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FIHEL Helsinki Port
Helsinki Port is the major seaport of Helsinki, in the city of Helsinkiin Finland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is FIHEL.

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Port Code

FIHEL

Name

Helsinki

Country / Region

Finland

City

Helsinki

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

60.1685000

Longitude

24.9445000

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview · FIHEL

Helsinki Port, Finland

Helsinki Port is a major sea port on Finland’s southern coast at the mouth of the River Vantaa, facing the Gulf of Finland. FIHEL functions as Finland’s leading container and passenger gateway and as a significant general-cargo import and export port. Its operating profile combines container handling, Ro-Ro logistics and concentrated passenger traffic, giving it an important role in Finland’s domestic distribution and Baltic trade. The supplied port record identifies West Harbour as focused on container transport, Vuosaari Harbour as serving container and Ro-Ro flows, and South Harbour as the main passenger area. Our service team treats Helsinki as a multimodal Baltic gateway: routing, terminal allocation, cargo release and inland delivery planning must be confirmed against the actual booking and terminal instructions.

UN/LOCODE	FIHEL	Country / City	Finland / Helsinki
Coordinates	60.1685000, 24.9445000	Port profile	Seaport; container, Ro-Ro, general cargo and passenger gateway
Supplied port-record figures	164 hectares; over 11,046 m of quays; approximately 8,740 vessel calls, 10.2 million tonnes of cargo and 400,000 TEU annually, as stated in the supplied FIHEL record.

Key Highlights

What matters for freight decisions

Container and Ro-Ro combination

FIHEL supports both containerized cargo and accompanied or unaccompanied Ro-Ro flows. The correct terminal and booking instruction depend on the carrier service and cargo mode.

Strong Baltic orientation

Helsinki is positioned for Finland–Baltic–Northern European movements, while onward routing may involve transshipment or feeder connections selected by the carrier.

Passenger-port interface

Passenger activity is concentrated around South Harbour and partly West Harbour. Gate, traffic and terminal arrangements should therefore be checked rather than assumed.

Short inland planning window

Finland-bound cargo often requires coordinated terminal release, customs status, truck appointment and delivery scheduling; delays in one step can affect the whole chain.

Facilities & Services

Terminal and hinterland interface

Container operations: container cargo is associated with the West Harbour and Vuosaari operating areas in the supplied port description. The actual terminal, equipment arrangement and receiving window must be confirmed from the booking party.
Ro-Ro handling: Vuosaari is identified as a container and Ro-Ro hub. Cargo dimensions, deck restrictions, lashing requirements and whether the unit is accompanied or unaccompanied should be declared at quotation stage.
General and project cargo: Helsinki’s general-cargo role supports non-containerized movements, but lifting method, cargo packing, weight distribution and berth-side handling need case-by-case confirmation.
Storage and staging: container yards, temporary storage and reefer or special-cargo arrangements are subject to terminal capacity, carrier rules and applicable charges. Our service team confirms availability before final delivery planning.
Inland connections: road distribution is central to Finland-bound delivery. Rail or combined-transport options may be considered where available for the selected service, cargo profile and destination.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic for FIHEL cargo

Asia and other deep-sea origins

Shipments may move through a carrier-selected Northern European or Baltic transshipment arrangement before reaching Helsinki. The final routing depends on the carrier network, equipment availability and seasonal schedules.

European short-sea flows

Short-sea and feeder services can connect Helsinki with Baltic and Northern European markets. Directness, frequency and port rotation must be checked on the specific sailing rather than inferred from the port code.

Ro-Ro and trailer movements

For trailers, machinery and rolling cargo, the service plan is driven by sailing acceptance, vehicle dimensions, driver or trailer documentation and terminal cut-off requirements.

