New Freight Route Between China and Norway Strengthens Trade and Seafood Exports
Early in the morning of 14 January 2025, a freighter from SF Airlines departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China, bound for Oslo Airport. This marks the official launch of the Ezhou–Oslo freight route. “This is the first time SF Airlines is flying to Norway, and it is also Ezhou’s first freight route to Norway,” says Eva Beate Lande, Director of Cargo at Avinor.

The new route will strengthen air freight connections between the two countries. The cargo will include express packages, e-commerce goods, and export items such as Norwegian salmon destined for the Chinese market.
Oslo Airport plays a central role in Norway’s seafood exports. China is Norway’s largest seafood market in Asia and the fastest-growing globally, emphasizing the importance of stable logistics connections between Norway and China.
Ezhou Huahu International Airport, Asia’s first dedicated cargo hub, has made significant investments in infrastructure for international freight and customs processing, facilitating increased trade between the regions.
“This is a new milestone for Norwegian seafood exports and a testament to the strong cooperation between Norway and China,” says Eva Beate Lande, Director of Cargo at Avinor. “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.”
For SF Airlines, this marks the beginning of its international expansion for the year. The company will continue to strengthen its global network and provide safe, efficient, and competitive air logistics.
About SF Airlines:
SF Airlines was established in 2009 as the air-based logistics arm of SF Express, one of China’s leading logistics companies. The airline operates a fleet of freighters and serves both domestic and international routes.
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Eva Beate LandeAvinor AS / Cargo
Tel:+47 47763424Eva.Beate.Lande@avinor.noImages
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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