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ESTONIA - GOOD LOCATION for BUSINESS Norway Finland Sweden Helsinki St ESTONIA - GOOD LOCATION FOR BUSINESS Norway Finland Sweden Helsinki St. Peterburg Estonia Russia Riga Latvia Denmark Moscow Copenhagen Lithuania Russia Hamburg Belarus Berlin Poland Germany Warsaw From the High Middle Ages to date, the Baltic Sea 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 European Union country, - Estonian Government is developing the road Tallinn 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 Europe. 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 Port of Tallinn, 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, Paldiski 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: Estonian kroon (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 Tallinn Airport 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 Kuressaare, Kärdla, Pärnu and Tartu. 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 Paljassaare Muuga Tallinn Paldiski Saaremaa Port of Tallinn The largest port authority in Estonia Address: Sadama 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 Stockholm; - 7 million passengers per year – up to 100 ship movements per day; - About 300 cruise ship calls per season – about 375,000 cruise passengers. Muuga Harbour – 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: [email protected] 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 Riga. Our vessels will also take you to Rostock, Turku, 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.
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