Transit-time controls

Actual transit is affected by transshipment, ice and weather conditions, vessel rotation, terminal cut-offs, customs release, cargo inspection and inland appointment availability. Our team provides a confirmed schedule only after carrier and terminal validation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cargo profile and delivery geography

Primary hinterland: Helsinki and the wider southern Finland economic area form the immediate distribution base. Deliveries beyond the capital region require early confirmation of trucking distance, loading restrictions and appointment requirements.
Industrial and consumer supply chains: Typical flows include manufactured goods, machinery, components, retail cargo, forest-industry related products, packaged general cargo and project shipments, subject to the exact trade lane and commodity.
Containerized imports: Import containers commonly require coordinated customs status, terminal release, delivery order, truck booking and empty-container return instructions.
Ro-Ro cargo: Vehicles, trailers, mobile equipment and rolling units require accurate dimensions, gross weight, securing information and operational classification before booking.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Reefer requirements, temperature range, plug-in arrangements and delivery urgency should be stated before space is requested; acceptance remains subject to the carrier and terminal.

Operations & Compliance

Practical controls before cargo release

Cut-offs: booking cut-off, verified gross mass submission, shipping instructions, customs documentation and terminal receiving cut-off are not interchangeable. Our service team checks each deadline against the nominated carrier and terminal.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package count and emergency contact information. DG acceptance must be obtained before delivery to the port.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information and required permits must be consistent. Customs holds or inspections can prevent terminal release even when the vessel has arrived.
Inland collection: confirm container weight, cargo dimensions, chassis or trailer requirements, delivery-site access, appointment rules and empty return location before dispatching a truck.

Control point: Port, carrier and customs instructions may change with the sailing, commodity or terminal. Our service team uses the booking-specific instructions as the controlling reference and does not treat generic cut-off tables as a guarantee.

Shipping Tips

Recommended preparation by our service team

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, packages, dimensions, gross weight, container or trailer type, temperature requirements and dangerous-goods status.
For time-sensitive Finland deliveries, compare a direct or short-sea option with a transshipment option, then evaluate total lead time including customs, terminal release and inland appointment—not only ocean transit.
Use export-grade packing and clear handling marks. For machinery and project cargo, provide lifting points, center of gravity, securing method and oversized measurements before booking.
Keep consignee, notify party, EORI or customs details, invoice values and commodity descriptions consistent across the shipping instruction, commercial documents and customs declaration.

Frequently Asked Questions

FIHEL forwarding questions

Is FIHEL suitable for both container and Ro-Ro shipments?

Yes. The supplied port profile identifies Helsinki as a container and Ro-Ro gateway, with Vuosaari associated with both modes. The booking mode, terminal and acceptance conditions must be confirmed for the selected carrier service.

Can the port code alone confirm the exact Helsinki terminal?

No. FIHEL identifies the port location, not every terminal instruction. Our service team confirms the terminal, receiving address, cut-off and release procedure from the carrier booking and current operational notice.

What information is required for a dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the complete regulatory description, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, package details, gross weight and required declarations. Space is subject to carrier and terminal approval.

How should import delivery timing be estimated?

Allow time for vessel arrival, discharge, customs status, terminal release, truck availability and delivery appointment. A published sailing date is not the same as cargo availability; our team confirms the operational milestone before arranging delivery.

Can our team arrange inland delivery beyond Helsinki?

Yes. We can evaluate road and, where suitable and available, combined-transport solutions based on destination, cargo dimensions, customs status, delivery-site access and the selected port service.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates, stated harbour functions and the quantitative figures in this module are taken from the supplied FIHEL port record. Operational statements are professional logistics guidance and are intentionally expressed with qualification where carrier, terminal, customs or seasonal conditions may change.

For current port notices, terminal information and port-related operating updates, our service team recommends verification through the official port domain portofhelsinki.fi. Finnish customs procedures and clearance requirements should be checked through tulli.fi. National statistical context may be cross-checked through stat.fi.

Schedules, cut-offs, terminal acceptance, charges, customs decisions, vessel dimensions and inland availability are time-sensitive. They require confirmation against the specific booking, commodity, carrier instruction and delivery plan.