The lifting of pandemic-related restrictions can be clearly seen in the rising volumes of various modes of transport in July-September. Road traffic volumes have already recovered to almost pre-pandemic levels. In rail traffic, the volumes of cargo transport in particular are rising substantially. Growth has also begun in air traffic, albeit more slowly than in the rest of Europe.

The temporary truck park control system at the Vaalimaa border crossing will be discontinued on 7 August 2021. From then on, goods traffic will be directed from the parking area to the Customs service point using a system of traffic lights.

Have you ever met an oncoming vehicle with a warning sign and yellow flashing lights? Did you stop to marvel at the awesome column of vehicles that was transporting an exceptionally large load among regular traffic? An increasing number of drivers are now encountering special transports, which demands patience and sometimes also a quick reminder of the rules of the road.

Fintraffic is helping Finland to build a sustainable society, and considers the economic, social and environmental impacts of its own operations. Fintraffic has now joined the world’s largest corporate responsibility network, the Global Compact, which promotes human rights, environmental issues, labour rights, and anti-corruption.