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“We are actively seeking new business opportunities from commercial and maritime companies across the world. We have the flexibility to provide everything a customer may need as soon as they may need it.”KOKKOLA NOW ON LOCATION UNDER MOSCOW SKIESPort of Kokkola is developing and expanding its activities in Russia and CIS countries by opening a new office in the centre of Moscow. The new facility will help the port improve and develop partner relations in Russia and respond faster to the needs and demands of its growing list of Russian-based clients.Kauko Tanninen has been appointed Port of Kokkola’s Moscow manager. He offers over 20 years of experience in Russia in many industries, including mining and logistics.Says Kauko: “When establishing business relations in Russia, it is extremely important to listen and discuss issues and own and create many personal contacts. Here, the quality and honesty of Finland and the Finnish mentality are valued, and it is important to create trust between the client and supplier. When services on offer are good, then it is an honour for me to provide them – and Kokkola is an excellent example of a Finnish port providing world-class services.”The port’s Moscow office is located at 119034, Prechistenka Street 40/2, entrance 2, 5th floor. Tel: +7 495 785 3779Fax: +7 495 788 11 3Email: Moscow.office@portofkokkola.fi Kauko Tanninen can be reached on +7 985 226 1491 or by email at kauko.tanninen@portofkokkola.fiPORT OVERVIEWMr. Witting adds: “At Kokkola we customise the entire logistics chain to customers’ individual requirements using long-standing partners known to deliver excellent services at affordable rates. Our pricing policy is simple and clear-cut. Our quotes specify a single price covering the vessel, port,The port has deliberately segmented its markets geographically. Russian transit traffic plays an important role and traffic from Russia travels directly into the port by rail. Russian railways have the same gauge rail lines as Finland, allowing goods wagons to travel with ease directly between onelarge industrial units, including companies based in the Kokkola region and organisations that are active in Finland’s booming mining sector.8stevedoring, warehousing and country and another. Kokkola alsoKokkola is home to some of Finland’s leading chemical companies and the city’s port is renowned for its fast and efficient handling of dark and light bulk and liquid chemicals. The port also handles general cargo,transportation costs.”serves Central and Northern Finland’sPORT OF KOKKOLA HANDBOOK & DIRECTORY