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Hamburg Belarus Berlin Poland Warsaw From the High Middle Ages to date, the has - Koidula border-crossing station on the Russian- continuously served as a major transport corridor between Estonian border is being considerably expanded, the East and the West. Once a member of the Hanseatic League and today a capital of a country, - Estonian Government is developing the road has been, for centuries, part of a dominating network in order to provide more efficient hinterland trading alliance. connections. In the 21st century, Estonia is surrounded by wealthy and Preconditions such as regular and fast short sea emerging consumer markets. The Baltic Sea region is the connections with the major European ports and the Transatlantic fastest growing business region in . effective supply chain assisted by innovative logistical solutions, as well as the precise handling of goods in the One of the largest ports in the Baltic Sea region is the ports have been created to be able to cope with larger , which is owned by the Estonian state and cargo flows. comprises a total of five ports and harbours. Estonia is located at the north-western end of the Europe – Asia There are also several private ports in Estonia that service Eurasian railway network. Or at its beginning, depending international transit trade: Sillamäe – a port located only from which direction to look at… Low tariffs is one of the 25 km from the Russian border, North Harbour, advantages that Estonian rail transport system has over Kunda Harbour and Pärnu Harbour. its neighbouring countries. The transport sector contributes about 10% to Estonia’s The largest rail freight carrier, Estonian Railways, carried 15.55 billion EUR (2007) gross domestic product, whereas 36.68 million tons of cargo in 2007. The main freight transit trade accounts for more than 80% of the flow of groups on the railway are petroleum and petroleum goods. products. Container volumes have increased vigorously Estonia at a Glance The Port of Tallinn and its subsidiary harbours handled 36 (from 10,661 TEU in 2006 to 16,316 TEU in 2007). Population: 1.342 million million tons of freight in 2007. As of 2007, there are two regular container routes: Tallinn- 2 Moscow, Russia and Tallinn-Almaty, Kazakhstan. Area: 45,227 km Estonia’s transport and logistics sector is well prepared for Language: Estonian new challenges: The main partner countries in road transport are Finland, Sweden, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany. Currency: (EEK), EUR 1 = EEK 15.65 (fixed) - Port of Tallinn is planning a new container terminal at GDP per capita: 11,581 EUR (2007) Muuga with a capacity of 1.5 million TEU, Tallinn with its hinterland is Estonia’s main transport junction; this is where the busy logistics centres, railways, GDP growth: 7.1 % (2007) ports and highways converge.

2 3 Tallinn

Kärdla

Tartu

Pärnu

Kuressaare

Address: Lennujaama tee 2, 11101 Tallinn, ESTONIA Phone: +372 605 8701 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tallinn-airport.ee

Tallinn Airport, located just 4 km from Tallinn city centre, provides easy access to this unique medieval capital in Northern Europe as well as to Estonia’s other destinations. With increasing potential both for business and leisure traffic, a growing network and number of operating airlines, Tallinn Airport has seen considerable growth over the past few years bringing the number of annual passengers soon to about 2 million. To meet this growing demand for air travel and cargo operations, Tallinn Airport carried out a major airside and passenger terminal expansion during 2006-2008. These developments have not only made Tallinn a modern and efficient passenger airport but also an attractive location for cargo operations. The current facilities enable the landing and handling of the world´s biggest freighters. Tallinn Airport Ltd also operates four regional airports in Estonia including , Kärdla, Pärnu and . Tallinn Airport has one 3,070 metres long runway with the recently extended parallel taxiway of 2,650 metres. As a result of a considerable expansion project, the size of the passenger terminal has been doubled. There are three levels with all departures on the main level, a second level gallery for non-Schengen arrivals and ground level access to the car park. The airport is also distinguished by its IT solutions—advertising stands featuring visual effects, twelve Internet points (fitted with ID card readers) that the passengers can use for free, and high-quality free of charge WiFi throughout the terminal.

