Omniva opens logistics terminal at Airport City with more than twice the space
Omniva has opened its refurbished logistics terminal at Airport City, Tallinn Airport’s business district, where the company now occupies more than twice as much space as before. Airport City adapted premises within an existing cargo terminal building to meet Omniva’s needs, improving both air cargo handling facilities and working conditions for employees. On the day of the opening, Omniva and Tallinn Airport also signed a memorandum of understanding to develop international cargo connections.
Omniva was already operating in Tallinn Airport’s cargo area. Airport City found suitable new premises for the company in the building at Valukoja 32/4. Of the building’s total floor area of approximately 2,460 m², Omniva now occupies around 1,500 m², compared with its previous premises of approximately 700 m².
The adaptation involved refurbishment and technical upgrades on the ground floor, including improvements to the loading docks. New changing rooms, washing facilities, kitchen and break areas were designed and fitted out for employees. The building’s electrical, communications and access control systems were also reconfigured to suit its new use.
The larger, tailored premises enable Omniva to handle significantly higher volumes of air cargo while also providing better working conditions and an improved day-to-day environment for its team.
According to Veiko Keerberg, Chairman of the Management Board of Airport City, the collaboration with Omniva illustrates Airport City’s strength: “We do not simply offer businesses vacant space. We work with each client to find the most suitable overall solution for their operations. For Omniva, this meant adapting an existing terminal, fitting out staff facilities and workspaces, and reconfiguring technical systems. We can apply the same approach to other logistics and aviation businesses, making use of existing buildings or developing entirely new solutions where needed. The airport’s immediate proximity and Airport City’s development capabilities give businesses the opportunity to expand their operations in Tallinn, allowing us to grow alongside our clients.”
“For Omniva, the terminal at Tallinn Airport is much more than a place to handle cargo. It is our gateway to the world. By international standards, this terminal may not be large, but its importance cannot be measured in square metres alone. In Estonia, we are used to turning small opportunities into big achievements. Here, too, we see the potential to grow international cargo flows and strengthen Estonia’s connections with the rest of the world. Our partnership with Tallinn Airport gives us even better opportunities to do so,” said Sven Kukemelk, Chief Commercial Officer and Member of the Management Board of Omniva.
Part of the modernisation of the airport’s cargo area
The adaptation of the building at Valukoja 32/4 (Cargo 2) forms part of the wider modernisation of Tallinn Airport’s cargo area. The refurbishment of the cargo buildings aims to create a modern working environment, improve the indoor climate and lighting, reduce energy costs and upgrade building systems.
“It is important to us to provide air cargo handlers with modern solutions that meet their operational needs. People and a good working environment are essential, but it is equally important to create conditions that support businesses’ commercial objectives, efficient cargo handling and continued growth,” said Keerberg, commenting on the area’s future development plans.
AS Harju Ehitus is the main contractor for the refurbishment of the cargo buildings. Alongside Airport City, the project team for Omniva’s terminal included members of Tallinn Airport’s infrastructure team and representatives of Omniva.
A shared ambition to develop international cargo connections
The memorandum of understanding signed by Omniva and Tallinn Airport on the day of the terminal’s opening aims to strengthen international cargo connections through Tallinn. New connections based on market demand would give Estonian businesses additional opportunities to move goods internationally more quickly and directly. They would also strengthen Estonia’s links with global e-commerce and logistics flows.
Omniva’s focus is primarily on postal, e-commerce and logistics partners, as well as cargo flows. Tallinn Airport’s role is to support engagement with airlines and route development, and to work through infrastructure, service and operational requirements together with the relevant service providers.
