WWL and ROLF SCS team up in Russia

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and ROLF SCS have confirmed that they are in the final stages of discussions to establish a joint venture between their Baltic and Russian terminal activities.

The JV will operate the auto and ro-ro terminals in Kotka in Finland, Petrolesport port in St Petersburg and Vostochny in Far East Russia, which constitute the principal entry ports by sea into Russia.

WWL and ROLF SCS provide vehicle logistics in the Baltic and Russia for many of the world’s major vehicle manufacturers. The joint venture will enable WWL and ROLF SCS to provide international vehicle manufacturers with increased flexibility and choice in their options for the import of cars and ro-ro cargo into Russia and neighbouring CIS countries.

WWL has operated in Russia since 2003. Including the joint venture, WWL operates a global network of thirteen terminals, as well as more than forty technical services facilities for the vehicle, high & heavy equipment and break bulk market segments.

ROLF SCS has an on-going infrastructure investment program, including land for vehicle storage, technical services facilities, transporters and warehousing. The company acquired St. Petersburg-based Elit-Trans, signed exclusive contracts with ports in St. Petersburg (Petrolseport) and Nakhodka (Vostochny port in the Far East), and opened its first specialised automotive warehouse as well as a distribution hub in St. Petersburg and its first regional terminal in Naberazhnye Chelny.