Port of Naantali Ltd

What Port of Naantali Ltd does

Port of Naantali Ltd (Naantalin Satama Oy) is a Finnish municipal port authority wholly owned by the City of Naantali, headquartered at Satamatie 13, FI-21100 Naantali. It operates Finland's leading Scandinavian freight port, handling over 50% of Finland-Sweden ferry truck/trailer traffic, and serves shipping lines (notably Finnlines' Superstar class hybrid vessels operating the Naantali-Långnäs-Kapellskär route), industrial customers (energy, agriculture, cement, grain), and logistics operators. Annual throughput has ranged between approximately 2.9 and 8.07 million tonnes over 2019-2025, with 1,608 vessel calls recorded in 2020 and 141,876 truck units and 134,448 passengers handled that year. The port contributes approximately 3% of the City of Naantali's tax revenue.

The port's core infrastructure spans the Kantasatama and Luonnonmaa terminal areas, providing 24/7 vessel traffic management, RoRo and bulk cargo handling, passenger terminal services, and intermodal road-rail connections via the Raisio railyard. Notable technical components include shore-side electricity connections, automooring systems engineered for Superstar class vessels, deep fairways (15.3m) accommodating up to 65,000-tonne vessels, over 34,000 sqm of covered storage, and an EU-funded intelligent fairway project with 3D mapping and automated vessel emission measurement. The terminal building, originally constructed in 1974, underwent full renovation with geothermal heating/cooling completed in early winter 2024. Stevena Oy (KWH Logistics) has been the anchor multi-purpose port operator since 1982, and the TSE multi-fuel power plant, adjacent to the port, sources 80% of Turku region's district heat from biomass handled through Naantali.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis through port charges, vessel tariffs, cargo handling fees, and infrastructure/tenant rents (pricing not publicly disclosed). The go-to-market model is direct B2B enterprise sales to a concentrated set of shipping lines, port operators, and industrial customers; the port does not use resellers. Strategic direction is shaped by municipal ownership (City of Naantali), active industry participation through the Finnish Ports Association (CEO Hannu Kallio sits on the board), and an emerging green-fuel pivot via the Green North Energy hydrogen and ammonia partnership announced in 2023. A long-running port-fee dispute with Neste Oyj culminated in a lawsuit filed in Varsinais-Suomen District Court on 18 June 2025.

Name

Port of Naantali Ltd

Legal name

Naantalin Satama Oy

Website

https://portofnaantali.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port of Naantali Ltd (Naantalin Satama Oy) is a Finnish municipal port authority handling over 50% of Finland-Sweden ferry truck/trailer traffic. It provides multi-purpose cargo handling (RoRo, bulk, break bulk), 24/7 vessel traffic management, and ferry terminal services for shipping lines and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), Intermodal Rail Container Terminals (On-Dock / Near-Dock) (TLAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Maritime port services
• RoRo cargo handling
• Bulk cargo logistics
• Ferry terminal operations
• Port infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Naantali

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Charges and Tariffs: The port generates revenue through port charges levied on vessels, cargo handling fees, and infrastructure usage fees. Services include vessel services, cargo handling, and terminal operations.
2. Infrastructure and Facility Services: Revenue from providing port infrastructure, terminal facilities, storage areas, and related services to port operators and shipping companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Port of Naantali Ltd operates a municipal multi-purpose seaport in southwestern Finland, providing vessel traffic services, cargo handling (bulk, break bulk, and RoRo), passenger terminal operations, and intermodal connections via road and rail. The port operates three terminal areas — Kantasatama, Luonnonmaa, and the oil port — and serves as Finland's leading freight gateway for Scandinavian trade, handling more than half of Finland-Sweden ferry truck and trailer traffic.

Product overview

Port of Naantali Ltd operates as Finland's leading Scandinavian freight port, providing a comprehensive suite of maritime infrastructure and logistics services. The port operates through multiple terminals (Kantasatama and Luonnonmaa) offering vessel traffic management, cargo handling (bulk, break bulk, and RoRo operations via Stevena), passenger terminal services for Finnlines ferry routes, and intermodal connections via road and rail. Storage facilities include over 34,000 m² of covered warehouse space. The port handles approximately 3-8 million tonnes of cargo annually, serving as a key gateway for trade between Finland, Sweden, and the Åland Islands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vessel Traffic Services
• RoRo Terminal Operations
• Bulk and Break Bulk Cargo Handling
• Liquid Bulk (Oil Port) Services
• Passenger Terminal Services
• Port Storage and Warehousing
• Rail Connection Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles over 50% of Finland-Sweden ferry truck/trailer traffic
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 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.

