Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy

What Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy does

Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy is a Finnish family-owned road transport and contract logistics operator founded in 1961 by Viljami Kantola in Kuusamo. Following the 1980s combination with the Koramo brothers' timber haulage business and the 1992 full transfer of ownership to the five Koramo brothers (with third-generation involvement today), the company has grown into a multi-terminal logistics provider employing approximately 380 people and operating a company-owned fleet of roughly 130 vehicles.

The company's core offering is three transport verticals — kappaletavarakuljetukset (piece goods), elintarvikekuljetukset (temperature-controlled chilled and frozen food with continuous real-time temperature monitoring), and puutavarakuljetukset (timber, with over 50 years of specialization in Arctic operating conditions) — delivered via an overnight trunk-and-distribution model anchored at six owned terminals across Eastern and Northern Finland (Kuusamo, Kajaani, Kuopio, Joensuu, Mikkeli, Savonlinna). This footprint is extended nationwide through membership in the Kaukokiito logistics chain, under whose brand the terminals operate and whose IT and routing infrastructure the company uses. A complementary warehousing and internal logistics service (storage, order reception and picking, sorting, packing, palletizing, inventory management, dispatch) is offered in Kajaani and Kuopio.

Revenue is generated on a B2B, quote-based (RFQ) transaction model with no public pricing; charges scale with weight, volume, and distance for transport and are structured as managed services for warehousing. The customer base spans general commerce and retail, food producers and distributors, forestry and timber operators, and construction/materials customers (e.g., window manufacturer Karelia Ikkunat Oy served from Joensuu). Distribution is direct enterprise field sales via terminal managers, sales directors, and account managers at each location, with the Kaukokiito network acting as the channel partner for nationwide reach. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and operates its own vehicle workshop at Kuusamo.

Name

Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy

Legal name

Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy

Website

https://kantolakoramo.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy is a Finnish family-owned road transport and contract logistics operator running six terminals in Eastern and Northern Finland with ~380 employees and 130 vehicles, offering piece goods, cold chain, and timber transport plus warehousing through the nationwide Kaukokiito network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport & Logistics

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated) (TLADAHAG)

Keywords

• Freight transport services
• Cold chain logistics
• Warehousing services
• Timber transport
• Nationwide distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuusamo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo/Parcel Transport Services: Primary revenue stream from transporting general cargo, food products, and timber. Door-to-door services using nationwide terminal and route network. Charged per shipment based on weight, volume, and distance.
2. Warehousing and Storage Services: Storage services offered in Kajaani and Kuopio locations. Additional services include goods handling, order receiving and picking, sorting, packing and palletizing, further processing, inventory management, transport documentation, IT services, dispatch operations, and transport services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy provides road freight transport services in Finland, including piece goods (kappaletavara), temperature-controlled food (elintarvike), and timber (puutavara) transport, as well as warehousing and internal logistics services in Kajaani and Kuopio. Services are delivered through six company-owned terminals in Eastern and Northern Finland and the nationwide Kaukokiito terminal and route network, operating an overnight trunk transport principle for next-day delivery.

