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Political strikes continue – effects to our operations

12.2.2024 | CURRENT

Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT and Trade Union Pro are organising a three-day strike in all Finnish ports from Wednesday to Saturday morning, starting on 14 February 2024 at 6 am and ending on 17 February 2024 at 6 am.

SA-TU Logistics Oy’s terminal and transport services and Customs Support customs clearance services will operate normally, but during the strike all operations in the ports will stop.

Containers left unhandled at ports may result in additional costs (including container and field charges). The strikes will also cause congestion in our terminal handling amd transportation services when the situation is relieved after the strike ends.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers.

Widespread political strike affects our operations in the coming days

30.1.2024 | NOTICE

Exceptionally widespread strikes will bring Finland to a standstill in the last days of January and the first days of February. The strikes will affect air traffic, ports and the transport sector, with the participation of the Trade Union Pro, the Aviation Industry Union IAU, the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT, the Finnish Transport Pilots’ Federation SLL and ERTO-union, among others. The AKT strike will cover all Finnish ports from 6 a.m. on 1 February 2024 until 6 a.m. on 3 February 2024.

SA-TU Logistics Oy’s terminal, transport and Customs Support customs clearance services will operate as normal, but during the strike, operations will be suspended at both ports and airports.

Leaving containers at ports may result in additional costs (including container and field charges), as will leaving shipments at airports. The strikes will also cause congestion in our services for terminal handling and transport of containers when the congestion is relieved after the strike ends.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers.

SA-TU Terminal office customer service moves to Terminal 1 from 4th December

TERMINAL OFFICE | NEWS | 30.11.2023

The SA-TU Terminal Office customer service will be centralised to the A1 Terminal building. The relocation of the terminal office to the A1 terminal (address: Seilorinkatu 1, Logistics Area N) will ensure that freight handling services can be accessed from a single location as usual. The Terminal Office will be located at the terminal from Monday 4 December 2023. Access to the office is via door A16.2.

Please note that with the change, customer service at the Gatehouse-building counter will only be available by separate agreement. The need for counter service must be notified in advance so that service can be arranged. A separate service fee will be charged for this service from the beginning of 2024. Separately agreed printing services under existing contracts will continue.

Map of Vuosaari Harbour area

New limitations concerning imports of steel products of Russian origin take power 30th September

Following the Russia invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission has restricted imports of steel products from third countries for goods incorporating products of Russian origin.


As of 30 September 2023, the import declaration must indicate whether the products to be imported (classified under commodity codes 7206 up to and including  7229 and 7301  up to and including 7326) contain originating Russia. This is laid down by the European Commission in Article 3g, paragraph 1 letter d of EU Regulation 833/2014 . 

This origin must be proven by the importer in collaboration with the producer by means of a MTC document (Mill Test Certificate) or other document accepted by the Finnish Customs. The presentation of a MTC document is a requirement within the import declaration process and must contain at least the following information : 

  • For semi-finished products (not fully finished product), a MTC must be added that shows at least:
    • The name of the production facility; 
    • The name of the country associated with the ‘heat number’ (country of the ladle of melting); 
    • Classification (commodity code) of the product (6-digit). 
  • For complete end products, a MTC must be added that shows at least:
    • The name of the production facility; 
    • The name of the country associated with the ‘heat number'(country of the ladle of melting); 
    • Classification (commodity code) of the product (6-digit);
    • The name of the country and the name of the facility where the following operations or  processing operations are carried out, as relevant:
      • Hot-rolling
      • Cold- rolling
      • Hot dipped metallic coating
      • Electrolytic metal coating
      • Organic coating
      • Welding
      • Piercing/extruding
      • Drawing/pilgering
      • ERW/SAW/HFI/Laser welding

Due to these changes, Customs Support will take measures in order to ensure the compliance of customs clearances relating to steel and iron products. This will cause some changes in the clearing requirements where we would need your collaboration and consideration so that we can ensure a fluent clearance process for all compliant goods:

  • If there is an origin Russia, Customs Support is entitled to refuse the import declaration as it is not allowed to import these goods to the EU.  
  • Customs Support must receive a copy of the MTC document with each order for entry. 
  • In addition Customs Support has drawn up a letter of indemnity (LOI). This LOI must cover each assignment related to these restriction measures.
  • Preferential documents (EUR.1, statement of origin) or non-preferential documents (COO) are not sufficient to prove origin under this measure. Despite the fact that the origin meets the requirements of the (non) preferential documents, the products can always contain a percentage or parts from Russia. 

