Page 53 - Port of Kokkola Handbook & Directory

President Logistics for VR Transpoint, says: “The port of Kokkola is a very important partner for us as Finland’s leading rail bulk port.RAIL SERVICESThe Finnish and the Russian railways share the same rail gauge which provides industries in the middle part of Finland as well as Russian customers, with the opportunity to use the port of Kokkola.“The port’s facilities are great for handling large rail volumes. The rail wagon tippler terminal provides customers with unique possibilities to unload high numbers of box wagons efficiently.“I would like to emphasise Port of Kokkola’s bold and forward-thinking investment strategy. The port has brought about significant improvements which have helped to increase traffic flows into and out of Finland.”Mr. Koskinen added that the co- operation between the port, Rauanheimo and VR Transpoint has always been on an excellent level. “Setting common goals and working together to achieve them has been our way to succeed,” he says. l