Shipping from China to Norway

Sea Freight Service

Sea freight is ideal for bulk cargo and heavy shipments. Norway’s long coastline provides access to several major container and general cargo ports.
Main Chinese ports of origin: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen.
Norwegian ports of entry:
Port of Oslo – largest container port in Norway.
Port of Bergen – handles oil, seafood, and general cargo.
Port of Stavanger – specializes in energy and offshore industries.
Port of Kristiansand – important for southern Norway imports.
Port of Drammen – major car import terminal.
Transit time:
China – Norway (direct or via European hubs): 30–40 days.
China – Rotterdam/Hamburg – Norway (transshipment): 28–35 days + 2–5 days inland/feeder shipping.

Air Freight Service

Air freight is the fastest option for urgent cargo, electronics, and perishables.
Main Chinese airports of origin: Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG).
Norwegian airports of entry:
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) – main international cargo airport, handling general freight, e-commerce, and perishables (especially seafood).
Bergen Airport (BGO) – specializes in seafood and perishable logistics.
Stavanger Airport (SVG) – cargo linked to the energy industry.
Trondheim Airport (TRD) – regional cargo operations.
Nearby alternative hubs used for Norwegian cargo: Copenhagen (CPH, Denmark), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN, Sweden), Helsinki (HEL, Finland).
Transit time: 5–8 days (airport-to-airport) + 1–3 days customs and delivery.

Rail Freight Service

Rail freight is a cost-effective alternative to air freight, faster than sea freight, and environmentally friendly. Norway does not have direct China-Europe rail lines but uses hubs in Europe for onward connection.
Main Chinese rail departure cities: Xi’an, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Yiwu.
European rail hubs: Warsaw (Poland), Duisburg (Germany), Hamburg (Germany).
Onward connection: Goods continue by truck or short rail transfer into Norway (via Sweden or Denmark).
Norwegian inland points: Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim.
Transit time: 20–25 days (China → Central Europe) + 2–4 days onward transport into Norway.