Stevedoring

Efficiently and safely

Aava Shipping offers comprehensive stevedoring services in Mäntyluoto, Pori.

Our main products are bulk and bulk cargo and occasional project cargo. We handle a wide range of products, including:

- Forest industry products and raw materials: round wood, chips, pellets
- Circular economy products: recycled fuels, recycled steel (”scrap iron”)
- Bulk products: fertilisers (in large bags), road salt
- Project statistics: windmill components, special lifts
- Steel products: brush steels and nets

Stevedoring from professionals

Aava Shipping is an experienced port operator with stevedoring, warehousing and agency services as its core competences. We have modern equipment at our disposal, which allows us to handle cargo quickly and safely in all conditions.
We handle a variety of products every day - wood chips, round wood, industrial raw materials, circular economy products, as well as heavy project loads such as wind power components and special units. All loads are handled in accordance with customer requirements and safety guidelines.

The whole service chain from a single operator

In addition to stevedoring, Aava Shipping also handles warehousing and agency under one roof. One operator is responsible for all port logistics - saving time and costs, and keeping the flow of information clear.
Our services include:
Loading and discharging of vessels
Handling of road and rail loads
Indoor and outdoor storage
Processing project files
Weighing
Ship survey and coordination of port visits
All services are tailored to your needs - whether it's a one-off project or an ongoing collaboration.

We have a large and modern equipment, covering everything from pallet jacks to material handling machines.

The equipment is sized for each cargo and vessel, avoiding unnecessary waiting and ensuring efficiency.
Specialised equipment and tailor-made lifting solutions are available for handling project loads.

Safety at work is the foundation of Aava Shipping's operations.
All stevedoring operations are planned in advance and each step is carefully documented.
We use standardised checklists.

Our goal is zero deviation and zero delay.
Safety, quality and reliability are evident in every cargo, every time you visit a port.

The port of Mäntyluoto is well connected, with the Finnish national road 2 practically ending at Mäntyluoto Pier 1.The port has more than 2 km of quays with a maximum draught of 7.7-12 m. Other maximum vessel dimensions are 250 m long and 38 m wide.

Our staff consists of experienced port professionals with years of experience in stevedoring, cargo handling and ship services.

Find out more about the Port of Pori at portofpori.fi 

The port of Pori is an excellent winter port: ice class restrictions are usually always the lightest in Finland and the port remains operational all year round. The channel leading to the port is 8 nm long and easy to navigate. Towing equipment is always available if needed, Alfons Håkans has two tugs moored in Mäntyluoto.

A service you can trust

Aava Shipping's strength is agility and customer focus.
When a ship is in port, every minute counts - that's why we react quickly and act without unnecessary middlemen.
We're there when you need us, and we'll see the job through to the end.

Aava Shipping is the port operator you can rely on for all your stevedoring needs - whatever the day and whatever the weather.