International rail transport

Your partner in the Nordics and globally

Nurminen Logistics offers reliable and environmentally friendly transport by train for your cargo between the Nordics, Europe and Asia. The Nurminen Nordic Hub® service package connects Finland, Sweden and Norway with regular rail connections, from which punctually planned onward transports take your cargo to Central Europe and further onwards to Asia.
Competitive advantage from logistics
Regular and scheduled rail freight makes it easier to plan your business and keep your customers happy.
Transport responsibly by rail
Trains are the most environmentally friendly mode of transport – you reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainability goals.
Fast door-to-door deliveries
We take care of the entire transport chain for you cost-effectively, including cargo pick-up and further transport.

Nurminen Nordic Hub® – your gateway to the world

We offer a scheduled, weekly rail connection from Haparanda and Umeå to Gothenburg, the largest port in the Nordic countries.

From Gothenburg, we transport freight by rail in containers and covered wagons all over Central Europe, with smooth access to our routes to Central Asia and China.

New! Less than Container Load -service in Europe 

We also offer LCL transport on Central European railways. You do not need to have large transport volumes to transport by train in an environmentally friendly way—a single pallet or box is enough! We offer a solution for companies of all sizes and industries.

Special expertise in project freight

When the challenges are great, we have the solutions. We deliver project freight safely and efficiently—on time and on budget. We plan and implement each transport individually with professionalism and solid experience.

Rail transport from Europe to Asia

We have extensive experience of rail traffic between Europe and Asia, which means that we can always offer you the best route.

Read more about rail connections between Europe and Asia
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CO2 calculator

Be a pioneer in green logistics and use a train – with our CO2 calculator, you can compare the carbon footprint of your shipment in different modes of transport.

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Frequently asked questions
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Here, you can find our frequently asked questions and answers to them. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact us.

  • How often do trains depart?

    Each of our routes has regular weekly departures. Our professionals will assist in finding the right schedules for you.

  • What kinds of goods can be transported by train?

    Rail freight is suitable for transporting a wide range of products – from components to passenger cars and chemicals. We carry full containers and break-bulk cargo.

  • Why should I switch from road transport to rail freight?

    Rail freight is a cost-effective, fast and environmentally friendly alternative to road freight. We also offer flexible door-to-door services that save you time.

  • Why is multimodal transport a good option?

    Multimodal transport combines the best aspects of different modes of transport in one solution, making it possible to optimise transport in terms of time, price and carbon footprint – rail freight can easily be combined with other modes of transport.

  • What information is required for booking?

    We need information about the sender and recipient, the freight information (dimensions, weight, cubic metres, quantity and content transported) as well as the commodity code and pick-up time. It is also important to know whether it is possible to place a load on top of the goods.

  • What are the benefits of rail freight?

    Rail freight is faster than sea freight and more affordable than air freight, especially on longer journeys. Environmental friendliness also makes it the most sustainable choice.

  • Do you serve private individuals?

    Our transport services are designed to meet the needs of businesses.

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Marjut Linnajärvi

VP, International Rail Operations and Sales
+358 40 571 5034 marjut.linnajarvi@nurminenlogistics.com

Mika Ritonen

Product Manager, Rail Nordics
+358 44 728 2727 mika.ritonen@nurminenlogistics.com

Elina Averio

Sales and Business Development Specialist
+358 41 731 1023 elina.averio@nurminenlogistics.com
Additional services
We view logistics as a service. We cater to all your needs from packaging to warehousing and from forwarding to transit services. We treat every consignment as unique and tailor the transport according to the customer’s wishes.
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