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FIKAS Kaskinen Port
Kaskinen Port is the seaport of Kaskinen, in the city of Kaskinenin Finland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is FIKAS.

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Port Code

FIKAS

Name

Kaskinen

Country / Region

Finland

City

Kaskinen

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

62.3525000

Longitude

21.2125000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Kaskinen Port, UN/LOCODE FIKAS, is a sheltered deep-water seaport on Finland’s western coast in the Gulf of Bothnia. Located in Kaskinen, approximately 100 kilometres north of Pori, it functions primarily as an export-oriented industrial and general cargo port rather than a conventional high-volume container hub. Its cargo profile is closely connected with sawn timber, pulp, chemical-industry products and other bulk or project-sized consignments. The port’s sheltered position, access to the open Baltic Sea and multimodal handling arrangements support the movement of large batches between vessels, storage areas and inland transport. The supplied port profile indicates annual cargo handling of more than one million tonnes and a handling capability of more than 15,000 tonnes per day; operational acceptance, berth planning and seasonal conditions should be confirmed for each shipment.

Port code	FIKAS
Port / city	KASKINEN, Finland
Region	Baltic Sea / Gulf of Bothnia
Coordinates	62.3525000° N, 21.2125000° E
Primary logistics profile	Industrial export port for timber, pulp, chemicals and bulk cargo

Key Highlights

Industrial export orientationStrongly suited to forestry products, pulp, sawn timber, chemical products and bulk commodities.

Sheltered Baltic locationThe port profile describes limited dependence on icebreaker assistance in winter, although vessel and service conditions remain subject to confirmation.

Deep-water accessAccess to Baltic Sea shipping routes supports seaborne export planning for sizeable lots and industrial cargo.

Multimodal cargo handlingPort operations are designed to link vessels, storage facilities and inland transport for bulk and breakbulk flows.

Container suitability requires planningFIKAS should not be assumed to offer the same sailing frequency or equipment availability as Finland’s major container gateways.

Facilities & Services

General and bulk cargo handling: The port profile identifies facilities and operating arrangements for sawn timber, pulp, chemical-industry products and bulk cargo. Cargo-specific loading and discharge capability must be checked before booking.
Storage interface: Port operations connect cargo flows with storage facilities, which is relevant for forestry products, industrial materials and shipments requiring staged delivery or export consolidation.
Breakbulk and large-lot movements: The port is positioned to handle large individual batches between vessels, storage and inland transport; lifting, packing and weather protection requirements should be agreed in advance.
Inland connections: Road-based collection and delivery are important for the surrounding industrial area. Rail availability, wagon suitability and terminal access should be verified for the specific commodity and movement.
Customs and inspection coordination: Our service team can coordinate commercial documents, customs data, cargo release and any required inspection appointment with the responsible parties; local cut-offs are subject to the shipment and terminal.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: FIKAS is naturally aligned with Baltic Sea and Northern European feeder or short-sea flows, especially for Finnish industrial exports. The actual routing may involve a transshipment gateway rather than a direct sailing.
Container routing: For containerized cargo, our team will compare available feeder options, equipment positioning and transshipment alternatives. Direct service, sailing frequency and carrier acceptance must be confirmed for the requested date.
Bulk and breakbulk routing: Vessel nomination, parcel size, cargo dimensions, loading sequence and berth availability can have a greater effect on timing than a published liner schedule.
Transit-time variables: Winter navigation, weather, port congestion, vessel rotation, transshipment connection, customs release and inland truck availability may affect the final door-to-door schedule.
Planning standard: We provide a shipment-specific sailing plan after confirming cargo details, delivery location, required equipment, documentation status and the latest terminal or carrier cut-offs; no fixed transit time should be assumed in advance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Forestry and wood productsSawn timber and related forest-industry cargo are core export commodities and may move as breakbulk, bundled cargo or in containers depending on the shipment design.

Pulp and board-related flowsThe Kaskinen industrial area supports pulp and board-linked logistics, requiring careful moisture protection, loading stability and delivery coordination.

