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FIKEM Kemi Port
Kemi Port is the major seaport of Kemi, in the city of Kemiin Finland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is FIKEM.

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Port Code

FIKEM

Name

Kemi

Country / Region

Finland

City

Kemi

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

65.7300000

Longitude

24.5560500

Est. Unit Price

$1/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

The Port of Kemi, UN/LOCODE FIKEM, is a northern Finnish seaport on the shore of the Bothnian Bay. It is a cargo-oriented maritime gateway serving the Kemi area and the industrial supply chain of northern Finland. The port consists of the Ajos harbour, the Veitsiluoto harbour and an oil terminal. Ajos is the principal multipurpose facility, handling containerised cargo, bulk cargo, Ro-Ro movements and side-loaded cargo. Veitsiluoto is primarily associated with the adjacent pulp and paper industrial activity. With cold-weather exposure, Baltic feeder or transshipment routing, and a substantial forest-products and bulk-cargo profile, FIKEM requires early verification of vessel rotation, ice-season arrangements, cargo readiness and inland delivery capacity. Our service team can coordinate the port choice, connecting leg and Finland-side delivery plan against the actual booking schedule.

Port code	FIKEM
Port / city / country	KEMI / Kemi / Finland
Coordinates	65.7300000° N, 24.5560500° E
Port type	Seaport and industrial cargo port on the northern Bothnian Bay
Reported international cargo throughput	Approximately 1.9 million tonnes in 2018, according to the supplied port record; use as a historical reference rather than a current capacity figure.

Key Highlights

Multipurpose Ajos harbourContainerised, bulk, Ro-Ro and side-loading operations are identified in the supplied port data.

Three-facility configurationAjos, Veitsiluoto and the oil terminal serve different cargo and industrial requirements.

Draft-sensitive planningReported depths range from 6.8 m at Veitsiluoto to 8.7–11.4 m at Ajos; vessel and berth suitability must be confirmed.

Industrial cargo orientationForest products, bulk commodities, project-related cargo and liquid cargo require different handling plans.

Seasonal operating exposureWinter navigation, ice conditions and limited sailing options may affect schedules and equipment positioning.

Facilities & Services

Ajos harbour: the main Kemi facility, with four piers and 11 berths reported in the supplied port record. It handles containerised and bulk cargo and provides Ro-Ro and side-loading capability. Reported depth is approximately 8.7–11.4 m.
Veitsiluoto harbour: seven berths, primarily supporting the import and export requirements of the adjacent Stora Enso paper mill. Reported depth is approximately 6.8 m.
Oil terminal: the supplied port data identifies two crude-oil pipelines, one light-fuel-oil pipeline and one chemicals pipeline. Product acceptance, compatibility, safety documentation and terminal approval must be checked before booking.
Container and general cargo handling: Ajos is the relevant facility for containerised shipments and multipurpose cargo. Available equipment, reefer plugs, out-of-gauge handling and side-loading arrangements should be confirmed for each sailing.
Inland distribution: Our service team can arrange Finland-side trucking and coordinate any rail or intermodal option where available, subject to terminal acceptance, cargo dimensions, equipment supply and the actual carrier plan.

Routes & Logistics Transit Times

FIKEM cargo is generally planned through the Baltic and Northern European network, often involving a feeder, transshipment or connecting mainline leg rather than a guaranteed direct service. The available routing depends on the carrier, origin port and sailing date.
For China–Kemi and other long-haul movements, the total transit time is determined by the mainline connection, transshipment port, feeder rotation, customs release and inland delivery. Our team will quote a routing-specific schedule instead of presenting a fixed port-to-port promise.
Container availability, winter navigation conditions, ice-class vessel planning, terminal congestion and missed connections can materially change the ETA, particularly during the Baltic winter season.
For bulk, Ro-Ro, side-loaded or project cargo, vessel nomination, berth sequence, lifting method and cargo dimensions may be more important than a standard container sailing schedule.

