Q&A – Frequently asked questions about security of supply and logistics
Nurminen Logistics works in close co-operation with the authorities and its customers to ensure the continuity of critical logistics operations for Finland, as well as the functionality of the world's food supply, which is considered to be critical by the Western community and the UN.

Below are the most common questions related to the topic and their answers.

  • How does the geopolitical situation affect the logistics sector?

    Unstable conditions radiate out to all aspects of society. In the current geopolitical situation, the companies of the Nurminen Logistics Group and its railway operations have been defined as being critical for the security of supply in Finland.

  • What is the importance of the logistics sector in the current geopolitical situation?

    The logistics sector is crucially important for the security of supply. Nurminen Logistics works in close co-operation with the authorities and its customers to ensure the continuity of critical logistics operations for Finland, as well as the functionality of the world's food supply, which is considered to be critical by the Western community and the UN and which secures the food supply of tens of millions of people.

  • What is the role of logistics in trade between the EU and Central Asia?

    Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries are important partners of the European Union in the Global Gateway programme. Investments in promoting Finland’s exports are also being made in the Central Asian region, which is significant in terms of security. As a responsible operator, Nurminen Logistics Plc develops environmentally friendly logistics services between the EU and Central Asia.

  • How is the forwarding and logistics industry regulated?

    As an AEO* operator, Nurminen Logistics Plc is under regulatory control and, in addition, the company has its own strict processes for monitoring its operations. Nurminen Logistics’ subsidiary, North Rail Oy, is also under continuous regulatory control as a holder of a railway operating licence. Finnish authorities and Finnish financial institutions have information related to the ownership and financing of the company.

    * AEO=A global business security programme for customs services in different countries that requires the fulfilment of strict licensing and security conditions.

  • On which routes does North Rail Oy transport freight?

    The routes of North Rail Oy, a subsidiary of Nurminen Logistics, are in Finland.

    In Finland, North Rail transports goods such as fertilisers – which are important to Finnish customers, the world's food supply and Finnish agriculture – from the Vainikkala border crossing station mainly to the Port of Hamina-Kotka, from where the fertilisers continue their journey to third countries. In addition, North Rail Oy transports green transition metals within Finland.
    Fertilisers and key metals supporting the green transition are not on the EU's sanction list. All of North Rail's customers are Finnish companies.

  • Who owns North Rail Oy?

    Nurminen Logistics owns 79.8% of subsidiary North Rail Holding Oy and Finnish investors own 20.2%.