SF Airlines has launched a new freighter service to Oslo Airport as it looks to cater for e-commerce and seafood demand.
The service was launched on January 14 and is operated using a Boeing 767 freighter.
The flight operates from Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China and includes a stop at Astana International.
The cargo will include express packages, e-commerce goods, and export items such as Norwegian salmon destined for the Chinese market.
China is Norway’s largest seafood market in Asia and the fastest-growing globally, “emphasising the importance of stable logistics connections between Norway and China”, Oslo airport operator Avinor said.
“This is the first time SF Airlines is flying to Norway, and it is also Ezhou’s first freight route to Norway,” said Eva Beate Lande, director of Cargo at Avinor.
“This is a new milestone for Norwegian seafood exports and a testament to the strong cooperation between Norway and China.
“The new route will not only provide faster and more efficient access to the Chinese market but also strengthen Norway’s position as a leading seafood exporter.”
SF Airlines has been rapidly expanding in recent years and its fleet now stands at 87 aircraft, according to FlightRadar 24.
The airline has added an average of six freighters to its fleet each year since its launch in 2009.
Most recently, the airline added its first Boeing 737-800 freighter. The next generation narrowbody aircraft was delivered this month