Please note that the customs authorities have the right, in case of any doubts, to request additional supporting documents which could further prove the origin. 

If you have any questions or doubts, please feel free to reach out to us. We thank you for your collaboration and understanding in this matter. 

Customs: A valid EORI number is compulsory when importing

EORI NUMBER ON IMPORT CLEARANCE | CURRENT | 25.9.2023

Since the beginning of September, the Finnish Customs has enhanced controls on the use of EORI numbers in customs declarations, and a declaration without a valid EORI number will not be accepted by the clearance system anymore.

Under current legislation, the declaration must include a valid EORI number, and a VAT number, for example, is not sufficient information. The number is on the responsibility of the importer and is required both from the importer and, where applicable, from the importer’s representative in customs declarations. For this reason, we ask for the EORI number at the time of customs clearance.

If your company is planning to import, make sure you have a valid EORI number. Please note that it may take a few days for the Customs to issue the number.

Read more and apply on the Customs website: EORI

Read more about our customs declaration service in the Customs Support article.

Exceptional weather conditions affect our operations

Southern Finland is currently experiencing very exceptional weather conditions. Poor weather conditions are expected to continue difficult due to heavy and continuous snowfall and wind. This situation will hamper operations, slowing down normal goods handling, movement in the terminal areas and transport operations.

While we will do our best to ensure a smooth service, the snow conditions will inevitably affect our normal operations by causing vehicles and machinery to become stuck and slowing operations. Naturally, we are also affected by hindrances in the work of other operators for the same reason. As a result, delays and missed deadlines are very likely. We request for your patience in this matter.

Avoin työpaikka: Asiakaspalvelija/Ajojärjestelijä

30.12.2022:

Haemme SA-TU Logistics Oy:n palvelukseen asiakaspalvelijaa/ajojärjestelijää:

SA-TU Logistics on kotimaan logistiikkapalveluihin keskittyvä yhtiö, joka on yksi oman toimialansa edelläkävijöitä Suomessa. Yhtiömme kuuluu Euroopan laajuiseen tullauspalveluita tekevään Customs Support -konserniin. Tullauspalveluiden lisäksi tarjoamme asiakkaillemme kotimaan kuljetuspalveluita sekä tavarankäsittelyä.

Työtehtäviin kuuluu mm.
-Kappaletavarakuljetusten tilausten vastaanottaminen sekä järjestelmään syöttäminen
-Tilausten välittäminen kuljettajille ja kuljetusliikkeille
-Jatkuvaa yhteydenpitoa asiakkaiden, yhteistyökumppaneiden kanssa
-Laskutus ja ostolaskujen käsittely

Hakijalta toivotaan
-Sujuvaa suomen ja hyvää englannin kielen taitoa
-Hyvää paineensietokykyä ajoittain kiireisessä ilmapiirissä
-Joustavuutta sekä luotettavuutta tehtävien hoidossa
-IT-osaamista
-Kuljetuskaluston tuntemusta
-Kuljetusmuotojen-, tullidokumenttien- ja satamatoimintojen tuntemusta
-Hyvää taitoa hoitaa itsenäisesti tehtäväkenttää muun kuljetusosaston henkilökunnan opastuksella
-Aiempaa kokemusta vastaavista tehtävistä

Me tarjoamme sinulle työtä viihtyisissä toimitiloissa Vuosaaren satamakeskuksessa. Työntekijä tulee työskentelemään kuljetusosastolla ja päästen näin osaksi iloista SA-TU -tiimiä.
Paikka täytetään heti sopivan henkilön löydyttyä. Toivomme yhteydenotot ja hakemukset CV:n ja suosituksien kanssa sähköpostilla osoitteeseen rekry@sa-tu.com.
Tarvittaessa lisätietoja puhelimitse/sähköpostilla antaa Pauli Huuhtanen.

Lisätietoja tehtävästä antaa:
Pauli Huuhtanen
tel: +35844 580 3550

Ilmoitus on julkaistu TE-palveluiden verkkosivuilla.