Chemical productsChemical-industry products require correct classification, packaging, safety data and advance dangerous-goods acceptance where applicable.

Bulk and industrial materialsLarge lots can be handled through vessel, storage and inland interfaces, but cargo density, dust, contamination and handling equipment must be assessed before nomination.

Local industrial customersThe port profile identifies nearby demand from Metsä Board’s Kaskinen mill, Oy Lunawood Ltd and Aureskosken Processing Company Ltd, illustrating the port’s close connection with regional manufacturing and forestry supply chains.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, cargo receiving time, documentation cut-off and vessel cut-off are not interchangeable. Our service team confirms each deadline with the selected carrier, terminal or port operator and builds inland buffer time around it.
Dangerous goods: Chemicals and other regulated cargo require the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status where applicable, packaging details and safety documentation. Acceptance must be obtained before dispatch.
Customs and cargo data: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, commodity classification, origin information and export declaration details should be aligned before cargo arrives at the port. Customs release does not automatically equal terminal acceptance.
Inland delivery constraints: Timber bundles, pulp units, bulk cargo and oversized lots may require axle-load review, suitable chassis or trailers, securing instructions, road permits and an agreed delivery slot. Exact vehicle access and local restrictions must be checked for each address.
Seasonal and weather planning: Although the port profile describes Kaskinen as sheltered and rarely dependent on icebreaker assistance, winter weather, ice conditions, vessel class and current navigation instructions can still influence the schedule.

Shipping Tips

Send the booking request early with commodity, package count, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, loading method, final delivery address and preferred shipping window. This allows our team to compare liner, feeder, breakbulk and multimodal options.
For timber and pulp, confirm bundle dimensions, moisture protection, stacking limits, lashing points and whether cargo will move under deck, in a container or as breakbulk.
For chemicals, provide the latest safety data sheet and dangerous-goods declaration before truck dispatch. Do not move the cargo to the terminal until carrier and terminal acceptance has been confirmed.
Maintain a schedule buffer for inland positioning and possible transshipment. If a container sailing is unsuitable, our team can assess alternative Baltic gateways or a bulk/breakbulk solution where the cargo profile permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FIKAS suitable for containerized exports?

It may be suitable depending on the carrier’s current service, equipment position, cargo type and destination. FIKAS is primarily characterized by industrial, bulk and breakbulk exports, so our team confirms the current container routing and terminal acceptance before booking.

Which cargoes are most closely associated with Kaskinen Port?

The principal profile is sawn timber, pulp, chemical-industry products and bulk cargo. The appropriate loading method depends on dimensions, packaging, density, handling requirements and the destination service.

Can chemical products be shipped through FIKAS?

Chemical cargo may be handled subject to classification, packaging, documentation and carrier or terminal acceptance. Our service team reviews the UN information, safety data and transport mode before arranging inland delivery.

Does winter always require an icebreaker?

No fixed assumption should be made. The supplied port profile describes the sheltered port as rarely requiring icebreaker assistance, but actual conditions depend on the season, ice situation, vessel characteristics and navigation instructions.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Please provide the origin and destination, commodity, package or bundle details, total weight and volume, dimensions, dangerous-goods status, cargo readiness date, delivery address and whether container, breakbulk or bulk handling is preferred. We then verify the available routing and local operating requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates and the stated cargo profile are based on the supplied FIKAS port master data. Descriptions of cargo types, sheltered location, Baltic access, industrial connections and indicative handling figures are presented within the supplied port profile and should be treated as operational reference information rather than a guaranteed service commitment.

For current port notices, navigation conditions and infrastructure-related verification, consult the relevant Finnish maritime infrastructure information at vayla.fi. For customs procedures and declaration requirements, verify the latest rules with tulli.fi. For port-specific availability, vessel acceptance, cut-offs, cargo restrictions and handling arrangements, our service team confirms the current position with the responsible port, terminal and carrier before execution.

Schedules, equipment, ice conditions, inspection arrangements, customs requirements and inland access can change. Final booking and delivery plans are subject to written confirmation for the individual shipment.