The Cargolux Group will add a direct flight from Oslo to Luxembourg on November 1, 2016.

“We are very happy to introduce Oslo to our network,” says Niek van der Weide, EVP of sales and marketing. “The response from our customers has been phenomenal and we appreciate the way they welcome us in Norway. The firm support of our clients shows that our personal attention and dedication to the needs of our partners in the market is noted and appreciated.”

The service will be operated once a week with a Boeing 747-8F and will cater to the cool chain needs of Norwegian shippers.

“The seafood industry requires more direct capacity to the most important markets in Asia and the US,” said Martin Langaas, manager of cargo development at Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned airport operator. “We are continuously working to facilitate more direct capacity from Oslo Airport and through Cargolux, the seafood industry will have access to yet another desirable network to the most important overseas markets.”

Other items expected to be carried on the flight include shipments for the oil and gas industry, according to Cargolux.