FI Prefix and Three-character Structure
A Finnish UN/LOCODE normally begins with FI, followed by three letters identifying the location. For example, FIHEL identifies Helsinki and FIKOT identifies Kotka.
Seaports in Finland: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Finland has 119 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database, supporting Baltic Sea container, ro-ro, project cargo, forest products and bulk trade.
Use Finland port codes to identify the appropriate gateway for international sea freight, inland delivery and customs planning.
Finland Port Overview
Finland is a Baltic Sea trading country with a distributed port system. Helsinki, Kotka, Rauma, Turku, Oulu and Kokkola are among the most commercially significant gateways in the indexed sample, while smaller coastal and inland-connected facilities serve regional industries.
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Finland ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Nov 2026
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National port cargo volume, 2025; consolidated official figure pending confirmation
Traficom / Statistics Finland · 2025
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National container throughput, 2025; consolidated official TEU figure pending confirmation
Traficom / Statistics Finland · 2025
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Commercial port berth count, 2025; scope varies by reporting authority
Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency · 2025
How many seaports does Finland have?
Finland has 119 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its Nov 2026 database snapshot. This is an indexed coverage figure, not a statutory count of every Finnish harbour.
Which are Finland's busiest port gateways?
Helsinki (FIHEL), Kotka (FIKOT) and Rauma (FIRAU) are prominent commercial gateways in the Ecer Freight sample, with Turku (FITUR) also important for ro-ro, passenger and regional cargo flows.
Which regions handle Finland's main cargo flows?
The Helsinki metropolitan area, the south-eastern Kotka–Hamina cluster, the western Rauma–Pori coast and the northern Oulu–Kokkola coast form key cargo regions, covering consumer goods, forest products, metals and bulk commodities.
Top Ports in Finland
The table below follows the commercial activity order of the Ecer Freight sample. A comparable, consolidated 2025 TEU league table and port-by-port year-on-year series were not available for all listed Finnish ports at the time of the Nov 2026 snapshot; figures are therefore left unreported rather than estimated.
Selected Finnish cargo gateways and indicative global ranking fields
Finland Port Regions
Southern Finland and the Helsinki Area
The capital-region cluster connects Finnish consumer markets, distribution centres and international feeder and ro-ro services.
Selected southern ports and terminals
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki | FIHEL | Helsinki / — | Containers, ro-ro, general cargo and passenger traffic |
| Vantaa | FIVAN | Vantaa / — | Logistics and inland distribution support |
| Espoo | FIESP | Espoo / — | Local coastal and service-port activity |
| Porvoo | FIPVO | Porvoo / — | Industrial and energy-related cargo |
Kotka–Hamina and South-eastern Finland
South-eastern gateways serve forest products, bulk commodities, containers and cargo moving to and from inland Finnish industry.
Selected south-eastern ports
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotka | FIKOT | Kotka / — | Containers, forest products and general cargo |
| Kotka | FIKTK | Kotka / — | Port and terminal operations in the Kotka area |
| Hamina | FIHAM | — / — | Bulk, forest products and industrial cargo |
| Fredrikshamn (hamina) | FIHMN | — / — | Hamina-area port activity |
| Loviisa | FILOV | Loviisa / — | Bulk and industrial cargo |
Western Finland
The western coast supports Finland's forest, metals, energy and manufacturing industries, with important gateways around Rauma, Pori and Vaasa.
Selected western ports
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rauma | FIRAU | Rauma / — | Containers, forest products and project cargo |
| Turku | FITUR | Turku / — | Ro-ro, passenger, vehicles and general cargo |
| Mantyluoto | FIMTO | Pori / — | Bulk, project cargo and industrial goods |
| Pori | FIPRI | Pori / — | Bulk and industrial cargo |
| Vaasa | FIVSA | Vaasa / — | Ro-ro, regional industry and general cargo |
| Kaskinen | FIKAS | Kaskinen / — | Forest products and bulk cargo |
Northern Finland
Northern gateways serve pulp and paper, mining, metals, energy and regional distribution flows in the Gulf of Bothnia.
