Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen

What Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen does

Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy is a family-owned Finnish road-freight and logistics company founded in 1953, headquartered in Rovaniemi, and operating as one of four owner-carriers of the Kaukokiito national transport consortium. The company runs a fleet of 114 vehicle units and approximately 16 million kilometers per year, handling 1,800-2,000 shipments daily across five owned terminals in Rovaniemi, Oulu, Kemi, Ylivieska, and Ivalo, with reach across all of Finland and cross-border into northern Sweden and Norway. Its three core service lines are Kappaletavarakuljetukset (general parcel and cargo transport with next-day delivery), Elintarvikekuljetukset (temperature-controlled food transport holding FNA and FRC cold-chain certifications), and Varastointi (warehousing including storage, order picking, packaging, palletizing, and inventory management).

The technology stack is anchored by the Kaukoputki customer web portal (24/7 electronic ordering, real-time tracking, contract price lookup), the Unifaun Online integration for self-printed barcoded waybills, and Repsikka, a proprietary operations management system enabling real-time item-level (coll) tracking. Operational identity is built on the SFS 5865 standard-compliant 12-digit waybill system, and the company maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. The customer base is a horizontal mix of B2B shippers in manufacturing, retail, trade, and food/grocery segments, served via direct sales, phone-based ordering (0100 4321), and self-service digital channels.

The business is a privately held Finnish limited company (Oy), 100% owned by the heirs of founder Ilmari Lehtonen, and is part of the Lehtonen Yhtiöt group (Lehtonen Group), which also includes Lehtonen Trucks Oy (truck sales and service) and the parent holding company. Reported group revenue is €41.5 million, with approximately 300 transport professionals across 11 locations. The company is now in its third generation of family ownership, with no external investors or private equity backing disclosed.

Name

Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen

Legal name

Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy

Website

https://ilmarilehtonen.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy is a Finnish family-owned road-freight carrier, founded 1953 and headquartered in Rovaniemi, operating five terminals across Northern Finland as one of four owners of the Kaukokiito national network. It provides general cargo, FNA/FRC-certified food transport, and warehousing to B2B shippers, with ~€41.5M group revenue and 300 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transport and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated) (TLADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Goods Transport (Deep-Frozen) (TLADAHAF), Cold‑Chain Same‑Day (Refrigerated/Frozen) (TLAAADAF)

Keywords

• Freight transport services
• Temperature-controlled food transport
• Warehousing and storage
• Parcel cargo delivery
• Logistics services Finland

Headquarters

HQ city

Rovaniemi

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services (B2B): Core revenue from freight transport services (parcel/cargo transport, food transport, warehousing) billed per shipment or contract rates to business customers.
2. Warehousing / Storage Services: Comprehensive storage services including space rental, goods handling, order picking, sorting, packaging, palletizing, further processing, inventory accounting, transport documentation, and forwarding tasks. Revenue generated as a bundled logistics service.
3. National Customer Service Lines: Revenue from phone-based transport ordering and inquiry services (0100 4321, 010 510 1300, 010 510 1400) with per-call and per-minute charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen is a regional freight transport and logistics company that provides parcel and general cargo transport with next-day delivery across Finland, temperature-controlled food transport meeting FNA/FRC cold-chain standards, and comprehensive warehousing services including storage, order picking, sorting, packaging, palletizing, and inventory management. The company operates its own fleet of 114 vehicles and 5 terminals in Northern Finland (Rovaniemi, Oulu, Kemi, Ylivieska, Ivalo) as one of four owner-carriers of the Kaukokiito national network, handling 1,800–2,000 shipments per day.