Product overview

Kuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo Oy is a Finnish family-owned logistics company founded in 1961, offering a unified portfolio of transport and logistics services. The core offerings include Kappaletavarakuljetukset (piece goods transport), Elintarvikekuljetukset (temperature-controlled food transport), and Puutavarakuljetukset (timber transport), all delivered through the nationwide Kaukokiito network. Additionally, the company provides Varastointi- ja sisälogistiikkapalvelut (warehousing and internal logistics) in Kajaani and Kuopio, which can be customized with goods handling, order picking, sorting, packaging, further processing, inventory management, and transport services. The company operates overnight routes from terminals in Kuusamo, Kajaani, Kuopio, Joensuu, Mikkeli, and Savonlinna, covering Koillismaa, Kainuu, North Karelia, and North and South Savo regions, with backbone transport spanning all of Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kuljetuspalvelut (Transport Services) Comprehensive transport services offering piece goods, food, and timber transportation across Finland for businesses. Delivered through company-owned terminals and the nationwide Kaukokiito terminal and route network with an overnight trunk transport principle enabling next-day delivery.
• Kappaletavarakuljetukset (Piece Goods Transport) Door-to-door piece goods (kappaletavara) transport services for businesses, utilizing the Kaukokiito nationwide terminal and line network to provide efficient, large-capacity logistics solutions across Finland.
• Elintarvikekuljetukset (Food Transport) Temperature-controlled food transport services for chilled and frozen shipments, with continuous quality monitoring and real-time temperature tracking and management throughout the transport, terminal, and distribution chain.
• Puutavarakuljetukset (Timber Transport) Timber (puutavara) transport services with over 50 years of experience operating successfully in demanding Arctic conditions, using specialized heavy-load equipment and route expertise in Northern Finland.
• Varastointi- ja sisälogistiikkapalvelut (Warehousing and Internal Logistics Services) Warehousing and customizable internal logistics services available at the Kajaani and Kuopio terminals for businesses. Includes goods handling, order reception and picking, sorting, packaging and palletizing, further processing, inventory management, transport documentation, IT services, dispatch operations, and transport.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KaukokiitocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKuljetusliike Kantola & Koramo is a member of the Kaukokiito nationwide logistics chain. This partnership provides access to a complete Finnish terminal and route network spanning the entire country, enabling customers to receive deliveries throughout Finland. The company operates under the Kaukokiito brand identity at its terminals and uses the Kaukokiito IT systems and operational framework.
• Ropo Capital OyminorOthersElectronic invoicing service provider handling e-invoicing (verkkolasku) for the company. OVVTunnus: 003705360830, Service provider ID: 003714377140
• DocuscanminorOthersPaper invoice processing service for physical mail invoices. Address: PL 8020, 02066 DOCUSCAN

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GLS Finland: European parcel and freight network with Finnish operations serving B2B shippers with domestic and cross-border parcel services. Comparable as a direct parcel and general-cargo peer competing for similar B2B shipping customers across Finland.
• Matkahuolto: Finnish nationwide parcel and logistics network using bus-based line-haul with terminal pickup points. Directly comparable as a competing national terminal/parcel network that also serves business customers requiring general cargo transport across Finland.
• Nurminen Logistics: Finnish listed logistics company specializing in heavy haul, project cargo, and rail-forwarding services. Comparable as a Finnish logistics peer operating specialized transport services with a similar B2B industrial customer base.
• DPD Finland: European parcel delivery network operating in Finland with B2B shipping, returns, and time-sensitive delivery services. Comparable as a direct parcel/logistics peer targeting similar B2B customers requiring reliable nationwide distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Posti Group: Finnish national postal and logistics operator offering parcel, freight, and warehousing services nationwide. Comparable as a multi-service B2B logistics provider operating across all of Finland with similar general cargo and freight capabilities.
• DB Schenker Finland: Global freight and logistics provider with Finnish operations offering land transport, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating freight forwarding and warehousing across Finland with overlapping customer segments.
• DHL Freight Finland: Global logistics provider with domestic road freight, warehousing, and supply chain services in Finland. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same enterprise B2B freight and contract logistics customers as Kantola & Koramo.

Regional players

• Bring (PostNord Group): Scandinavian parcel and freight logistics provider operating across the Nordics with B2B freight, e-commerce, and temperature-controlled transport. Comparable as a Nordic regional peer offering similar cold-chain and general cargo capabilities in adjacent geographies.
• PostNord Finland: Scandinavian postal and logistics group with Finnish operations offering parcel, freight, and logistics services. Comparable as a regional peer covering the Nordic market with overlapping general cargo and B2B logistics capabilities.

Others

• Kaukokiito: Nationwide Finnish logistics chain of which Kantola & Koramo is a member. Related as the cooperative-style network partner that provides the company's nationwide reach; indirectly comparable in that the chain's branding and IT framework shape how Kantola & Koramo operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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