Peura-Trans

What Peura-Trans does

Peura-Trans Oy is a privately held Finnish road-transport and logistics company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Kuhmo, Finland. It provides domestic freight transportation across Finland (with owned terminals in Kuhmo, Oulu, and Kajaani and a partner terminal network nationwide) and international transportation to Western Europe — specifically Benelux countries, Italy, Spain, and Germany — operated from a Vantaa office. Its service portfolio comprises three core product lines — Domestic Transportation (45 full trailer combinations including thermounits, side openers, top lift units, and open combination units), International Transportation (65 ATP FRC-classified semi-trailer combinations), and Frigo (Temperature-Controlled) Transportation — supplemented by special, bulk/part-load, and spare-parts transportation. Technology consists of fleet-level operational tools: GPS-based real-time vehicle and cargo location tracking, real-time temperature monitoring, remote locking doors for secure cargo access, and an online platform (Kuljetukset online) that lets customers subscribe to weekly free-capacity notifications 2-3 times per week. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) certifications.

The business model is B2B transaction-fee road haulage priced via custom quotation rather than published rate cards, sold through a sales-led, enterprise field-sales motion. Sales Manager Jari Häninnen leads domestic and international sales, while Managing Director Kari Sorjonen (international) and Vice Managing Director Lasse Kyllönen (domestic) hold dedicated transport manager roles supported by regional traffic managers covering import/export lanes to Belgium/Netherlands, Germany/Spain/France/Italy, and EU exports. The customer base spans mechanical forest industry, food and pharma producers, retail, and freight-forwarding intermediaries — with named references including Metsä Group, Kuehne+Nagel, Kesko, Valio, Kuhmo Oy, Mondo Minerals, Scanpartners International, Inex Partners, and Venator. FY2020 revenue was €24M with ~100 employees and 100+ vehicles delivering 2,800+ tons and 48,000+ km daily.

The company is mid-management professionalizing (board expansion 2020; Sales, HR/Finance, and Maintenance Manager hires in 2021; additional Traffic Managers in 2021-2022) but has no external institutional investors, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and no disclosed funding rounds. Ownership sits with founders and private shareholders; the company is controlled by the executive team led by CEO Kari Sorjonen. Operating geographies are Finland and selected Western European countries, with no global footprint claim.

Name

Peura-Trans

Legal name

Peura-Trans Oy

Website

https://peura-trans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Peura-Trans Oy is a Finnish private road-haulage and logistics company founded in 1989 that provides domestic freight transport across Finland and international temperature-controlled and standard transport to Western Europe (Benelux, Italy, Spain, Germany) for enterprise clients in forestry, food, pharma, retail, and chemicals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

LTL Temperature-Controlled / Perishable Carriers (TLADAEAK), National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Temperature-controlled logistics
• Domestic trucking
• International road freight
• Cold chain transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuhmo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Domestic Transportation Services: Full trailer combination transportation services within Finland, including thermounits, side openers, top lift units, and open combination units. Revenue generated on a per-shipment basis based on distance, cargo type, and service requirements.
2. International Transportation Services: Export and import transportation to/from Western Europe (Benelux, Italy, Spain, Germany). Exports include sawmill products, electronics, and fresh/frozen foods. Imports include vegetables and fruits in thermally guaranteed trailers. 65 FRC-classified semi-trailer combinations operating 24/7.
3. Frigo (Temperature-Controlled) Transportation: Temperature-controlled transportation for food and pharmaceutical products with nearly 30 years of experience. Modern fleet with ATP-compliant FRC classification and continuous temperature monitoring.
4. Special Transportation Services: Oversized loads, bulk and part-load transportation, spare parts transportation, and customized transport solutions according to customer needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peura-Trans Oy provides domestic and international freight transportation services based in Kuhmo, Finland, operating a fleet of over 100 vehicles including 45 full trailer combinations domestically and 65 ATP FRC-classified semi-trailer combinations for international routes. Core offerings include temperature-controlled (frigo) transportation for food and pharmaceutical products with continuous temperature monitoring, alongside special cargo handling for oversized, bulk, and spare-parts shipments across Finland and Western Europe (Benelux, Italy, Spain, Germany).

Product overview

Peura-Trans is a Finnish transportation and logistics company founded in 1989, offering a comprehensive suite of freight services. The core product portfolio consists of three main service lines: Domestic Transportation (Kotimaan kuljetukset), International Transportation (Ulkomaan kuljetukset), and Frigo Transports (Frigo-kuljetukset). These are supplemented by specialized add-on services including Special Transportation for oversized loads, Bulk and Part Load Transportation, and Spare Parts Transportation. The company operates an online transport booking platform that provides real-time capacity information. Domestic operations center on terminals in Oulu, Kajaani, and Kuhmo with a fleet of 45 full trailer combinations, while international operations are managed from Vantaa covering Western Europe (Benelux, Italy, Spain, Germany) with 65 semi-trailer combinations. Temperature-controlled (Frigo) transport is a key differentiator, featuring remote locking doors, real-time temperature monitoring, and GPS tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Transportation (Kotimaan kuljetukset)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ vehicles operating on the road ensuring reliable capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Forwarding AssociationminorOthersMembership in the International Forwarding Association provides Peura-Trans with access to international logistics networks and industry collaboration opportunities.
• Partner Terminal NetworkcoreOthersStrategic partnership with terminal operators around Finland extending domestic coverage beyond Peura-Trans's own terminals in Oulu, Kajaani, and Kuhmo.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dachser: German family-owned logistics provider with deep European road freight, food logistics, and temperature-controlled capabilities. Comparable mid-market European operator with similar regional consolidation strategy and family-business DNA.
• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global road freight and logistics provider with significant Nordic/Finnish operations, full truckload and less-than-truckload services, and temperature-controlled capabilities. Highly comparable as a European mid-market-to-large freight forwarder competing in similar lanes.
• Kuljetusliike T. Laaksonen Oy: Finnish road transport company operating international import/export and domestic transportation services. Comparable Finnish mid-market competitor with overlapping import/export traffic lanes.
• Holship Oy: Finnish logistics provider specializing in international freight forwarding, groupage, and warehousing with Nordic-Baltic operations. Directly comparable as a Finnish international transport competitor; notably, Peura-Trans recently hired a traffic manager from Holship.
• GLS Finland (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and freight logistics provider operating in Finland with cross-border road freight services. Comparable as a mid-market European operator with overlapping domestic and EU cross-border capabilities.
• Ahola Transport: Finnish-based road transport and logistics company operating full truckload, partial load, and specialized services across Finland and Europe. Highly comparable as a domestic Finnish competitor with international reach and similar mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Freight (Deutsche Post DHL): One of Europe's largest road freight networks with extensive cross-border operations, temperature-controlled transport, and full integration with DHL's global logistics portfolio. Comparable as a competing international freight operator but at a much larger scale and broader service scope.
• PostNord: Nordic postal and logistics group with substantial road freight operations across Scandinavia and Finland. Comparable as a regional Nordic carrier with cross-border European capabilities, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Bring (Posten Norge): Norwegian postal group's logistics division offering road freight, contract logistics, and temperature-controlled transport across the Nordics. Comparable regional carrier serving similar cross-border Nordic and European corridors at larger scale.
• DB Schenker: European land transport incumbent with strong presence in Germany and Benelux — core geographies for Peura-Trans's international lanes. Offers comparable full-truckload, part-load, and temperature-controlled services as part of a broader logistics portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/peuratrans
• Instagraminstagram.com/peuratrans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peura-trans

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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