Selected northern ports
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu | FIOUL | Oulu / — | Forest products, bulk and general cargo |
| Uleaborg | FIULE | Oulu / — | Oulu-area cargo and industrial traffic |
| Kokkola | FIKOK | Kokkola / — | Bulk, minerals, chemicals and general cargo |
| Kemi | FIKEM | Kemi / — | Forest products and industrial cargo |
| Tornio | FITOR | Tornio / — | Metals and industrial cargo |
| Raahe | FIRAA | Raahe / — | Steel, bulk and industrial cargo |
Finland Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
Finnish port codes use the country prefix FI followed by a three-character location identifier. The indexed list includes both major commercial gateways and smaller terminals.
City-level and Terminal-level Codes
A city may have more than one indexed code when separate terminals, harbour areas or legacy naming conventions are represented. The correct code should match the bill of lading, booking and customs instructions.
How to Verify a Port Code
Check the UNECE UN/LOCODE reference and compare the result with the Ecer Freight port directory before quoting or filing shipping documents.
Shipping from Finland: Main Trade Lanes
Finland's sea freight is shaped by Baltic feeder networks, short-sea ro-ro services and connections through major European hubs. Sailing schedules, transshipment points and transit times are subject to carrier confirmation.
Finland to Northern Europe
Regular short-sea and feeder connections link Finnish gateways with Northern European distribution networks.
Finland to Central Europe
Containerized and ro-ro cargo commonly moves through Baltic gateways and onward by feeder, rail or truck.
Finland to East Asia
Long-haul cargo generally uses a European or Baltic transshipment hub, with schedules dependent on carrier network design.
Finland to North America
Exports and imports usually connect through a North European hub before the transatlantic leg.
Data Sources and Methodology
Port coverage, codes and commercial ordering are separated from official cargo statistics. Indexed coverage describes the Ecer Freight database and should not be interpreted as a national legal port count or a global TEU ranking.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database with 119 Finland ports and terminals indexed in the Nov 2026 snapshot.
- UNECE — international UN/LOCODE framework used for location-code verification.
- Statistics Finland — national economic and transport statistics used for official-data cross-checking.
- Finnish Transport and Communications Agency — transport-sector and maritime information used for context.
- Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency — waterways, fairways and port-infrastructure context.
Finland Port FAQ
How many seaports does Finland have?
Finland has 119 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the Nov 2026 database snapshot. The figure represents indexed coverage rather than a statutory national harbour count.
What is the largest or busiest port in Finland?
Helsinki (FIHEL) is generally regarded as Finland's leading broad-based gateway for passenger, ro-ro, container and general cargo flows. Port rankings depend on whether the measure is tonnes, TEU, vehicles or passenger traffic.
What do Finnish port codes look like?
Finnish UN/LOCODEs begin with FI and use three additional letters, such as FIHEL for Helsinki, FIKOT for Kotka and FIRAU for Rauma.
Which Finnish regions are important for sea freight?
Southern Finland, the Kotka–Hamina area, the western Rauma–Pori coast and the northern Oulu–Kokkola coast are major regional groupings for Finnish maritime cargo.
Are the Finland port statistics current?
The database snapshot is dated Nov 2026. The latest complete statistical year requested for comparison is 2025, but official port datasets may be released on different schedules and use different scopes.
Can freight rates be requested for a Finnish port?
Yes. FCL and LCL rate searches can be started through the relevant freight quote pages, with the final price subject to equipment, routing, sailing schedule, cargo details and destination requirements.
Should a port code be confirmed before shipment?
Yes. The shipper should confirm the exact UN/LOCODE and terminal against the booking, bill of lading, customs documents and carrier instructions, particularly where a city has multiple indexed locations.
Editorial note: This Finland port guide combines Ecer Freight's first-party port index with publicly available institutional references. Port codes and indexed coverage are reviewed with database updates, while official cargo and throughput statistics are incorporated as comparable national or port-authority data becomes available. Shipping schedules, transit times and operational conditions should be confirmed at quotation and booking stage.
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