• Finnish Ports AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025National industry association representing Finnish sea and inland ports. Advocacy at EU and national level. Port of Naantali CEO Hannu Kallio elected to Association Board in 2026. Association celebrated 100th anniversary in 2023 with event hosted at Naantali.
• FinnlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2023Finnlines operates Superstar class hybrid vessels (Finnsirius, Finncanopus) on Naantali-Långnäs-Kapellskär route. Passenger capacity 1,100 with 5,200 lane metres cargo capacity. Port installed automooring system and shore-side electricity specifically for these vessels. Finnsirius maiden voyage September 15, 2023. Part of Grimaldi Group, one of world's largest RoRo operators.
• Green North EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Green North Energy is building first green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in Naantali port area. Plant will produce synthetic fuel and chemicals using renewable electricity via electrolysis. Location leverages existing port infrastructure and TEN-T transport network for ammonia logistics.
• Stevena Oy (KWH Logistics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1982Stevena Oy is the primary multi-purpose port operator at Naantali since 1982, handling bulk, break bulk, and RoRo cargo. Company is part of KWH Logistics Group with headquarters in port terminal. Operations span Kantasatama and Luonnonmaa terminals with over 34,000 sqm storage space. Handles agribulk, cement, salt, and various bulk products. Certifications include EFISC GTP and HACCP standards. Recently invested over EUR 2.5 million in new warehouse and Mantsinen material handling equipment.
• Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy (TSE)coreOthersTSE multi-fuel power plant located adjacent to port, producing 80% of Turku region's district heat. Switched from coal to wood chips transported through port. Requires continuous biomass supply via maritime logistics.
• City of NaantalicoreOthersPort is owned by City of Naantali. City provides support for port operations and development. Mayor participates in port industry events. Port generates approximately 3% of municipal tax revenue.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Port of Aarhus: Major Danish RoRo/container port serving Scandinavian-Baltic trade; comparable multi-purpose municipal port with shore-power and digital fairway investments similar to Naantali's EU-funded projects.
• Port of Helsinki: Finnish port authority handling international RoRo/passenger, container, and bulk traffic; competes with Naantali for Finland-Sweden ferry freight share and Baltic cargo flows. Both are municipal port authorities serving Finnish trade.
• Port of Rauma: Finnish port handling bulk, container, and RoRo cargo on the west coast of Finland; similar multi-purpose port operator serving industrial customers including forestry and chemicals. Tanja Angelova (Port of Naantali Development Specialist) previously served there.
• Port of Tallinn: Major Baltic port handling RoRo/passenger services between Estonia and Finland/Sweden; competes with Naantali in the Helsinki-Tallinn-Stockholm ferry corridor and for Baltic cargo, with similar automooring and shore-power investments.
• Ports of Stockholm: Swedish port authority including Kapellskär — the immediate Scandinavian terminus of the Naantali-Långnäs-Kapellskär ferry route operated by Finnlines. Directly connected to Naantali's primary RoRo/passenger trade lane.
• Port of HaminaKotka: Largest container port in Finland handling RoRo, container, liquid, and bulk cargo; the consolidated HaminaKotka port is the principal Finnish competitor for gateway container, liquid bulk, and Eastern Finland cargo flows that might otherwise route through Naantali.

Others

• Stevea Oy / KWH Logistics: Primary port operator at Naantali since 1982, handling bulk, break bulk, and RoRo; not a direct peer but a critical tenant/partner that shapes Naantali's commercial offering and storage footprint.

Regional players

• Port of Turku: Neighboring Finnish port in Turku region offering RoRo/passenger services; directly competes with Naantali for Finland-Sweden ferry traffic and Turku area industrial cargo, including grain and energy-related materials.
• Port of Kokkola: Finnish port specializing in bulk liquids and dry bulk cargo including chemicals; competes with Naantali for Finnish industrial bulk volumes and is another example of municipal port ownership in Finland.
• Port of Hanko: Finnish port handling container, RoRo, and bulk cargo with focus on Russia/Scandinavia routes; competes with Naantali for Finnish south-coast industrial cargo and RoRo services in the Baltic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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