Product overview

Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen operates as a regional freight transport company serving northern Finland under the Kaukokiito network. The company's core offering consists of three main transport services: Kappaletavarakuljetukset (general parcel/stückgut cargo transport), Elintarvikekuljetukset (temperature-controlled food transport meeting FNA/FRC standards), and Varastointi (comprehensive warehousing including storage, handling, picking, packaging, and forwarding). These core services are supported by digital platforms: Kaukoputki (customer web portal for electronic ordering, document generation, and real-time tracking) and Unifaun Online (partner platform for electronic ordering and label printing). Internal operations are managed through Repsikka, a proprietary transportation management system enabling real-time shipment tracking. The company operates four terminals in Rovaniemi, Kemi, Oulu, and Ylivieska with a fleet of over 100 vehicle units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kappaletavarakuljetukset (General Parcel and Cargo Transport) Parcel and general cargo transport service handling shipments of all sizes, from small packages to large freight, with standard next-business-day delivery across Finland. Service is for B2B shippers in manufacturing, retail, and trade.
• Elintarvikekuljetukset (Temperature-Controlled Food Transport) Temperature-controlled food transport service meeting FNA and FRC standards, ensuring cold chain integrity from Utsjoki to Helsinki. For food producers, wholesalers, and grocery distributors requiring certified cold-chain logistics.
• Varastointi (Warehousing and Storage) Comprehensive storage services including warehouse space, goods handling, order receiving and picking, sorting, packaging, palletizing, inventory management, transport documentation, and forwarding tasks. For businesses requiring integrated warehousing and value-added logistics.
• Kaukoputki Customer Web Portal Web-based customer portal enabling electronic transport ordering, document generation, real-time shipment tracking, contract price lookup, and delivery schedule checking. Available 24/7 to contract customers.
• Unifaun Online Electronic Ordering System Electronic transport ordering system through Kaukokiito's partnership with Unifaun, allowing contract customers to place orders and self-print barcoded waybills and shipping labels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery across Finland (orders placed by 13:00 same day, delivery following business day)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suomen Kaukokiito Oy (Kaukokiito Chain)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen is one of four Finnish transport companies that own and operate the Kaukokiito chain (Suomen Kaukokiito Oy). The company operates under the Kaukokiito brand and uses the national network for deliveries across all of Finland. The group has progressively acquired the entire share capital of Pohjois-Suomen Kaukokiito Oy and now covers all of Northern Finland within the chain.
• Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-owner of Suomen Kaukokiito Oy alongside Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy, Kuljetusliike Taipale Oy, and Kuljetusliike Y. Auramaa Oy.
• Kuljetusliike Taipale OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-owner of Suomen Kaukokiito Oy alongside Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy, Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy, and Kuljetusliike Y. Auramaa Oy.
• Kuljetusliike Y. Auramaa OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-owner of Suomen Kaukokiito Oy alongside Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy, Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy, and Kuljetusliike Taipale Oy.
• Lehtonen yhtiöt OycoreOthersLehtonen yhtiöt Oy is the parent company (100% owned by Ilmari Lehtosens' heirs) that owns real estate, manages construction projects, and oversees sales and marketing. The group consists of Lehtonen yhtiöt Oy (parent), Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy, and Lehtonen Trucks Oy.
• Lehtonen Trucks OycoreOthersPart of the Lehtonen group (consortium) alongside Kuljetusliike Ilmari Lehtonen Oy and Lehtonen yhtiöt Oy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: European road and contract logistics incumbent with operations in Finland; offers road freight, warehousing, and 3PL services overlapping with Lehtonen's general cargo and warehousing offerings.
• VR Transpoint: Finnish rail and road logistics subsidiary of VR Group; offers domestic freight, intermodal, and logistics services that compete with Lehtonen on key Finnish freight corridors.
• Kuehne+Nagel Finland: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with Finnish operations; overlaps with Lehtonen in road freight, warehousing, and cross-border Nordic forwarding.
• DSV Road: Global freight forwarding and road transport giant with significant Nordic road operations; competes with Lehtonen for B2B general cargo volumes in Finland and on Northern European trade lanes.
• DHL Freight: Global road freight and logistics provider with pan-European and Nordic road networks; a large incumbent competing for Finnish B2B freight and cross-border volumes.
• Posti (Posti Group): Finnish national postal and logistics incumbent offering parcel, freight, warehousing, and 3PL services across Finland; competes with Lehtonen for B2B general cargo and parcel volumes and operates broader national coverage.

Direct peers

• Kuljetusliike Y. Auramaa Oy: The fourth co-owner of the Kaukokiito consortium; a regional Finnish freight and contract logistics carrier with the same network partnership and similar B2B general cargo + food transport focus.
• Kuljetusliike Taipale Oy: Co-owner of the Suomen Kaukokiito Oy consortium alongside Lehtonen; a Finnish general cargo and contract logistics carrier with a similar operating model within the Kaukokiito network.
• Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy: Co-owner of Suomen Kaukokiito Oy with Lehtonen; a regional Finnish road haulage and contract logistics company that shares the Kaukokiito network platform.

Regional players

• PostNord Bring (Bring): Pan-Nordic parcel and freight carrier operating across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland; competes with Lehtonen in the cross-border Northern Sweden/Norway corridor and for Nordic B2B freight.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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