Satamaoperaattorit

Our mission

The Finnish Port Operators Association produces information on the stevedoring sector, is active as a representative body for the sector and develops the sector's working methods and practices, with the aim of continuously improving the operating conditions of its member companies.

In support of this mission, the Association

promotes greater cooperation among its members
represents its members in labour market negotiations within the sector
concludes agreements for the sector with the labour market organizations and other parties, which are binding on its members
monitors general developments and economic trends in the sector and in the economy at large
issues information regularly to its members on matters of relevance to the sector
provides its members with guidance and advice on issues concerning the sector
maintains active contact

with the authorities

with political decision-makers

with Finnish business organizations

with other associations in the sector

with training and research organizations

with the media

with similar organizations in other countries and with international and other relevant bodies.

The Association operated under its original name, Suomen Lastauttajain Liitto, before changing it to Satamaoperaattorit ry, Hamnoperatörerna rf in 2003. The Association's English name is the Finnish Port Operators Association. The Association currently has 41 member companies operating in 25 different ports. These member companies employ approximately

300 port foremen
2100 full-time stevedores
150 temporary stevedores on average
300 office staff

The member companies handle over 50 million tonnes of cargo annually (not including liquid bulk).

Administration

The Association's decision-making power is vested in its general meeting, and its business is managed by the Board of Directors and by the Managing Director, assisted by the Association's office; the Managing Director is answerable to the Board. The Association's Managing Director is Mr Juha Mutru, Master of Laws. The general meeting convenes in spring and autumn every year.

Board of Directors:

Managing Director Henri Kuitunen, Chairman
Steveco Oy

Deputy for Managing Director, Kimmo Lehtinen, Member
Finnsteve Yhtiöt

Managing Director Markku Mäkipere, Deputy Chairman
Stevena Oy

Managing Director Björn Palm, Member
Oy Hacklin Ltd

Managing Director Jari Rantamaula, Member
Herman Andersson Oy

Managing Director Esa Torstensson, Member
Oy Hangö Stevedoring Ab