Norwegian Cargo opens air freight service at Oakland International Airport

Express cold chain product now available to Scandinavia.    Norwegian Air Shuttle is offering air freight service between Oakland International Airport and Oslo-Gardermoen Airport and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Norwegian began offering passengers service between Oakland and the two cities in May.
   Norwegian offers drop off at Oakland, where cargo is bonded at the cold storage international container freight station. Cargo must be on hand 6 hours prior to the flight departure.   
   Norwegian accepts all types of general and perishable cargo with the exception of dangerous goods, live animals, human remains and oversized pieces. Airfreight is flown on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.   
   “The opening of Norwegian Cargo’s new facility at OAK and faster cargo shipment to Norway and Sweden is a significant business development for the area,” said Deborah Ale Flint, director of aviation for the Port of Oakland. “We look forward to the export and import of goods to and from Scandinavia, especially perishables like Nordic salmon and crab, that can be accommodated in the cold storage capable facility prior to making its way to kitchens and tables at fine restaurants throughout the region.”

Chris Dupin

Chris Dupin has written about trade and transportation and other business subjects for a variety of publications before joining American Shipper and Freightwaves.