The two have signed a long-term agreement, effective from 1 January 2025, to offer warehousing services in the Finnish Port of Kemi.

The contract concerns a 12,000 m2 warehouse in what is Wallenius SOL's northernmost port of call, to be used for storage and consolidation of goods arriving in containers, trailers, SECUs, and on cassettes.

The Kemi service also includes the ports of Skellefteå, Kokkola, Oulu, Pietarsaari, Lübeck-Travemünde, Antwerp, and Zeebrugge.

"Through this agreement, we are securing essential warehousing capacity in Kemi, which is vital for meeting the increasing demand in the region. This capacity will support both ongoing projects and the steady flow of regular cargo in the years to come," Jonas Wåhlin, CCO, Wallenius SOL, underscored.

He furthered, "The region is rapidly developing, driven by major industrial investments, particularly in green technologies. Our Enabler vessels [Baltic Enabler and Bothnia Enabler, each offering 6,442 lane metres of capacity] provide a sustainable shipping solution that supports these projects and the expected growth in exports."

Kim Lindström, Managing Director, BB Logistics, also said, "We take great pride in serving the logistical needs of Northern Finland and Sweden through the Port of Kemi. The strong partnership between Wallenius SOL and BB Logistics enables us to swiftly address the challenges of the logistics sector."

Photo: Wallenius SOL