How it started
With over 2.3 million tonnes of fresh fish exported in 2023, seafood has emerged as Norway’s second-largest exported commodity, surpassed only by oil and gas. Emphasis has consistently been placed on efficient and environmentally sustainable production, with experts projecting steady expansion for the Norwegian seafood industry in the future.
Despite the majority of Norway’s seafood being farmed in Northern (Arctic) Norway, logistic solutions have traditionally centered around air freight hubs in the southwest or southeast parts of the country – particularly Oslo. Recognizing the inefficiency of this approach, PCN AS has pioneered the establishment of direct air freight transport from Northern Norway through Harstad/Narvik Airport.
This strategic move has enabled exporters and buyers to significantly reduce transportation time from fish farms to air freight hub, as well as enhance estimated times of arrival (ETA) to final destinations. Our innovative logistics solutions at Harstad/Narvik Airport ensure the delivery of superior quality and fresher products to the market, strengthening the competitiveness of the Norwegian seafood industry.
Next step
We are currently working with our partners towards funding a brand new terminal.
By 2030 it is expected that the potential volume of «airborne» fish from the Arctic region of Norway will be approximately 150.000 tons. Our goal is for PCN AS to handle 25% of this via our terminals Harstad/Narvik Airport.
Furthermore, together with local councils and private partners, we are exploring the possibility of establishing rail freight from Narvik via Sweden to the European continent. This would provide an efficient and more sustainable solution, enabling the transport of over 450,000 tons of fish directly to the European market.
Contact – Adminstration
Terminal mananager:
Edvard Winther
+47 95822403
Edvard.Winther@pcnas.no
General Manager:
Stig Winther
Stig@pcnas.no