Freight Transport and Logistics in Norway - Structures, Driving Forces and Competitiveness

The structure of the consolidated cargo segment seems rather well developed, with four competitors controlling the domestic market. Integration of operations in Norway, Sweden and Finland is expanding, giving rise to trans-Nordic terminal networks. So far no Norwegian operators have been able to compete effectively with the major Swedish operators on a Nordic level. Paradoxically, there seems to be a positive relation between industry fragmentation and profitability. Sectors with large units have during the last years seen meagre profits, while trucking companies and small niche operators have performed better.