Advantages of Estonia's logistic location

• Estonia is the geographical midpoint of Northern Europe and therefore the best place to set up distribution centres and to generate added value
• The historic Silk Road reaches Estonia - a most efficient trade route from Asia to North West Russia and Northern Europe
• Europe's most effective rail operator, Europe's most modern and up to date airport and the largest port at the Baltic Sea are all located in Estonia
• Estonians have a long term experience in trading with Russia that would ensure the goods dispatched reaching the correct destination safely and in a timely manner
• Upon forwarding the goods through Estonia, all the applicable European Union safety standards and requirements are enforced

Maritime Transport

• The largest port of Baltic Sea is located in Estonia, taking into account both goods and passenger traffic
• The deepest Baltic Sea harbours are in Estonia, able to receive also large ocean going vessels
• Estonian harbours are ice free and easily navigable all year round
• The water level in Estonia remains constant, there are no tides
• Europe's East most harbour is in Estonia, located only 25 km from the border between European Union and Russia
• Estonian waters are easily navigable
• Vessels have easy and safe access to Estonian harbours
• Europe's most efficient terminals are situated at the Estonian harbours, so the reloading of goods is performed faster than in other European harbours
• Estonian ports apply the European Union safety rules and regulations
• Estonian harbours are unique in Europe in the sense that there is still plenty of land available for the construction of new terminals
• Estonian harbours have the most modern infrastructure and technology in Europe
• In Estonia, free economic zones are located directly at the harbours

Rail Transport

• Estonian Railways is the most efficient rail operator in Europe
• Estonia and Russia are strategic partners in rail transport, connected by railroad tracks of the same width 1520 mm
• Estonians have an established long term cooperation with Russian rail transport organisations that would guarantee the goods dispatched reaching the correct destination safely and in a timely manner
• The region's only regular container train is operated between Estonia and Moscow
• Estonian Railways is willing to negotiate long term favourable price agreements
• Estonian Railways employs electronic exchange of data that would allow for pre-arrival customs processing

Terminal and Warehouse

• Europe’s most efficient terminals are situated at the Estonian harbours, so reloading of goods is performed faster than in other European harbours
• Estonian harbours are unique in Europe in the sense that there is still plenty of land available for the construction of new terminals
• Unique value added services and high flexibility of the specialised terminals and warehouses enable customers to trade in wide variety of goods and commodities directly from the distribution centre located in Estonia
• There are three main options available concerning industrial real estate like terminals, warehouses, distribution centres, manufacturing plans etc:  renting existing warehouse space or terminal areas, land lease for up to 99 years, customized development and construction of new premises based on customer’s specific demands
• Buying the land or existing premises is fourth considerable alternative, which is subject to negotiations with landlords

Air Transport

• Of European Union capitals, Tallinn is located nearest to Asia
• This geographical advantage gives Asian airlines an opportunity for a new, more cost-effective and competitive access to the European market
• Long-haul flights from Asia to Tallinn, connecting flights to other European destinations
• Shorter long-haul flight times and lower operating costs achieved by airplane 24 hour turnaround with only one aircraft rotation
• Connecting flights to European destinations in cooperation with existing carriers in Tallinn, or establishing a subsidiary airline in Tallinn
• EU market access with EU Open Sky Policy permits entering every European city with no restrictions