Stevena

What Stevena does

Stevena Oy is a Finnish B2B port logistics operator founded in 1982 in Naantali, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of KWH Logistics (part of the family-owned KWH-yhtymä Oy group). The company provides integrated stevedoring, warehousing, value-added bagging/bulking services, ship agency, domestic transport, and complete logistics management across four ports in southwestern Finland (Naantali, Uusikaupunki, Turku, Hanko). Stevena handles approximately 3.2 million tonnes of cargo across 1,249 annual ship visits, supported by ~65,000 m² of covered storage, a workforce of 74 employees, and specialized equipment including the Mantsinen MSK200 HybriLift and a Multidocker CH85C.

The company's customer base spans Baltic Sea shipping lines, feed and food industry processors (notably with GTP/Coceral certification, one of the first in Finland), steel and metal importers, automotive importers (one of Finland's most significant new-car handlers), and agricultural bulk operators. Revenue is generated through professional services billed on a quote-based, negotiated per-customer basis across multiple service lines, with FY2025 turnover of €14.5 million. Distribution is sales-led via dedicated account managers and supplemented by trade show presence (Transport Logistic Munich, BreakBulk Europe), while ship agency services are delivered through a partnership with sister company Galea Shipping.

Stevena's technology stack is primarily operational rather than digital: the proprietary Gateportal web application enables transport companies to track trailer status and receive pickup notifications, and an automatic trailer identification system is integrated into port workflows. The company maintains ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications alongside sector-specific GTP and Evira approvals, supporting its positioning in regulated feed material handling. Following the 2019 acquisition of EcoPorts Finland's Naantali port operations, Stevena became the only full-service port operator at Port of Naantali, and in May 2026 it opened a new terminal in Hanko to extend storage and terminal capacity.

Name

Stevena

Legal name

Stevena Oy

Website

https://stevena.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stevena Oy is a Finnish B2B port logistics operator and KWH Logistics subsidiary providing stevedoring, warehousing, value-added services, and complete logistics management across four southwestern Finland ports (Naantali, Uusikaupunki, Turku, Hanko), serving shipping lines, feed/food processors, steel importers, and automotive handlers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• Port logistics services
• Stevedoring operations
• Maritime cargo handling
• Port warehousing
• Ship agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Naantali

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Operations (Stevedoring): Core revenue stream from loading and unloading ships including conventional stevedoring, RoRo operations, project cargo handling, and new car shipping. Services provided in Naantali, Uusikaupunki, Turku, and Hanko ports.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services for bulk and general cargo including covered warehouses (~65,000 m²), silo capacity, and outdoor field storage. Includes terminal services for container, train, and truck transport.
3. Value-Added Services: Bagging services (big bags and small bags), bulking (emptying bags to bulk), disinfection services, cargo hold cleaning, sampling, acid treatment, outsourcing services, weighing, and screening.
4. Ship Agency and Forwarding: Ship clearance and forwarding services provided through partnership with Galea Shipping. Includes import/export clearance procedures and documentation handling.
5. Transport and Chartering: Domestic transport services and chartering arrangements from factory gate to end-user's warehouse.
6. Complete Logistics Services: One-stop-shop total logistics management combining ship cargo, domestic transport, and necessary handling procedures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stevena is a Finnish port logistics operator that runs stevedoring, warehousing, value-added services, ship agency, transport, and complete logistics solutions across four ports (Naantali, Uusikaupunki, Turku, and Hanko). The company serves vessel operators and cargo owners with end-to-end port call handling, supported by its own digital Gateportal system and ISO-certified processes.

Product overview

Stevena is a port logistics operator offering integrated services across six core areas: Stevedoring (ship loading/unloading), Warehousing (65,000 m2 of covered storage), Value-added services (bagging, bulking, special assignments), Ship Agency (clearance and forwarding), Transport and Chartering, and Complete Logistics (one-stop-shopping). The company operates in four Finnish ports (Naantali, Uusikaupunki, Turku, Hanko) and provides supplementary digital tools including the Gateportal trailer tracking application and an online customer feedback system. Specialized in Roro operations, feed raw material handling, and bulk cargo processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stevedoring

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.2 million tonnes of cargo handled annually across 1,249 ship visits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• KWH LogisticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Stevena is a subsidiary of KWH Logistics, Finland's leading and fastest growing service provider in the logistics sector. KWH Logistics provides smart and efficient overall logistics services through its subsidiaries. Stevena's transition to KWH Logistics in 1997 brought stability and created a growth base to develop from a small bulk operator to one of Finland's most significant RoRo operators.
• Backman-TrummercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under KWH Logistics providing freight forwarding services. Provides ship clearance and forwarding services independent of shipping company, port and operator in all western coast ports. Stevena's agribulk operations were certified through Backman-Trummer's GTP certification in 2013.
• Galea ShippingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing port logistics services. Produces ship clearance and forwarding services independent of shipping company, port and operator. Stevena operates in close cooperation with Galea Shipping's Southwest Finland unit covering Naantali, Uusikaupunki, Turku, Rauma, Pori, and Koverhar.
• Blomberg StevedoringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under KWH Logistics providing port logistics services.
• RauanheimominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under KWH Logistics, port logistics provider.
• MoonwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under KWH Logistics providing international transport services.
• Adolf LahtiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under KWH Logistics providing industrial services.
• Henkilöstöliiga OyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal recruitment partner handling Stevena's entire recruitment process. Job applications for stevedoring and terminal worker positions are processed through Henkilöstöliiga.
• FinnLinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShipping company providing regular ferry service from Naantali to Sweden. Frequent and regular shuttle line enables fast distribution to Nordic countries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Northport: Latvian multipurpose port operator providing stevedoring, warehousing, and cargo handling services in the Baltic region. Comparable service portfolio and customer types to Stevena but operating in a different national market.
• Port of Tallinn: Major Baltic Sea port operator listed on the Tallinn stock exchange. Comparable in core cargo handling and passenger/Roro operations; competes for Baltic transit traffic rather than directly serving the Finnish market.
• HaminaKotka Satama Oy: Operator of Finland's largest export port (HaminaKotka). Competes with Stevena for Finnish industrial cargo volumes and Baltic Sea liner traffic, serving similar B2B industrial customers in the same domestic market.

Direct peers

• Rauanheimo: Sister company under KWH Logistics providing port logistics services. Operates stevedoring and terminal handling with overlapping service lines, target customers, and group-wide resource pool comparable to Stevena.
• Blomberg Stevedoring: Sister company under KWH Logistics providing port stevedoring services in Finland. Directly comparable to Stevena in service offering (stevedoring, cargo handling), customer base, and operating model within the same parent group.
• Meriaura Group: Finnish shipping and port services group. Previously owned EcoPorts Finland (acquired by Stevena in 2019). Competes in Finnish coastal shipping and bulk cargo handling, overlapping with Stevena in port operations and industrial cargo.
• Steveco Oy: Finnish port logistics operator serving the Port of HaminaKotka, offering stevedoring, warehousing, and complete logistics services. Closest direct Finnish competitor with similar service portfolio, multi-port presence, and B2B industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Eurogate: Major European container and multipurpose terminal operator with ports in Germany, Italy, and elsewhere. Comparable to Stevena in cargo handling and stevedoring but at significantly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik): Large European port and logistics group operating container terminals, multipurpose terminals, and intermodal services. Overlaps with Stevena's cargo handling and terminal operations as part of a much broader portfolio.

Others

• Adolf Lahti: Sister company under KWH Logistics providing industrial services. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but relevant as part of the group ecosystem and a potential cross-sell partner for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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