5 Muuga Tallinn Paldiski

Saaremaa

Port of Tallinn The largest port authority in Estonia

Address: 25, 15051 Tallinn, ESTONIA Phone: +372 631 8555 Fax: +372 631 8166 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.portoftallinn.com

Port of Tallinn – state-owned limited liability company - Landlord type of port – provides infrastructure (land, quays, etc); - Private operators – provide superstructure (handling equipment and warehouses, operating 24/7). Old City Harbour – largest gate for tourists - Regular lines to Helsinki and ; - 7 million passengers per year – up to 100 ship movements per day; - About 300 cruise ship calls per season – about 375,000 cruise passengers. – largest cargo port An extensive free zone - flexible and simplified customs procedures, no import VAT on goods imported temporarily for processing, and exported in due time from Estonia. Ice-free port.

7 Paldiski South Harbour – growing Ro-Ro port Major distribution hub for new cars–both other Baltic State countries and Russia. Explore the possibilities In terms of land availability for expansion, the Port of Tallinn has the greatest development potential in the entire region. In both Muuga and Paldiski South Harbour, the Port of Tallinn has industrial and logistics park areas for companies for whom it is important to operate in the direct proximity of the port. Industrial parks can provide the following: • good location, in the immediate vicinity of the harbour; • good access to berths and terminal; • good access from main roads; • great connections with other countries by sea, rail, as well as land; • long-term land use contracts and a reliable partner – state enterprise AS Tallinna Sadam; • possibility to be included in the free zone (Muuga). Paldiski Northern Port

Ro-Ro lines Container lines Address: Peetri 31, 76805 Paldiski, ESTONIA Phone: +372 627 5852, +372 5326 7153 Fax: +372 627 5858 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.portofpaldiski.ee

Paldiski Northern Port is a rapidly developing private-owned port that focuses on handling following types of goods: general and bulk cargo, Ro-Ro cargo, incl. new vehicles, container cargo, oversized project cargo. In order to meet the highest expectations of our clients, large investments have been made during the past few years. The Port has well-developed infrastructure, new quays, warehouses and open storage areas. All warehouses, quays and other key locations are accessible for cargo trucks and are connected to the inner railroad network. There are excellent road and railway connections to all destinations in Russia, the Baltic states, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, among many others.

8 9 Estonian Railways

Address: Toompuiestee 35, 15073 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 615 8610 Fax: +372 615 8710 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.evr.ee

Tallink Grupp – best on the Baltic Sea Efficient logistics, a flexible transport tariff policy and sales strategy based on trust enable Estonian Railways to provide world-class transport services to its customers. Powerful locomotives are ready to haul trains of up 8,000 Address: Tartu mnt 13, 10145 Tallinn, ESTONIA tons. Compliance with European security standards and close cooperation with other links of the logistics chain Phone: +372 668 8899 ensure the prompt arrival of your goods at any location in the world. E-mail: booking.cargo@.ee Tallinn-Moskva-Tallinn container train Website: www.tallink.com • As of 18 May 2007, Estonian Railways started up regular container train service to Moscow; • Currently, the train is scheduled twice a week; • The loaning of cars takes place at the Muuga and Paldiski Stations (in the ports); Long seafaring traditions are inseparable from the history and culture of maritime countries. Sweden, Finland, • The train arrives in Moscow in about three days; Estonia and other countries along the Baltic Sea coast have been at the crossroads of maritime voyages • The train comprises two contingents or 84 Estonian Railway platforms; throughout history. • Up to 120 TEU-s can be loaded on the train; Sea travel is a natural part of the daily lives of our nations and Tallink Grupp is here to make your trip an enjoyable • There are plans to allot a third contingent of platforms by the end of November 2008. and memorable experience. We are the biggest and most versatile provider of cruise and line travel in the region, operating nineteen vessels on seven routes, connecting four capitals on the Baltic Sea – Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm and . Our vessels will also take you to Rostock, , Kapellskär, Paldiski and Marienhamn. All of Tallinks ships on all the routes also carry cargo and passenger vehicles. Unique short cruises from Tallinn, Helsinki and Turku to royal Stockholm are the best way for getting acquainted with the idyllic archipelago of the northern Baltic Sea. The majestic cruise liners which sail under the Tallink and Silja Line trademarks are like comprehensive holiday centres - small cities planned for both children and adults to have a good time. We offer you attractive entertainment, delicious menus and pleasant service. All the vessels sailing under Tallink and Silja Line trademarks comply with today’s strict technical maritime rules. The safety of our passengers always comes first. The environment is also important to us. That is why we use the most modern technologies, which make our vessels extremely environmentally-friendly and safe. Tallink and Silja Line are all first-class icebreakers, which ensure easy traffic also on the usually frozen Baltic Sea in winter.

