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FIKTK Kotka Port
Kotka Port is the seaport of Kotka, in the city of Kotkain Finland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is FIKTK.

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Port Code

FIKTK

Name

Kotka

Country / Region

Finland

City

Kotka

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

60.4745000

Longitude

26.9410000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Kotka, UN/LOCODE FIKTK, is a seaport on Finland’s southern coast at approximately 60.4745°N, 26.9410°E, around 60 nautical miles east of Helsinki. It forms part of the HaminaKotka port system and is positioned as a major export, container, bulk and transit gateway for eastern Finland. The port serves paper and pulp supply chains, liquid and dry bulk, chemicals, general cargo, RoRo and project shipments. Its location supports cargo flows toward Finnish industrial regions and, subject to current commercial and regulatory conditions, transit movements in the eastern Baltic area. Our service team can coordinate ocean booking, origin documentation, customs handling and inland delivery, with final routing, terminal acceptance and operational cut-offs confirmed for each shipment.

Port code	FIKTK
Port / country	Kotka, Finland
Port type	Seaport and multimodal export gateway
Coordinates	60.4745000, 26.9410000
Operating profile	Year-round port operation; winter navigation may involve icebreaker assistance and schedule adjustments

Key Highlights

Export-oriented gateway Kotka is strongly connected with Finnish export industries, particularly forest-product supply chains.

Multi-cargo capability The port profile covers containers, liquid and dry bulk, chemicals, general cargo, gas, RoRo and project shipments.

Eastern Finland access The port provides a practical maritime outlet for cargo originating in Finland’s eastern industrial and logistics areas.

Winter planning required Navigation remains possible throughout the year, but ice conditions can affect vessel schedules, pilotage, inland connections and equipment availability.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: The supplied port record identifies five terminals and private quays with container facilities. Terminal nomination and equipment suitability should be checked before booking.
Breakbulk and project cargo: General cargo, forest products, machinery and project shipments can require special lifting, lashing, survey and berth-planning arrangements.
Bulk and liquid cargo: Dry bulk, oil products, chemicals and gas are part of the port’s stated cargo mix. Cargo compatibility, tank or silo availability and dangerous-goods acceptance must be confirmed in advance.
Storage and yards: Port-area storage, container yards and cargo-handling arrangements vary by terminal and commodity; our team verifies free-time, receiving windows and handling conditions against the booking.
Inland distribution: Road and rail options may be used for Finnish hinterland movements. The actual mode depends on origin, cargo dimensions, terminal connection, seasonal conditions and carrier availability.

Routes & Transit Times

Kotka shipments are commonly planned through Northern European and Baltic Sea networks, with onward connections arranged according to the selected carrier, transshipment hub and final destination. We do not treat a generic port-to-port estimate as a guaranteed transit time.

Asia and other deep-sea origins: Cargo may require a European or Baltic transshipment connection. The selected hub, vessel rotation and equipment availability can materially change the total transit time.
European short-sea flows: Northern European and Baltic feeder or short-sea links may be considered, subject to the current carrier network, sailing frequency and terminal acceptance.
Export cargo from Finland: Paper, pulp, machinery and other industrial cargo can be routed through Kotka for onward ocean or regional distribution.
Schedule variables: Winter ice, port congestion, vessel omission, transshipment rollovers, customs holds and inland capacity should be built into the delivery plan. Our team confirms the live schedule before issuing a firm routing proposal.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Forest products Paper and pulp are prominent export commodities, often requiring moisture protection, stable stowage, clean equipment and careful weight distribution.

Industrial cargo Machinery, manufactured goods and project cargo from eastern Finland may require out-of-gauge review, lifting plans and road-route checks.

Bulk commodities Dry bulk, liquid products, chemicals and gas require commodity-specific terminal acceptance, packaging or tank requirements and regulatory documentation.

Regional and transit flows The port serves Finnish hinterland cargo and has historically supported transit traffic toward the east; current sanctions, customs and carrier policies must be checked for each destination and commodity.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, shipping-instruction deadline, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and customs release deadline are not interchangeable. Our team obtains the applicable cut-offs from the carrier and nominated terminal for every sailing.
Dangerous goods: Chemicals, gas, oil products and other regulated cargo require accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency-contact information. DG acceptance must be secured before dispatch.
Customs and transit: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and customs declaration data must be consistent. Transit cargo and any eastern-direction movement require a current sanctions and customs-policy review.
Inland delivery: Weight, axle-load distribution, road restrictions, trailer type, winter conditions and delivery-site access should be checked before arranging a truck or rail leg. Oversized cargo requires route and lifting confirmation in advance.

Shipping Tips

Send commodity description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, loading point and final delivery address before requesting a rate so that the correct terminal and equipment can be evaluated.
For paper and pulp, use dry, clean equipment and confirm moisture protection, pallet condition, cargo securing and ventilation requirements with the shipper and carrier.
For chemicals, gas, liquid products or other regulated cargo, submit the safety data and DG declaration early; do not move the cargo to the terminal before acceptance is confirmed.
For urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, request a routing comparison covering direct regional options, transshipment exposure, road or rail alternatives and a winter contingency. All capacity and timing remain subject to live confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kotka suitable for containerized export cargo?: Yes. The supplied port profile includes container facilities and identifies Kotka as an export gateway. Our team still checks the live carrier rotation, terminal receiving window, equipment availability and cargo-specific acceptance before booking.
Can Kotka handle paper and pulp shipments?: Paper is identified as a major export product and pulp is also part of the stated cargo mix. We normally review moisture protection, cargo weight, packing method, equipment cleanliness, securing and terminal handling requirements before dispatch.
Does winter affect Kotka shipping?: The port remains open year-round, with icebreaker use when required. Ice conditions can nevertheless influence vessel timing, pilotage, inland transport and transshipment connections, so a schedule buffer and live confirmation are advisable.
What documents are needed for dangerous goods?: Typically, the carrier and terminal require complete DG information such as UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and any applicable technical declarations. Exact requirements depend on the cargo and mode and must be confirmed before delivery.
Can your service team arrange inland delivery from Kotka?: Yes. We can coordinate road or rail planning where commercially available, while checking cargo weight, dimensions, delivery-site access, seasonal restrictions, customs status and the terminal’s release conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, port name, country, city, coordinates, stated cargo profile, terminal count and the indicative annual activity figures shown in this module are based on the supplied FIKTK port record. Operational details such as vessel schedules, terminal cut-offs, equipment, charges, customs decisions, sanctions requirements and winter restrictions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.

For independent verification and current regulatory or statistical context, our service team recommends checking the official port operator domain portofhaminakotka.fi, Finnish official statistics at stat.fi, Finnish Customs information at tulli.fi and Finnish transport administration information at traficom.fi.