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.
- 300 port foremen
- 2550 full-time stevedores
- 100-200 temporary stevedores on average
- 300-400 office staff
The member companies handle over 50 million tonnes of cargo annually (not including liquid bulk).
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 Kari Savolainen, Chairman
Steveco Oy
Managing Director Matti Esko, Deputy Chairman
Oy Rauma Stevedoring Ltd
Managing Director Markku Mäkipere, Member
Stevena Oy
Director Jorma Tirri, Member
Oy Hacklin Ltd