10 One market, different specialities, various players, a vast network.

A selection of companies in the Estonian logistics market

Balti Logistika AS

Address: Punane 73, 13619 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 605 6161 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.baltilogistika.com

Through a single point of contact we provide a full portfolio of supply chain management and logistics services that best fit a client’s needs. Providing high-quality services through a personal accounting approach, we make it comfortable, easy and fast for our customers to achieve their business goals. Cargohunters AS Airfreight, road freight, sea freight, combined transport, storage, distribution, integrated logistics and global supply chain solutions. UPS Supply Chain Solutions representative in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Address: Merivälja tee 5, Tallinn 11911, Estonia Phone: +372 630 0980 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cargohunters.ee

Cargohunters is a group of companies specialized in providing transport services, such as shipping, stevedoring, container transport and terminal operations. Cargohunters AS owns (directly or through subsidiaries) five cargo ships, the Matsu Rail Terminal near the Port of Muuga and other equipment for handling and transporting containerized and general cargo. Cargohunters AS activities include shipping, stevedoring, warehousing and terminal operations.

12 13 DPD Eesti AS

Address: Kalmistu tee 26F, 11216 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 613 0000 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dpd.ee

DPD offers its customers products and services for all their shipping requirements: from standard and express parcels via a range of service options to individual customer solutions – both domestic and international. The main services include B2B delivery of documents, parcels and shipments by road transportation, and since the beginning of the 2008, B2C services unique in the domestic market. The company offers door-to-door delivery in the Baltic’s and all over Europe. DPD has long-term experience and “know-how” in arranging next-day parcels distribution in Baltic States. In the Baltic’s more than 600 couriers and 30 depots ensure reliable and fast delivery.

CF&S Estonia LTD

Address: Ahtri 12, Tallinn 10151, Estonia Phone: +372 666 4400 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cfs.ee

Company provides a wide range of logistic services by sea, land and air. Representing China Shipping Container Line in Estonia and China Shipping Logistics in all three Baltic States. Member of Multiport Ship Agencies Network , FIATA, Estonian Chamber of C & I, Estonian Freight Forwarders Association , WWPC, APLN, CGLN, PPG. Subsidiaries in Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg), Latvia and Lithuania.

14 Estonian Post Ltd

Address: Pallasti 28, 10001 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 605 3201 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.post.ee

The main activity of Estonian Post Ltd is the provision of universal postal services. The company with the densest activity network in Estonia has more than 400 structural units. Activities include the delivery of letters, parcels and periodicals, Express, warehouse, transport and financial services. The shares of Estonian Post Ltd are 100% state-owned. The future aim is to implement hybrid mail, digital solutions, one-stop shopping package, and virtual post-offices.

Esteve Terminal AS

Address: Rae põik 10, 76806 Paldiski, Estonia Phone: +372 654 1500 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.esteve.ee

ESTEVE Terminal (ET) is one of the largest port operators in Estonia, operating in Paldiski South Harbour, the largest Ro-Ro port in Estonia. ESTEVE handles Ro-Ro cargoes, especially new cars, high and heavy cargoes, bulk and general cargoes, containers, provides indoor and outdoor storage, a customs terminal and bonded warehouse. ESTEVE provides forwarding services via its affiliated companies.

