Logistics - Jakobstadsregionen

Rail Transport

Passenger Rail

The Kokkola–Seinäjoki route carried 2.32 million trips in 2024. Forecasts indicate continued passenger growth. Regional access via Jakobstad-Pedersöre Railway Station and Kokkola Railway Station.

Freight Rail

950,000 tons delivered to the Port of Jakobstad by rail in 2024. Total freight via Jakobstad-Pedersöre Railway Station: 2,114,000 tonnes from the South and 2,593,000 tonnes from the North.

Road Network

European Route 8

• Finland’s most important special transport route in the south–north direction, linking port cities from Turku to Oulu
• Part of the EU TEN-T comprehensive network and Finland’s main road network

Main Road 68

• Connects Virrat–Jakobstad, linking National Roads 23 and 8
• Primary road connection from Port of Jakobstad and the town to inland Finland

Main Road 19

• Part of Finland’s national main road network, classified as service level I
• Important for west coast heavy industry and port freight

Airport

Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport

• Regional airport serving both the Jakobstad (Pietarsaari) and Kokkola areas
• Traffic: Around 900 landings per year, mainly domestic

Port

Port of Jakobstad

Total throughput: approx. 1.5 million tonnes
International Sea transport 2024: 1,105,544 tonnes
- Imports: 411,451 tonnes
- Exports: 694,093 tonnes
Main cargo types: Pulp, sawn timber, pulpwood, biofuels, cement, chemicals, containers, trailers

Port of Kokkola

One of Finland's largest bulk ports, with an annual throughput of around 8 million tonnes
Over 600 vessel calls yearly
Main cargo types: Oil products, metals and metal products, coal, coke, timber, general cargo

Port of Kanäs

Previously an oil harbour, great potential for logistics related to green transition