Cargo to contribute to more intercontinental routes
Cargo is an important strategic focus for Avinor. The long-term goal is to enable cargo forwarders to establish their Nordic cargo hub in Norway. Avinor is now appointing a new dedicated Cargo Director while the current postholder transitions to leading Avinor's route development efforts.
![Eva Beate Lande takes over as Director Cargo from October 1st.](/data/images/public/17507039/17994855/b86c49cd-b8e7-4a39-81eb-ab0aba24dcf0-w_720.jpg)
As part of Avinor's strategic emphasis on cargo, two individuals are now dedicated to leading the work on route development and cargo. The up until newly Cargo Director, Martin Langaas, will assume the position of Senior Director Route Development, while Eva Beate Lande will join Avinor as the new Director Cargo from October 1st.
Ms. Lande joins Avinor from her position as Business Development Manager at World Courier. At Avinor, she will be part of the Traffic Development department, where she, along with a team of four people, will oversee the operation and development of cargo at Avinor.
"We are very pleased that Eva has accepted the task of driving forward Avinor's strategic focus on cargo. This is an important area for Avinor's development as a company and our position as a leading player in the cargo value chain, but also as a part of increased accessibility and attractiveness for Norway as a country. We look forward to having Eva on board”, says Gaute Skallerud Riise, VP Traffic Development.
The appointment of a dedicated Cargo Director aims to build upon the excellent work put in since Martin Langaas assumed the role in 2016, further strengthening Avinor's role as a central player in cargo and logistics. Strategically, cargo holds a high position on Avinor's agenda, with a goal of increasing the flow of goods in and out of the group’s airports. Utilization of available capacity in passenger planes is a crucial part of this task.
Ms. Lande will contribute to an increase in cargo and transport to and from Avinor's airports. In line with Avinor's traffic growth strategy, this involves a specific focus on developing Oslo Airport into Scandinavia's preferred cargo hub.
"I view this as a unique opportunity to combine my passion for logistics with a meaningful contribution to the cargo industry. Avinor's dedication to facilitating the green transition while remaining competitive through innovative solutions and improvements throughout the supply chain was one of the reasons why I accepted the job. Alongside Avinor's commitment to sustainability and continuous development, I look forward to exploring new ways of addressing challenges and creating positive outcomes for the company as well as the industry as a whole," says Ms. Lande.
Facilitation is key
Cargo is a significant contributor to making direct routes to markets outside Europe profitable. On these passenger routes, cargo from Oslo Airport can constitute over 30 percent of revenues. Facilitating the combination of passenger routes with cargo is critical to the attractiveness of Norway as a destination. This is an important step in increasing accessibility to our major international trading partners while simultaneously reducing travel time and emissions for travellers to and from these markets.
Together with industry stakeholders, Avinor is well underway towards the long-term goal of becoming a Nordic hub for cargo. In June, Oslo Seafood & Cargo Center (OSCC) inaugurated its new cold storage facility at Oslo Airport, and in the fall, Oslo Airport City will open its World Seafood Center for cold storage and processing of fresh fish.
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Avinor is a wholly-owned state limited company under the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications and is responsible for 44 state-owned airports. Avinor has taken a leading role in reducing climate gas emissions from the aviation industry, including the development of electric aircrafts and supplying sustainable jet-biojetfuel. Avinor provides safe and efficient travels for around 50 million passengers annually, half of which travel to and from Oslo Airport. Over 3000 employees are responsible for planning, developing and operating an efficient airport and air navigation service. Avinor is financed via airport charges and commercial sales. The air navigation services is organized as subsidiary wholly-owned by Avinor. Avinor's headquarter is in Oslo.
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