16 SCHENKER AS

Address: Kaabli 13, 10112 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 606 0600 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.schenker.ee

Worldwide integrated logistics competence and rail know-how under a single umbrella. With annual sales of 18 billion euros (2007), over 90,000 employees and over 2,000 company locations in all the important economic regions of the globe, DB Schenker stands for the transport and logistics activities of Deutsche Bahn. AS Schenker is part of the DB Group, which is one of the leading international providers of integrated logistics and freight forwarding services. The corporate office in Tallinn is located in a logistically favourable place right next to the airport. Branches are in Tartu, Jôhvi and Pärnu. SENSEI OÜ

Address: Kütise 17-5, 76505 , Estonia Phone: +372 659 6040 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sensei.eu

The principal activity of Sensei (“Teacher” in Japanese) is logistics and the execution of projects related to the management of supply and purchase chains and consulting. As of 2007, we also organize trainings for purchase and logistics. We base our activities on the SCOR model and Lean philosophy and have become Estonia’s leading organizer of logistics and purchase management conferences.

19 VIA 3L AS

Address: Kalmari tee 10, 75327 Lagedi, Estonia Phone: +372 680 2300 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.via3l.ee State Resources Centre trademark RRK VIA 3L is your professional partner in the Baltic food and consumer goods market providing a full range of the high-quality services. The company provides logistics services, warehousing and , Latvia and Lithuania with the highest service quality in the FMCG sector. Address: Rävala 8, 10143 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 666 3111 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rrk.ee

RRK is the leading developer and landlord of logistics parks in Estonia. Today RRK operates properties totalling 1.1 mio sq metres, including 160,000 sq metres of covered warehouses. All RRK sites are well-located near city centres, main ports and railway junctions. All RRK rental sites provide loigistics services, customs warehousing and licensed foodstuff handling options. Our portfolio includes development of logistics parks, port and container terminals; rental of logistics and industrial real estate.

Company’s main plans for future: development of a main container cargo distribution centre in Northern Europe, including 1 mio TEU intermodal railway container terminal, two port terminals, 500,000 sq metres of rental warehouses.

20 21 Tracking Center OÜ trademark Navirec Estonian Logistics Association Address: Pärnu mnt 158, 11317 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 658 0575 The Estonian Logistics Association is a vital link between the Estonian logistics community and logistics E-mail: [email protected] professionals worldwide. Through global marketing actions the Association assists its members in developing their businesses in target markets. It provides so-called all-in-one services – the customer can simultaneously find Website: www.navirec.ee overviews, business contacts and support. The Estonian Logistics Association actively expands cooperation between the leading logistics associations, Navirec is a high-tech vehicle tracking system. By using mobile date communications, satellite positioning, the research companies and universities all over the world. Useful and topical information about world trends, new Internet, and the personal computers that are on every desk today, Navirec allows for the real-time tracking of innovative ideas and best practices is mutually shared. equipment locations and the ability to see what has happened in the past. Navirec’s GPS-solution was chosen as one of the eight best projects in the World Summit Awards international competition for e-projects. Great interest The Estonian Logistics Association, as a partner of the Estonian Government, is deeply involved in the national law- from all over the world has already resulted in representatives in Latvia and Macedonia with more to come. making process and elaboration of logistics and transport policies. Our current priorities include Estonian maritime policy, the creation of an Estonian supply chain cluster, an Estonian investment and export competitiveness strategy and also participation of Estonia at the World Expo in Shanghai in 2010. The Estonian Logistics Association is continuously extending its network of representatives around the world to represent Estonia as a trustworthy logistics and transport partner and to develop more efficient cooperation.

22 23 Tallinn City Enterprise Board Estonian Logistics Association Vabaduse väljak 7, 15199 Tallinn, Estonia Post Box 119, Regati 1, 11911 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 640 4218 Phone: +372 509 9900 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: investor.tallinn.ee Website: www.logi.ee