Topic: VR Transpoint

Finland closes all border crossings to Russia but one to be used for rail

The Finnish government has decided to shut down all its eastern border crossings adjacent to Russia. The decision’s implementation starts today, Wednesday, 29 November. Only one gateway will be left open between the two countries:...Read more

29-11-2023|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Raw timber transport in Finland flourishes despite challenges

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...Read more

05-10-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Rail freight Finland-Russia: traffic to phase out gradually, private operators affected

Rail freight traffic between Finland and Russia will gradually cease after the existing transport contracts of state-controlled company VR Group end. For now, traffic is still possible. However, in the following months, this will not...Read more

21-04-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

Nine trains per day to bring wood to Finnish bio-product plant

In Finland, a new concept in the transport of raw timber was born. VR Transpoint will now take care of the transport and loading of raw wood for the bio-product plant to be built in...Read more

22-02-2022|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen