Raw timber transport in Finland flourishes despite challenges

Photo: Pixabay. Tania Van den Berghen

VR Transpoint, the logistics branch of Finnish VR Group, saw its timber transport business hitting sky-high numbers in August. The company transported 1,2 million cubic metres of raw wood, marking an all-time record. A new and quick shuttle concept minimising distance and transport times is key to the company’s success.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Raw timber transport in Finland flourishes despite challenges

Photo: Pixabay. Tania Van den Berghen

VR Transpoint, the logistics branch of Finnish VR Group, saw its timber transport business hitting sky-high numbers in August. The company transported 1,2 million cubic metres of raw wood, marking an all-time record. A new and quick shuttle concept minimising distance and transport times is key to the company’s success.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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