What Scandic Trans does

Scandic Trans (Oy Scandic Trans Ab) is a Finnish privately held logistics company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Mustasaari (Korsholm), Finland. The company specializes in international road transport with a primary focus on temperature-controlled food logistics, operating a fleet of approximately 125 vehicles (80% temperature-controlled) under the ATP-certified 'Scandic Thermo' classification (FRC and FNA). Service offerings span foodstuff transport, temperature-regulated transport (+2 to +25°C or -22 to -25°C), express delivery between Finland and Sweden, ADR-certified dangerous goods transport, GDP-compliant pharmaceutical shipments, air freight, terminal and warehouse logistics at owned facilities in Mustasaari, Turku, and Vantaa, and customs clearance and forwarding. Geographic coverage extends across the Nordic region (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and broader Europe, with operations support in Helsingborg, Sweden.

The company runs an integrated logistics model combining owned fleet operations, partner driver networks, and strategic terminal locations, supported by proprietary in-house IT systems for transport planning, real-time temperature and GPS monitoring, and customer-specific emissions reporting (per-pallet carbon footprint tracking). Revenue is generated through transaction-based transport fees, managed storage services, professional customs services, and air freight, with a fuel surcharge plus ETS surcharge mechanism (currently 14.8% combined). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and pursues carbon neutrality by 2035 via HVO renewable diesel (Neste partnership) and biogas sea transport (Viking Line partnership).

Ownership rests with Finnish hauliers and transport companies, and the customer base is concentrated in enterprise food and beverage producers (notably Atria Group via Tuoretie Oy, Hartwall), pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, and SMEs requiring cross-docking and distribution. Distribution is sales-led with dedicated contact persons, quote-based pricing, and relationship-based account management across B2B segments. The company is currently undergoing a multi-phase headquarters expansion in Mustasaari and was named Company of the Year in Coastal Ostrobothnia in November 2024.

Name

Scandic Trans

Legal name

Oy Scandic Trans Ab

Website

https://scandictrans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scandic Trans is a Finnish privately held logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled road transport, warehousing, and customs services across Scandinavia and Europe, primarily serving food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industry customers since 1990.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain Cross-Docking, Transloading & Temperature-Controlled Drayage (TLAIAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE)

Keywords

• Temperature-controlled transport
• Road freight logistics
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Dangerous goods transport
• Warehouse logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mustasaari

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Road Transport: Core revenue from temperature-controlled, express, and standard road freight transport services across Scandinavia and Europe. Services include food transport, pharmaceutical shipments, dangerous goods (ADR), and general cargo. Revenue generated through contract-based transport services with fuel surcharges.
2. Terminal and Warehouse Logistics: Storage services at terminals in Turku and Vantaa, including warm, cold, and frozen storage, cross-docking, and distribution services. Revenue from short-term and long-term storage, plus handling and value-added services.
3. Customs Clearance and Forwarding: Customs clearance services for export and import, temporary declarations, processing, and related consulting. Available as added-value service for existing transport customers.
4. Air Freight: Air cargo transport services between airports including Helsinki-Vantaa and Arlanda, with logistics, monitoring, and real-time GPS tracking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scandic Trans is a Finnish logistics company that provides road freight transport, temperature-controlled and pharmaceutical cold chain transport, warehousing, customs clearance, and forwarding services across Scandinavia and Europe. The company operates its own fleet of temperature-controlled and curtain-side trailers as well as its own terminals in Finland, with specialized capabilities in dangerous goods (ADR) handling and GDP-compliant pharmaceutical transport.

