Vaasa Region Logistics Centre –– 400 Ha, of Which 60 Ha Development Areas –– Flexible Site Solution, Sites of up to 5 Ha and More 5 Km E 8 E 12

EN FIRST CLASS SPOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ENERGY KNOT

NLC Vaasa is a modern logistics and NLC Vaasa, the logistics and corporate corporate area created especially for the park has a total area of approx. 400 ha, export and energy industry in the Vaasa and is owned by the city of Vaasa and region. The area is located next to two the municipality of Mustasaari. The park national roads (E12, E8), which makes it has been divided into three sections: a versatile and very easy to access. Within logistics park, a rail terminal and a pro- a 15 km radius you will also find the fifth duction district. The area has been cre- largest airport in Finland, the electrified ated according to industrial needs, which railway and the port of Vaasa, which has means that e.g. heavy transport require- the capacity to handle heavy cargo. ments (sufficient turning space etc.) have been considered during the planning process.

Phase I: Logistics park The logistics park has an area of some 70 ha, of which 60 ha development areas. Different kinds of logistic functions may apply for the area, which has a flexible site solution. The companies can choose the mode of construction and ownership of the 1 terminals. The sites are preferably for rent. 1 Supporting activities Supporting activities being planned for the area: ––fuel distribution ––office services ––ICT ––canteen and restaurant ––maintenance ––lifting and storage ––real estate services ––security ––other services 2 3

Phase II – III: Production area and rail terminal The area reserved for production offers logistically magnificent lots for industrial purposes. The east part of the production area has been reserved for a rail terminal, 2 3 anticipating the steadily growing importance of rail traffic. For example, the intermodal area enables a combined terminal for trucks and trains as well as other functions that aid various projects and bulk transports. The industrial railway will be completed according to industrial needs. Supporting activities for the port (e.g. storage and container areas) or logistics solutions for the retail sector are also possible. CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION WITHIN TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS NLC Vaasa is a part of the international logistics network and comprehensive cooperation projects. Midway Alignment of the Bothnian Corridor Midway Alignment of the Bothnian Corridor is an EU-project de- signed to expand the connections between the strong, internation- ally important regions of Ostrobotnia and Westerbothnia. The aim is to achieve a secure, and environmentally and economically sustainable transport system for goods and passengers traveling through the Bothnian Corridor. www.midwayalignment.eu E12 Atlantica Transport The project is based on cross-border cooperation between partners in Finland, Sweden and Norway along the E12. The project produces strategies and guidelines for cross-border transport planning and a sustainable development of the route and conducts pilot activities in cooperation with companies in order to develop the transport system. www.kvarken.org

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NLC UMEÅ PORT OF UMEÅ PORT OF VAASA 11.000 EMPLOYEES OF FINLAND’S TOTAL MANPOWER 25% IN THE ENERGY BUSINESS EnergyVaasa The largest energy technology cluster in the Nordic countries with focus on solving global energy challenges is located in the Vaasa region.

The energy technology companies in the Vaasa region have comprehensive special competence within solutions for decentralised energy generation, distribution and consumption. www.energyvaasa.fi

ANNUAL TURNOVER BILLION EUROS OVER 14 0 30% 4,4 OF FINLAND’S TOTAL OF WHICH COMPANIES, MANY EXPORTS IN ENERGY OF WHICH ARE 80% TECHNOLOGY GLOBAL ARE EXPORT SALES MARKET LEADERS

* Facts from 2016 E 8 KOKKOLA / KARLEBY 120 km MUSTASAARI ALL CONDITIONS KORSHOLM FOR GOOD COMMUNICATIONS E12, E8, railway, airport and port within a 15 km radius

KvarkenPorts offers customised solutions for handling heavy and project cargo E 12 –– The shortest sea-crossing between Finland and Sweden UUMAJA / UMEÅ 85 km –– Daily traffic to Umeå all year round for both passengers and goods –– Lifting capacity 200 tn Vaasa –– 24/7 service www.kvarkenports.com Vasa Vaasa Airport Park: corporate park and airport combined –– There are some 4000 employees in Vaasa Airport Park www.vaasaparks.fi

Vaasa airport is the fifth busiest airports in Finland –– Excellent communications to Helsinki and Stockholm –– Significant number of charter flights www.finavia.fi

Vaasa region logistics centre –– 400 ha, of which 60 ha development areas –– Flexible site solution, sites of up to 5 ha and more 5 km E 8 E 12

PORI / BJÖRNEBORG 190 km TAMPERE / TAMMERFORS 240 km HELSINKI / HELSINGFORS 420 km E 8 KOKKOLA / KARLEBY 120 km MUSTASAARI KORSHOLM

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UUMAJA / UMEÅ 85 km Vaasa Vasa

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NLC Vaasa area once completed

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PORI / BJÖRNEBORG 190 km TAMPERE / TAMMERFORS 240 km HELSINKI / HELSINGFORS 420 km CONTACT US SO THAT WE CAN DISCUSS THE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FREE LOCATIONS! Teijo Seppelin, CEO, NLC Vaasa, +358 40 5599 652, [email protected] Petur Eklund, City of Vaasa, +358 40 1646 930, [email protected]