stated Vainikka.
Nurminen Logistics and the Sochi Olympics logistics
Russia will host the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The organising
requires investments and Nurminen Logistics will be providing the
logistic services required by the investors, as well as by Finnish and
foreign companies. The company has already provided transport services
for the Olympics, and in future will be responsible for dealing with
transport usage, in particular at the new Hamina harbour logistics
centre.
”The Sochi Olympics is a major project, and includes logistical
challenges which we are ready to respond to with the new Nurminen
Logistics centre in Hamina," said Harri Vainikka.
Read more: Nurminen News 2/2009 .