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Volume of transport in domestic waterborne traffic decreased by 35 per cent in July 2024

release | Domestic waterborne traffic 2024, July

According to Statistics Finland’s preliminary data, the total volume of goods transported in domestic waterborne traffic was 0.3 million tonnes in July 2024. Transport in domestic waterborne traffic decreased by 35 per cent compared to July 2023. In July 2024, domestic water transport took place almost only in coastal waterways.

Key selections

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

Oil products were transported most in domestic waterborne traffic in July

Oil products were transported most, in total 139,014 million, which was 53 per cent of all transport. Timber was transported next most, 40,559 tonnes, making up 16 per cent of all transport. Preliminary data on timber transport are supplemented at the end of the statistical reference year.

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