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FIRAU Rauma Port
Rauma Port is the major seaport of Rauma, in the city of Raumain Finland. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is FIRAU.

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Port Code

FIRAU

Name

Rauma

Country / Region

Finland

City

Rauma

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

61.1235000

Longitude

21.4530000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

The Port of Rauma, UN/LOCODE FIRAU, is a seaport in Rauma, Finland, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia. Operated by Rauman Satama Oy, it is a multipurpose cargo port serving containerised, dry-bulk, liquid-bulk, breakbulk and Ro-Ro requirements. The port has a particularly strong logistics profile in forest products, including paper, pulp and timber, alongside general cargo, fertilisers and minerals. Its west-coast Finnish location makes it relevant for export-oriented supply chains, while seasonal Baltic conditions require careful planning of vessel connections, inland transport and cargo readiness. Our service team can coordinate the port leg, documentation, customs preparation and onward delivery based on the actual sailing plan and terminal confirmation.

Port code	FIRAU
Location	Rauma, Finland
Coordinates	61.1235000° N, 21.4530000° E
Port profile	Multipurpose cargo seaport and container-handling port
Operating condition	Open throughout the year, subject to actual marine, terminal and carrier conditions

Key Highlights

Forest-product gatewayPaper, pulp and timber are core cargo segments, requiring careful moisture protection, stowage and warehouse coordination.

Multipurpose capabilityContainer, breakbulk, bulk and Ro-Ro cargo can be considered, with equipment and acceptance confirmed per terminal and commodity.

Export-oriented flowThe supplied port data records approximately 5.8 million tonnes of international cargo in 2018, with exports representing about 72%.

Gulf of Bothnia planningWeather, ice and vessel rotation changes may affect arrival windows, feeder connections and inland delivery appointments.

Integrated pre-carriage controlOur team can align booking, cargo readiness, customs data and road or rail planning before the terminal cut-off.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Container cargo is handled within the port’s multipurpose operating environment; equipment availability, reefer plugs, dangerous-goods acceptance and cut-off times must be confirmed for the selected service.
Breakbulk and Ro-Ro: Suitable planning may include timber, paper products, project pieces, trailers or other unitised cargo, subject to terminal handling instructions and securing requirements.
Bulk cargo operations: Dry and liquid bulk, fertilisers and minerals require commodity-specific loading, discharge, sampling, dust-control and documentation arrangements.
Storage and staging: Warehouse, open-yard and temporary staging requirements should be reserved against cargo dimensions, packaging, dwell time and weather sensitivity.
Inland connections: Road and rail options may be used for Finnish hinterland distribution, but equipment type, axle limits, loading windows and final delivery access must be checked case by case.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade direction: Cargo may move between Rauma and wider Baltic, North European and global markets through carrier networks and transshipment hubs; the actual routing depends on the booking, season and carrier rotation.
Asia and long-haul cargo: Shipments from Asia commonly require a European hub or regional feeder connection. Our team compares routing, transshipment exposure and inland delivery requirements before booking.
European distribution: Short-sea, feeder, Ro-Ro and multimodal combinations may support deliveries within Northern Europe, subject to confirmed schedules and cargo acceptance.
Time-critical factors: Transit is affected by transshipment windows, winter navigation conditions, port congestion, customs release, equipment availability, cargo readiness and the final-mile appointment.
Planning rule: Published transit times are indicative only; we confirm the operative sailing, terminal cut-off and estimated delivery window before cargo dispatch.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Industrial hinterland: Rauma serves export and import flows linked to western Finland and the wider Finnish manufacturing and forestry economy.
Forest products: Paper, pulp, sawn timber and other wood-related products are prominent cargo types; packaging integrity and dry storage are central operational concerns.
General and project cargo: Machinery, industrial components and other breakbulk shipments require verified dimensions, lifting points, gross weight and securing plans.
Bulk commodities: Fertilisers, minerals and other dry or liquid bulk products require correct commodity descriptions, safety information and terminal-specific handling instructions.
Containerised cargo: Export containers should be planned around verified gross mass, cargo securing, moisture control and the destination’s import requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: Carrier closing, terminal receiving windows and documentation cut-offs can differ by service. Our team obtains the operative deadlines rather than relying on a standard port assumption.

Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, marine-pollutant status, package details and safety documentation before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.

Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin data and commodity classification should be consistent. Customs holds or physical inspection can delay release and inland delivery.

Inland delivery: Confirm container type, gross weight, road restrictions, trailer suitability, unloading equipment and delivery appointment before dispatching a truck or rail unit.

Shipping Tips

Send cargo-ready date, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count and preferred delivery point at quotation stage so our service team can test the complete port-to-door plan.
For paper, pulp and timber, use suitable moisture barriers, corner protection and load securing; record package condition with photographs before terminal handover.
For bulk, project and Ro-Ro cargo, provide drawings, lifting points, centre of gravity, axle information and securing requirements before space confirmation.
Build schedule margin for Baltic weather, transshipment and customs release. If the primary sailing becomes unsuitable, our team can review alternate hub, feeder, Ro-Ro or inland combinations subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FIRAU suitable only for container cargo?

No. Rauma is a multipurpose cargo port handling containers, dry and liquid bulk, breakbulk and Ro-Ro. The appropriate service depends on the cargo, packaging, dimensions, carrier acceptance and terminal instructions.

Can you guarantee a direct sailing from Rauma?

We do not assume or guarantee direct coverage. Our team checks the current carrier rotation and may propose a Baltic, Northern European or hub-and-feeder routing according to the shipment requirement.

How should dangerous goods be booked?

Submit complete IMDG information before space confirmation. The carrier and terminal must approve the declaration, packaging, marks, labels and receiving arrangement before the cargo is delivered.

What commonly causes a missed departure?

Typical causes include late cargo readiness, incomplete VGM or shipping instructions, missed terminal receiving windows, customs holds, equipment shortages and changes to the vessel rotation.

Can Rauma support inland delivery in Finland?

Road and rail planning can be considered, but the final option depends on destination, cargo weight and dimensions, equipment availability, access restrictions and the confirmed delivery appointment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, coordinates, operating profile and the stated 2018 international-cargo figures are reproduced from the supplied FIRAU port master data. Current schedules, terminal acceptance, cut-offs, cargo restrictions and operational conditions must be confirmed at booking.

For operational verification, our service team cross-checks port and carrier information against the official port domain portofrauma.com, Finnish Customs information at tulli.fi, national transport information at vayla.fi, and Finnish official statistics at stat.fi. These sources are used for verification boundaries only; they do not replace the carrier’s booking confirmation or the terminal’s latest instructions.