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Volume of transport in domestic waterborne traffic decreased by 26 per cent in May 2024

release | Domestic waterborne traffic 2024, May

According to Statistics Finland’s preliminary data, the total volume of goods transported in domestic waterborne traffic was 0.3 million tonnes in May 2024. Transport in domestic waterborne traffic decreased by 26 per cent compared to May 2023. In May 2024, domestic water transport took place almost only in coastal waterways.

Key selections

  • In May 2024, timber and oil products were transported most in domestic waterborne traffic.
  • The fall in the volume of transport is mostly caused by decreased transport of oil products.
  • In terms of timber transport, preliminary data are supplemented at the end of the statistical reference year, which has an effect especially on the transport volumes of inland waters.
  • No transport was registered through the Saimaa Canal in May.

Timber was transported most in domestic waterborne traffic in May

Timber was transported most, in total 114,899 million, which was 37 per cent of all transport. Oil products were transported next most, 105,955 tonnes, making up 34 per cent of all transport. Preliminary data on timber transport are supplemented at the end of the statistical reference year.

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