Planning rule: Treat all transit information as schedule-dependent. We recommend allowing contingency time for transshipment and inland delivery, and obtaining the final carrier schedule and terminal cut-off before cargo dispatch.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Industrial hinterland: Kemi and the wider northern Finnish region generate demand linked to forest products, manufacturing inputs, energy-related cargo and industrial project movements.
Forest products: Paper, board, pulp, timber and related production materials are relevant to the port profile, with Veitsiluoto specifically associated with paper-mill import and export flows.
Bulk cargo: Ajos is suitable for bulk-oriented movements within the limits of the nominated berth, vessel draft, cargo characteristics and terminal equipment.
Unitised and rolling cargo: Containers, trailers, machinery, vehicles and other side-loaded or Ro-Ro cargo may be routed through Ajos when the operator and vessel accept the required handling method.
Liquid cargo: Oil and chemical movements require product-specific terminal approval, pipeline compatibility review, safety documentation and regulatory compliance before cargo acceptance.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and receiving windows: Carrier documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and port gate availability are shipment-specific. Our team will obtain the confirmed deadlines; do not rely on a generic FIKEM cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine pollutant status, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency contact before booking. Terminal and carrier acceptance remains mandatory.
Customs and inspection: Ensure commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, customs procedure and commodity classification are consistent. Customs inspection or document queries may delay release and delivery planning.
Inland delivery: Confirm container type, gross mass, cargo height and width, delivery address, unloading equipment and winter road conditions before dispatch. Oversize, heavy or temperature-sensitive cargo may require a dedicated feasibility check.

Shipping Tips

Provide our service team with the cargo description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, loading method and preferred delivery date before we select Ajos, Veitsiluoto or an alternative gateway.
For forest products, machinery and other moisture-sensitive cargo, use seaworthy packaging, internal bracing and corrosion or condensation protection appropriate for a cold Baltic voyage.
For Ro-Ro, side-loaded and out-of-gauge cargo, send drawings, lifting points, centre of gravity, axle loads and photographs early. Handling approval should be secured before the vessel booking is treated as firm.
Keep a routing alternative available through another Finnish or Baltic gateway when the required FIKEM connection, draft, equipment or winter schedule cannot be confirmed in time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FIKEM a container-only port?

No. The supplied port record describes Ajos as handling containerised and bulk cargo, with Ro-Ro and side-loading facilities. The appropriate handling method depends on the nominated vessel, terminal approval and cargo specifications.

Which Kemi facility should be used for a container shipment?

Ajos is the main facility identified for containerised cargo. The final facility, terminal instructions and receiving window must be confirmed against the carrier booking and the actual cargo type.

Does the published depth apply to every berth?

No. The supplied data gives different depth ranges for the facilities: approximately 8.7–11.4 m at Ajos and approximately 6.8 m at Veitsiluoto. Vessel draft, tide, cargo intake and berth assignment require confirmation for the specific call.

How should dangerous goods be arranged through FIKEM?

Send complete IMDG information before booking. The carrier and terminal must approve the commodity, packaging, quantity, documentation and handling plan. Pipeline-connected liquid cargo requires an additional terminal and product compatibility review.

Can our team guarantee a fixed transit time to Kemi?

No. Transit depends on the origin, carrier connection, transshipment, winter conditions, terminal receiving window, customs release and inland delivery. We provide a schedule-based quotation and identify applicable contingency points.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, facility descriptions, berth counts, reported depths and the historical 2018 throughput figure are taken from the supplied FIKEM port data. The throughput figure is historical and is not presented as current capacity.

Official verification points: Port operator and local port information: portofkemi.fi. Finnish customs procedures and import/export formalities: tulli.fi. Finnish maritime and transport regulatory information: traficom.fi. Industrial forest-products context: storaenso.com.

Verification boundary: Sailing schedules, terminal cut-offs, berth assignment, equipment availability, vessel draft limits, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs inspection timing and inland transport capacity are operational variables. Our service team confirms these items against the live booking and the responsible terminal or carrier before cargo dispatch.