The Nordic air cargo hub
Norway dominates the Nordic air freight market. Half of all air freight in the region comes from Norway, with volumes increasing by 10% annually since 2006. We expect further growth in the coming years and actively work capitalize on the growth opportunities ahead.
Experts in cold chain
The main drivers for air freight traffic at Oslo Airport are Norway’s seafood, oil and gas, and maritime sectors. Every day, around 650 tons of seafood are flown from Norway to Asia and North America. This has made us experts in cold chain – an important competitive advantage in the European market.
With more than 20 weekly freight flights and handling around 200 000 tons of air freight annually, Oslo airport is the largest full freither hub in Northern Europe. We expect the growth trend to continue for several years to come, driven by a growing seafood demand in Norway and a lack of freight capacity in Europe. This leads to the outbound air cargo from Norway remaining an underserved market, creating exiting opportunities for both new and existing players.
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From Norway to the world
Our intercontinental freight routes extend from Norway and Oslo Airport to Europe and large parts of Asia. The dedicated freight routes are supplemented by cargo carried on a wide range of passenger routes to North America and Africa, in addition to Europe and Asia. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the opportunities in the air freight market!
The Norwegian cargo market in numbers
Norway's share of Nordic air cargo
Annual air cargo increase since 2006
Airfreighted seafood leaving for Asia and North America daily
Flown from Oslo Airport in 2017
Meals of Norwegian seafood served globally every minute
Largest freight hub in Northern Europe
Cargo Vest: From capacity gap to competitive edge
Freight is not a byproduct of airport operations, but a cornerstone of Norwegian business, of seafood exports, and of the long-haul routes that only become profitable once freight capacity is in place. Large parts of Europe lack both freight capacity and modern facilities built for the logistics of the future. That is why we are now in a preliminary project for Cargo Vest – a purpose-built freight hub of international top-class standard, with everything gathered on the west side of the airport. If built, Cargo Vest will solve tomorrow's needs with today's infrastructure and lay the foundation for growth far into the future.
Avinor Cargo in the media
Cargo Airports - Interview Series: Eva Beate Lande, Avinor
From cold-chain expertise to inbound cargo growth, Avinor is using air cargo as a strategic lever for Norway’s economy.
Vil ha store endringer på Oslo lufthavn
Avinor vil at flyplassen bygges om og moderniseres fram mot 2040.
Big plans call for big conversations
Reliable, future-ready cargo infrastructure at Oslo Airport is not just an Avinor priority – it’s a shared national interest 🇳🇴