Product overview

Scandic Trans is a logistics and transportation company offering a comprehensive suite of transport services across Scandinavia and Europe. The portfolio centers on temperature-controlled food logistics (food transport, temperature-regulated transport) supported by specialized services including express delivery between Finland and Sweden, dangerous goods transport (ADR), pharmaceutical logistics (GDP-compliant), air freight, terminal and warehouse operations, customs clearance, and sustainable transport solutions. The company operates a fleet of Scandic Thermo-classified vehicles and maintains terminals in Vantaa and Turku. Services are offered as integrated logistics solutions rather than standalone products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Temperature-Controlled Transport Road freight transport of chilled and frozen goods using the company's own temperature-controlled trailer fleet, with real-time temperature monitoring for cold chain integrity. Serves food & beverage and pharmaceutical customers across Scandinavia and Europe.
• Pharmaceutical (GDP) Transport GDP-certified road transport of pharmaceutical products with documented temperature control, validated procedures, and audit-ready compliance. Targeted at pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and healthcare logistics providers.
• ADR Dangerous Goods Transport Road transport of dangerous goods and hazardous materials conducted under ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) certification, using trained drivers and certified equipment. Serves chemical and industrial manufacturers.
• General Cargo Road Transport Road freight transport of non-temperature-sensitive general cargo using curtain-side trailers. Serves industrial and consumer goods shippers across Scandinavia and Europe.
• Warehousing and Terminal Services Storage, cross-docking, and terminal handling services at Scandic Trans' own terminals in Finland. Used by shippers requiring short- or long-term storage and cargo consolidation in connection with road transport services.
• Customs Clearance and Forwarding Customs documentation and clearance services, combined with forwarding coordination for cross-border road freight across Scandinavia and Europe. Serves shippers requiring integrated customs handling alongside transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% lower CO2 emissions with green transport corridor via Viking Line biogas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Tuoretie Oy (Atria Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Tuoretie Oy handles Atria's transport operations in Finland and is responsible for Atria's export logistics to Scandinavia via Scandic Trans. Several trucks depart weekly carrying fresh and frozen goods.
• Viking LinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership offering nearly emission-free sea transport using biogas (LBG). Combined with HVO-powered road transport, creates a green transport corridor across the Baltic Sea with up to 90% lower CO2 emissions. Available to all customers from 2024.
• HartwallminorOthersMajor customer renting part of Scandic Trans warehouse facilities in Mustasaari. Customized warehouse spaces adapted to Hartwall's needs.
• Neste (Neste My)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for renewable diesel (HVO) supply. Partnership has delivered significant environmental value, providing customers with up to 90% CO2 reduction in transport emissions.
• Alecan / Kjell-Owe AhlskogminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted study in 2023 on alternative energy sources for heavy transport, analyzing hydrogenated vegetable oil, biogas, E-methane, electricity, and gaseous hydrogen as options for decarbonizing long-haul transport.
• Byggservice Kronqvist AbminorOthersMain contractor for headquarters expansion project in Mustasaari, including loading bays, warehouses, and office expansion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Solhöj Nordic (Solhøj): Danish temperature-controlled food logistics specialist operating across the Nordics; directly comparable cold-chain road and warehousing services for food producers, making it a strong regional peer to Scandic Trans.
• Freja Transport & Logistics: Danish-headquartered transport and logistics group with Nordic and European road freight, warehousing, and forwarding services; operates in similar Finland-Scandinavia-Europe corridors as Scandic Trans.
• Matkahuolto: Finnish parcel, logistics, and freight services operator; comparable on Finland-domiciled B2B logistics, parcels, and domestic transport, but focused more on parcels/terminal network than temperature-controlled food.

Direct peers

• Bring (Norwegian Post Group): Norwegian-headquartered logistics provider offering parcel, freight, and contract logistics across the Nordics; competes directly with Scandic Trans in regional B2B road transport and warehousing, including temperature-sensitive flows.
• PostNord: Swedish-Danish postal and logistics group operating parcel, freight, and warehousing services across the Nordic region; directly comparable geography and B2B logistics offering to Scandic Trans, including Finland–Sweden flows.
• Girteka: Lithuanian-headquartered one of Europe's largest road transport operators with thousands of trucks; competes directly with Scandic Trans on European line-haul road freight and cross-border capacity.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: German-headquartered European land transport and contract logistics operator; comparable on long-haul European road freight and warehousing, and competes for cross-border Nordic/European business.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder with significant Nordic road, contract logistics, and cold-chain capabilities; an established incumbent that competes for multinational customers and integrated logistics contracts in the same geographies as Scandic Trans.
• DSV: Global Danish-headquartered freight forwarding and road transport group with deep Nordic and European road network; competes with Scandic Trans on cross-border Scandinavia and Europe road freight and offers integrated warehousing/customs services at much greater scale.
• DHL Freight: Global integrator's European road freight and contract logistics division; competes with Scandic Trans on cross-border European road transport and warehousing, particularly for multinational customers in the Nordics.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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