What Kaukokiito Oy does

Kaukokiito Oy (legal name Suomen Kaukokiito Oy, DBA Kaukokiito) is a privately held Finnish transport and contract-logistics operator founded in the mid-1950s and headquartered in Tampere, with a registered domicile in Helsinki. The company is structured as a cooperative-style network of owner-operators (omistajaliikennöitsijät) and runs an extensive nationwide terminal network that delivers next-business-day service across virtually all of Finland. It transports approximately 3.7 million shipments per year and operates over 140,000 m² of warehouse space. Its principal service lines are Kaukokiito Paketti (parcel), Kaukokiito Kappaletavara (groupage), Kaukokiito Osa- ja kokokuorma (partial and full loads), Kaukokiito BIO (renewable-diesel transport with ~90% lower emissions), Erikoiskuljetukset (special transports), Terminaalipalvelut (terminal services), and a contract-logistics arm spanning Varastointi (warehousing), Sisälogistiikka (in-house logistics), and Kiinteistöliiketoiminta (property management).

The technology backbone is Kaukoputki, an in-house free web portal that integrates transport price calculation, ordering, tracking, shipment documentation, damage claims, invoice retrieval, and emissions reporting; it received a major UX and data-visualization upgrade in May 2025. Kaukokiito also maintains a dedicated data analytics function led by a Data Scientist Lead (Ville Könönen) with a machine-learning PhD that converts shipment data into operational and environmental reporting for customers. Operational performance is internally benchmarked at a 0.14% damage rate and an accident frequency rate of 23.8 in 2025, against an industry average of 33.8, positioning the chain as a safety and reliability leader in Finland.

Commercially Kaukokiito combines direct field sales via regional account managers across all Finnish regions, an inside-sales team for spot quotes, and a self-serve option through Kaukoputki for SMB and individual shippers. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based fees on transport and terminal services and managed-services contracts for warehousing and in-house logistics. Enterprise relationships (e.g., a multi-year Tokmanni contract renewed in June 2026 —) are complemented by flagship partnerships with the Finnish Athletics Federation (extended to end-2028) and the Finnish Paralympic Committee (extended to 2027) for brand visibility. The firm has wholly-owned subsidiary Kaukokiito Henkilöstö Oy for personnel services and reports no external venture or private-equity sponsorship.

Name

Kaukokiito Oy

Legal name

Suomen Kaukokiito Oy

Website

https://kaukokiito.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kaukokiito Oy is a privately held Finnish transport and contract-logistics network operating nationwide terminals, warehousing, and the Kaukoputki digital portal. It serves Finnish B2B shippers across parcel, groupage, full-load, and sustainable transport, handling roughly 3.7 million shipments annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party / Independent PUDO Network Operators (Multi-Carrier) (TLAAAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

KPI Benchmarking & Performance Management (OTIF, SLA, Carrier Scorecards) (TLAEAKAM)

Keywords

• Domestic freight transport
• Contract logistics services
• Parcel delivery Finland
• Warehouse and storage
• Sustainable logistics transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Core revenue from comprehensive transport services including parcel delivery (Kaukokiito Paketti), groupage/cargo (Kaukokiito Kappaletavara), partial and full loads (Kaukokiito Osa- ja kokokuorma), BIO environmental transport, and special transports. Services cover domestic Finland and include pickup, delivery, and terminal services.
2. Contract Logistics and Warehousing: Customs logistics services including storage, in-house logistics, and property management. Services are provided in Kaukokiito's or customer's facilities with over 140,000 m² of warehouse space across Finland.
3. Terminal Services: Domestic and international terminal services for shipments passing through the extensive terminal network across Finland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kaukokiito Oy provides domestic Finnish transport and contract logistics services, including parcel delivery (Kaukokiito Paketti), groupage (Kaukokiito Kappaletavara), partial and full loads (Kaukokiito Osa- ja kokokuorma), special transports (Erikoiskuljetukset), and the renewable-diesel BIO service, supplemented by terminal services, warehousing, in-house logistics, and property management. Customers manage the full supply chain through the free Kaukoputki web portal covering pricing, ordering, tracking, damage claims, invoices, and analytics reporting.

