The Moomins, Marimekko, Nokia and the latest newcomer Angry Birds, which has gained a reputation in the games industry, are all examples of Finnish brands that are known extensively throughout the world. The Finnish logistics industry is also aiming to be included among this famous group, and the service offering it provides has been brought together under the Access via Finland brand.

Logistics is a sector of the future and Finland is well-placed to take its share of Russia’s growing streams of goods. All the basic conditions for high-level expertise in logistics are in place in Finland. The geographical location enables the optimal flight distance from North America and Asia. Over 400 regular shipping lines to Europe guarantee rapid and efficient transportation to anywhere in the world. Finland’s comprehensive road and rail network together with a common rail gauge with Russia bring the over 80 million consumers in markets in Russia, the Baltic countries and Sweden within less than a day’s journey. The world’s longest train connection also crosses Finland: starting from continental Europe it crosses through Denmark, Sweden and Finland to Russia and on to Asia. Given that Finland is also known as a reliable and safe country that has a high level of education and good expertise in logistics, high-value goods in particular, such as electronics, vehicles and other machines and equipment, also cross via Finland to Russia.

Finland’s position as a junction of all forms of transportation has resulted in many international companies establishing their production and distribution centres in Finland.