The Port of Oslo is a popular container port in Norway. The port has a favorable geographical location for international trade and logistics businesses, being in the center of the country, and connecting Norway with global markets. Its location in the northeast of Norway, close to the Baltic Sea and the Scandinavian Peninsula, gives the port an advantage in logistics operations for the markets of Northern Europe and the Baltic region. The port of Oslo has also received a reputational bonus, as the port's representatives are actively engaged in the implementation of green logistics technologies and join environmental initiatives. These features support the Norwegian economy and help develop the country internationally. This logistics guide provides an overview and opportunities to use the services of the Port of Oslo in 2023 to your advantage.
How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Oslo?
Container shipping rates to Oslo
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Oslo.
| Grangemouth - Oslo | From 1700 $ | Check rates |
| Bremerhaven - Oslo | From 1200 $ | Check rates |
| Rotterdam - Oslo | From 1200 $ | Check rates |
| Hamburg - Oslo | From 1200 $ | Check rates |
| Felixstowe - Oslo | From 1300 $ | Check rates |
| Shanghai - Oslo | From 1000 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until September 30, 2023.
Container shipping rates from Oslo
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Oslo.
| Oslo - Qingdao | From 1100 $ | Check rates |
| Oslo - Nhava Sheva | From 900 $ | Check rates |
| Oslo - Gdynia | From 1200 $ | Check rates |
| Oslo - Doha | From 1000 $ | Check rates |
| Oslo - Copenhagen | From 1500 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until September 30, 2023.
Location of Oslo
Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Oslo.
Scheduled departures and arrivals from and to Oslo
Scheduled departures from the port of Oslo
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Departure date (approx) | Documents cut-off | Cut-off |
| CSCL NEPTUNE | OPE6UE1MA | 27 July/2023 | 21 July/2023 | 22 July/2023 |
| NYK RIGEL | 070W | 25 July/2023 | 21 July/2023 | 22 July/2023 |
| TSINGTAO EXPRESS | 3226E | 28 July/2023 | 24 July/2023 | 25 July/2023 |
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Oslo
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Arrival date (estimated) |
| CMA CGM BARRACUDA | 0HFF8S1MA | 25 July/2023 |
| PEYTON LYNN C | 029 | 26 July/2023 |
| GUI HAI 101 | 020N | 19 July/2023 |
How long does it take to move cargo to Oslo?
| Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) |
| China | Qingdao | Oslo | 41 |
| UAE | Jebel Ali | Oslo | 40 |
| United States | Houston | Oslo | 20 |
| United Kingdom | Grangemouth | Oslo | 10 |
| Netherlands | Rotterdam | Oslo | 5 |
| Germany | Hamburg | Oslo | 3 |
Longest transit time to Oslo
The average time it takes to transport a container from Qingdao to Oslo and from Jebel Ali to Oslo is 40-41 days. The next longest route is Houston - Oslo, with an average of 20 days.
Shortest transit time to Oslo
Typically, a container can be shipped from Grangemouth to Oslo in 10 days. At an average of 5 and 3 days, the routes from Rotterdam to Oslo and Hamburg to Oslo are the next quickest alternatives.
Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Oslo using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Oslo
| Origin | Destination |
| Shanghai | Oslo |
| Gdansk | Oslo |
| Hamburg | Oslo |
| Jebel Ali | Oslo |
| Rotterdam | Oslo |
You can find a freight rate for your route on SeaRates.com. If you would like to receive a customized quote, please send a request, and our manager will contact you and provide a personalized offer based on your shipping requirements.