Product overview

Kaukokiito Oy is a Finnish logistics company with over 70 years of experience offering a comprehensive suite of transport and logistics services. The core offering centers on Kaukoputki verkkopalvelu, a free web portal for managing the entire delivery chain including pricing, ordering, tracking, and reporting. Transport services are organized around four main product lines: Kaukokiito Paketti (parcel delivery), Kaukokiito Kappaletavara (groupage), Kaukokiito Osa- ja kokokuorma (partial and full loads), and Kaukokiito BIO (sustainable logistics with renewable diesel). Additional services include Erikoiskuljetukset (special transports), Terminaalipalvelut (terminal services), Varastointi (warehousing), Sisälogistiikka (inhouse logistics), and Kiinteistöliiketoiminta (property management). The product portfolio serves both contract customers and occasional shippers throughout Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kaukoputki verkkopalvelu Free web portal service for managing the entire delivery chain, allowing customers to calculate transport prices, order transport, track shipments, submit transport damage compensation applications, and view invoice copies and key reports.
• Kaukokiito Paketti Parcel delivery service for small packages and shipments distributed across Finland through the Kaukokiito network.
• Kaukokiito Kappaletavara Groupage transport service for palletized and loose cargo transported through the Kaukokiito terminal network across Finland.
• Kaukokiito Osa- ja kokokuorma Partial and full load transport service for larger shipments across Finland.
• Kaukokiito BIO Sustainable logistics service using renewable diesel that produces transport emissions approximately 90% lower than fossil fuels.
• Erikoiskuljetukset (Special Transports) Special transport services for oversized, difficult, or shipments requiring special handling across Finland.
• Terminaalipalvelut (Terminal Services) Domestic and international terminal services covering pickup and delivery through the extensive Kaukokiito terminal network across Finland.
• Varastointi (Contract Warehousing) Contract logistics and warehousing services including goods reception, inventory management, storage, packing, shipping, inventory counting, assembly work, and additional value services, delivered across 140,000+ m² of warehouse space in Finland.
• Sisälogistiikka (In-house Logistics) In-house logistics services performed in Kaukokiito or customer facilities according to customer needs, often as part of broader contract-logistics engagements.
• Kiinteistöliiketoiminta (Property Services) Property management services for logistics operations, including customs logistics properties supporting the network's warehousing footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.7 million shipments transported annually with only 0.14% damage rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• TokmannicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Multi-year contract continuation for Tokmanni's domestic transport operations. Partnership supports Tokmanni's supply chain distribution across Finland.
• Suomen Urheiluliitto (Finnish Athletics Federation/SUL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2024Kaukokiito serves as official transport and logistics partner of Finnish Athletics Federation. Partnership began in 2024 and was extended in February 2026 with a new 3-year agreement extending through end of 2028. Includes nearly all domestic TV athletics competitions including Sweden Match, Kaleva Games, and Motonet GP series. Brand athletes include Silja Kosonen (hammer throw) and Topi Raitanen (steeplechase).
• Suomen Paralympiakomitea (Finnish Paralympic Committee)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership since 2021, extended through 2027. Kaukokiito transports adaptive sports equipment for ParaVälineet rental program enabling disabled people to participate in sports. Transports utilize BIO renewable diesel service with 90% smaller carbon footprint.
• TouchpointminorOthers · 1 January 2021Partnership since 2021 with Touchpoint, a Finnish sustainable workwear provider. Kaukokiito's new workwear collection is made from recycled materials (plastic bottles), reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40%. Old textiles recycled through Rester facility.
• Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of Kaukokiito's owner-carriers/transport companies that collaborates with Kaukokiito. Provides transport services and employs drivers including those trained through apprenticeship agreements. Located in Oulu area.
• Kuljetusliike Taipale OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOwner-carrier partner providing transport and warehousing services. Business Manager Petteri Heikkinen represents them in sales and logistics discussions. Has invested in warehouses including Eura (2023), Laukaa (2026), and Vihtavuori (2026).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Posti: Finland's national postal service and largest domestic parcel and logistics operator; directly competes with Kaukokiito across parcel delivery, groupage, and terminal-based pickup/drop-off services for both B2B and consumer customers in Finland.
• Matkahuolto: Finnish bus-station-based parcel and freight network operator with a multi-carrier PUDO/agent model very similar to Kaukokiito's terminal network; comparable on pickup-drop-off density, parcel services and SMB customer mix in Finland.
• GLS Finland: European parcel and express delivery network operating in Finland with multi-carrier depot/PUDO coverage; directly comparable in B2B parcel, groupage and next-day domestic service to Kaukokiito Paketti/Kappaletavara.
• PostNord Bring (PostNord Strålfors): Nordic-wide parcel, freight and logistics network with strong Finland presence via Bring; directly competes on domestic groupage, parcel and contract logistics, and offers cross-border reach Kaukokiito lacks.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker Finland: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with Finnish operations; overlaps with Kaukokiito on full/partial load transport, warehousing, and contract logistics, but at much larger international scale.
• DSV Finland: One of the world's largest transport and logistics groups with Finnish road, air, sea and contract logistics services; competes directly on full/partial loads and warehousing while offering global scale Kaukokiito cannot match.
• DHL Express Finland: Global integrator with Finnish parcel, express and supply chain operations; comparable on time-sensitive parcel and B2B shipping, while also offering international reach and cross-border CEP that Kaukokiito does not provide.
• Kuehne+Nagel Finland: Global logistics provider with Finnish contract logistics, warehousing and road freight services; relevant comparable on the warehousing and contract-logistics side of Kaukokiito's Sopimuslogistiikka offering.
• FedEx / TNT Finland: Global integrator with domestic Finland parcel and freight operations; competes for international and time-sensitive B2B shipments and serves as a benchmark for premium CEP service levels and tracking technology.

Regional players

• PostNord (Group): Parent of PostNord Bring and broader Nordic postal/logistics group; comparable regional peer operating PUDO, parcel and freight services across the Nordics with similar terminal-network economics to Kaukokiito in Finland.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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