Ahola Transport

Name

Ahola Transport

Legal name

Oyj Ahola Transport Abp

Website

https://aholatransport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Oversized/Out-of-Gauge Specialized Cargo Forwarding (OOG) (TLACAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Drayage & Cartage (First/Last Mile) (TLADAFAC), Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Logistics services
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Sustainable transport
• Nordic-Baltic logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kokkola

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Road Freight Transport Services: Core revenue from road transportation services across Nordic, Baltic, and CEE countries. Services include full truck loads, part loads, temperature-controlled transport, and specialized transport solutions.
2. Fuel Surcharges: Variable fuel surcharges based on EuroShell indices and Oil Bulletin Fuel Index for Nordic, Baltic, and CEE regions. Surcharges updated monthly and vary by route and destination.
3. ETS Surcharges: Emission Trading System surcharges for cross-border routes between Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Baltic countries, and CEE region. Charged per tonne-kilometre with minimum prices per shipment.
4. Custom Solutions and Special Services: Additional revenue from specialized services including warehousing (Cargo Center), express delivery, safety transports, temperature-controlled transport, and first/last mile services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ahola Transport is a Finnish road freight transport company providing full truck load, part load, temperature-controlled, and specialized transport services across Nordic, Baltic, and Central/Eastern European markets with a fleet of approximately 500 modern vehicles. The offering includes the Green Kilometers eco-transport service using renewable HVO biodiesel, real-time shipment tracking through AT-Live, and a portfolio of custom solutions covering secure transport, express delivery, warehousing, and first/last-mile logistics.

Product overview

Ahola Transport operates as a road freight transport professional offering a unified logistics solution centered on road transports with specialized add-on services. The core offering is Road Transports providing dynamic, digital logistics across Nordic, Baltic, Central, and Eastern European markets. This is complemented by Green Kilometers for eco-friendly transport using renewable HVO fuel. Custom Solutions provides specialized services including Mainline fixed routes, Customized transport, Thermo temperature control, Safety secure transport, Express delivery, Cargo Center warehousing, and First & Last Mile logistics. The group's internal technology division Ahola Digital develops operational systems enabling real-time monitoring and process automation. Customers access services through the AT-Live tracking portal, EDI booking system, and customer portal, while Ahola Academy provides in-house driver training. The fleet consists of approximately 500 modern vehicles including 4 electric trucks, supported by digital tools that enable dynamic routing and route planning optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ahola Digital: Ahola Group's internal development unit responsible for all digital solutions within the Group. Develops and maintains operational systems for real-time transport monitoring and data collection.
• Ahola Special
• Ahola Academy
• Green Wheels
• AT-Live

Products and services

• Road Transports Core road transport service offering fast, accurate, and cost-effective freight delivery (full truck loads and part loads) across Nordic, Baltic, Central, and Eastern European markets with dynamic routing and a fleet of approximately 500 modern vehicles.
• Green Kilometers Eco-friendly road transport service using renewable HVO biodiesel that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90%, enabling customers to reduce their transport-related environmental impact in a measurable way.
• Custom Solutions (Special Services Portfolio) Comprehensive portfolio of specialized transport solutions including Mainline (fixed routes with fixed timetables, drivers and equipment), Customized (tailored transport with specialized equipment), Thermo (temperature-controlled transport), Safety (secure transport with cameras and alarms), Express (short-notice delivery), Cargo Center (warehousing and forklift/lifting), and First & Last Mile (pick-up and delivery with lifting equipment).
• First All-Electric Cross-Border Truck Service First all-electric truck service for cross-border traffic in Finland, providing fully electric international road transport.
• AI Cargo Security Application AI-based smartphone application using computer vision to scan secured cargo loads and assess compliance with safety regulations, with notification of deviations to driver and control centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in CO2 emissions using HVO fuel
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• ScaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Scania is a key truck supplier for Ahola Transport's fleet. The company acquired 100 new trucks in 2025, some of which are electric. Scania trucks form the backbone of the modern, eco-friendly fleet serving Nordic and CEE markets.
• Volvo TruckscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Volvo is a key truck supplier. In 2025, the company expanded its fleet with Volvo trucks as part of record fleet investments. Volvo vehicles contribute to the company's environmental efficiency goals.
• Tallink SiljamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ferry operator providing capacity on Paldiski-Kapellskär route between Estonia and Sweden. Temporary capacity reductions due to maintenance (Superfast IX out of service April 3-19, 2026) affect transport capacity on Baltic-Scandinavia routes.
• European Partner NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Extensive partner network expands Ahola Transport's connections throughout Europe, enabling services beyond core Nordic/Baltic markets to reach Central and Eastern European destinations.
• SSAB Europe OystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-term collaboration in developing the transport industry. Ahola developed efficient loading processes through co-development with SSAB's steel manufacturing operations.
• Contract Carriers/SubcontractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContract carriers are essential partners who transport goods under Ahola's brand and systems. Partners receive standardized trucks, digital tools, training through Ahola Academy, and reliable compensation with fuel surcharges.
• Ahola DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternal development unit providing all digital solutions within the Group. Responsible for operational systems including real-time tracking, EDI integrations, AI applications, and sustainability reporting.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vlantana: Lithuanian road-freight carrier operating full-truckload and part-load services across Europe, with a footprint overlapping Ahola's Nordic-Baltic-CE
• Girteka Logistics: Largest road-freight carrier in Europe, headquartered in Lithuania and operating 7,000+ trucks across Nordic, Baltic, and Western European lanes. Directly comparable as a regional road freight operator with similar Baltic-CEE-Nordic corridor focus and similar subcontractor-heavy asset model.
• NTG Nordic Transport Group: Danish-listed road freight and logistics group with strong Nordic presence and road, intermodal and warehousing services. Directly comparable as a mid-sized Nordic road-freight provider serving similar B2B industrial, manufacturing, and consumer-goods customers via owned and subcontracted fleets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AholaTransport
• LinkedInfi.linkedin.com/company/ahola-transport
• Instagraminstagram.com/aholatransport
• TikToktiktok.com/@ahola_official

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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