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Maritime logistics

Our dedicated fleet transports approximately 1.5 million tonnes of cargo annually, serving a diverse network of customers and suppliers. We offer flexible, tailor-made logistics services designed to meet the specific needs of each customer.

Our comprehensive service portfolio includes liner shipping, system shipping, project transportation, customs clearance, logistics administration, business process support and analytics, cargo care, and safety and security services.

Customer satisfaction is at the core of our operations. We generate added value throughout the entire logistics chain by offering reliable, responsible, and cost-competitive services.

Cutting CO₂ emissions across our supply chain

Our target is to reduce CO₂ emissions from our supply chain by 30% from 2018 levels by 2030. Achieving this requires continuous innovation across multiple areas.

Our renewed time-chartered fleet aligns with our sustainability targets and meets evolving environmental regulations.
We are constantly investigating the viability of low-emission marine fuels, such as bio-LNG, biodiesel, and emerging alternatives like methanol.
Our tailored sea transportation network and consolidated port operations form the foundation of sustainable maritime transport.
We collaborate with selected stevedoring companies on joint initiatives to calculate, allocate, and reduce emissions.
We maximize vessel capacity and optimize maritime logistics using environmentally advanced services and low-emission fuels.

Supporting BSAG's Ship Waste Action Initiative

We joined the Baltic Sea Action Group’s Ship Waste Action initiative in 2022 as part of our long-term collaboration with the non-profit foundation. Currently, we discharge ship-generated wastewater on land in our ports in Rauma, Hamina, Kotka, and Pietarsaari, in Finland. The nutrients are then recovered and repurposed for various circular economy solutions, including our own wastewater treatment processes.

UPM press release June 8, 2022

Our commitment

Fleet with modern technology

In our European maritime operations, we operate seven state-of-the-art dual-fuel vessels capable of running on both traditional marine gas oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Designed for the digital age, the vessels are equipped with cutting-edge onboard technologies that monitor emissions, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance mariner safety.

All vessels are ice-strengthened to ice class 1A and meet the highest technological, operational, and environmental standards. When powered by LNG, they achieve up to 25% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional marine gas oil. Additionally, they reduce nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) emissions by approximately 85%, sulphur oxide (SOₓ) emissions by about 99%, and soot particle emissions by 99%.

New LNG vessels decarbonize shipping operations

New modern technology LNG vessels have exceeded expectations

Time-chartered vessels on European routes

We offer shipping services aboard time-chartered vessels operating from Finland to Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France and Spain.

Our scheduled liner traffic offers regular routes between Finland and Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. Ports of call can be flexibly added to the rotation as needed. We also operate a fleet of roll-trailers and have extensive experience shiping anything from project cargo and RoRo units to high and heavy cargo, containers and wind turbine components.

For system traffic, we offer weekly, biweekly, and monthly services from Finland to Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and France. Southbound shipments typically carry forest industry products, while northbound volumes include raw materials. Our versatile fleet is well-equipped to handle break bulk, bulk, and project cargo in both directions.

Our fleet

Lady Christina

Built: 2000
Ice class: 1A
DWAT: 5 438

Lady Marie Christine

Built: 2022
Ice class: 1A
DWAT: 5 900

M/V Bore Way

Built: 2022
Ice class: 1A
DWAT: 6 775

Lady Mathilde

Built: 2022
Ice class: 1A
DWAT: 5 900

Lady Menna

Built: 2022
Ice class: 1 A Swedish / Finnish
DWAT: 5 900

Lady Monique

Built: 2022
Ice class: 1 A Swedish / Finnish
DWAT: 5 900

M/V Bore Wave

Built: during 2022
Ice class: Finnish/Swedish Ice Class 1 A
DWAT: 6 775

M/V Bore Wind

Built: during 2022
Ice class: Finnish/Swedish Ice Class 1 A
DWAT: 6 775

UPM Cargo Handling Manual

The UPM Cargo Handling Manual outlines the minimum compulsory requirements for handling, transporting, and warehousing our products. These requirements apply globally to all internal and external parties within the UPM logistics chain. We require all of our partners and suppliers to comply with all applicable international and national laws and regulations.

UPM Cargo Handling Manual

Check the UPM Cargo Handling Manual

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