Customs Support expands European footprint to the Nordics with the acquisition of SA-TU Logistics in Finland

Customs Support, the #1 neutral and digital partner for customs declarations in Europe, announces the acquisition of SA-TU Logistics. The commitment of Customs Support to being in close presence to its clients is hereby strengthened. This acquisition marks Customs Support’s ambition to become the leading customs partner for clients across Europe

Founded in 1987, SA-TU is a highly experienced and digital provider of customs clearance and related services for the Finnish market. Next to customs documents SA-TU is offering tailored advice on customs procedures, VAT calculations for import and real-time monitoring. SA-TU can create electronic customs clearances at all border-crossing points in Finland. Additionally, SA-TU successfully provides cargo handling and transportation services to its customers in Finland. By making tens of thousands of electronic customs clearance declarations annually SA-TU is a great fit with Customs Support.

“By joining Customs Support we are able to benefit from the knowledge and experience of a dedicated customs broker with a well-thought digital approach to the market. Our visions are fundamentally aligned and being part of a European customs platform will improve the value proposition to our clients as well as Customs Support’s clients. We are looking forward to the collaboration!”
– Tero Melasniemi, Vice President of SA-TU Logistics Oy.

“We are excited about entering the Nordics as a next step in our strategic expansion. With SA-TU joining the Customs Support family we are not only entering the Northern part of Europe, but we are also expanding our digital footprint and we can offer our clients more extensive customs services. This acquisition marks a big step in our ambition in becoming the #1 digital customs broker in Europe. We believe that the clients of both companies will benefit substantially from SA-TU joining the Customs Support family.”
– Frank Weermeijer, CEO of Customs Support Group

About Customs Support Group:
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Customs Support Group is Europe’s leading independent, digital and neutral provider of customs services employing >1,000 dedicated customs professionals serving over 12,000 customers annually. Through our extensive service offering and digital capability, we consistently support our customers in maximising regulatory compliance, achieving operational efficiencies, import duty optimisation, duty planning, and ongoing development for a constantly shifting customs landscape.

In addition to traditional brokerage and digital services, Customs Support Group offers customs consulting and gas measurement services. The company is currently active in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Poland, Italy, and Switzerland.

In Europe, Customs Support Group serves many cross-border clients in several industries such as automotive, food and beverage, and many more. Customs Support is the frontrunner in digital customs and invests substantially in the digitalisation of the customs process.
For more information, please visit https://www.customssupport.com/

About Castik Capital:
Castik Capital S.à r.l. (“Castik Capital”) manages investments in private equity. Castik Capital is a European Private Equity firm, acquiring significant ownership positions in European private and public companies, where long-term value can be generated through active partnerships with management teams.
Founded in 2014, Castik Capital is based in Luxembourg and focuses on identifying and developing investment opportunities across Europe. Investments are made by the Luxembourg-based fund, EPIC II SLP. The advisor to Castik Capital S.à r.l. is Castik Capital Partners GmbH, based in Munich.

If you are the owner of a customs brokerage, gas measurement or other related services business and would like to know more about the possibilities of your business joining Customs Support, please contact Sebastian Ootjers – Director M&A and Corporate Development at sebastian.ootjers@customssupport.com.

If you have any questions, please refer to our Communication department at marketing@customssupport.com.

New IPAFFS system to be used when exporting products of animal origin to Great Britain

Great Britain is introducing the new IPAFFS system for importing products of animal origin from the EU in early October. Notifications must be given 24h before the consignment arrives in Great Britain. In addition, export products must also have a health certificate from the country of origin. Notifications will be submitted via the Traces system and SA-TU is now also able to provide these notifications on behalf of the exporter.

More information is available from Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and from SA-TU contact person.

Improved integration capability – better service

A few years ago, we decided to begin to improve our integration capability. We deployed an integration bus which has allowed us to connect to our customers’ and partners’ systems significantly more quickly and in a more controlled way than we could previously using point-to-point connections. We also obtained the best tools for the required data conversion and the best experts to carry out the integration.

To continue these development projects, we will be introducing new operative systems to the terminal, the warehouse, and transport services at the end of this year. This will also provide us with the opportunity to combine all of our operations in a single master data database for the first time. This will help us to further refine the ways we serve our customers in the extranet and by using electronic data interchange so that we can provide more flexible and cost-efficient service. You could say that SA-TU’s ICT has put the pedal to the metal and things will only accelerate from here!

If you’d like to know more about our integration opportunities and easier ways of booking our services, please get in touch with your SA-TU contact person.

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