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Australia exported around US$115 million in goods to Norway in 2025, down from close to US$196 million the year before, according to UN Comtrade data. Wherever that shipment falls in the range, shipping to Norway from Australia comes down to paying for speed or accepting a longer wait for a lower price.
This guide compares the air and ocean freight carriers that serve the route, including transit times, indicative costs, and customs requirements, to help you book with confidence.
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FedEx's extensive global network makes it a strong choice for time-sensitive parcels, commercial shipments and eCommerce orders travelling between Australia and Norway.
A 5 kg parcel sent from Sydney to Oslo using FedEx International Priority arrives within 2 to 3 business days from AUD $187.28 ex GST.
DHL is commonly used for urgent international deliveries, making it a popular option for businesses shipping documents, eCommerce orders and commercial parcels. Its strong European network supports fast delivery to Norway, with a 5 kg shipment from Sydney to Oslo using DHL Express Worldwide arriving within 2 business days from AUD $215.35 ex GST.
UPS offers a balance between economy and express international shipping, which works for businesses comparing delivery speed with overall freight costs. A 5 kg shipment from Sydney to Oslo using UPS Worldwide Expedited takes around 9 business days from AUD $251.33 ex GST.
UPS Worldwide Saver cuts that to around 2 business days, but at a higher price than Expedited, so faster delivery comes at extra cost with UPS.
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Maersk works well for businesses shipping palletised cargo, large export consignments and Full Container Load (FCL) freight where lower freight costs take priority over faster delivery.
Shipments to Norway usually route through European hub ports before reaching their final destination. Ocean freight pricing is quote-based because costs vary according to container type, cargo volume, shipping schedules and current carrier rates.
CMA CGM is a strong option for businesses shipping high-volume container freight through established European shipping networks. Services connect Australia with ports including Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Larvik and Brevik via European transhipment hubs. These services work well for large commercial export shipments.
Choose ECU Worldwide when shipping Less than Container Load (LCL) freight, as multiple consignments share container space to reduce shipping costs. It offers LCL services into Norway as part of its wider Nordic network, making it a practical choice for smaller international shipments that do not need a full container.
Your choice of carrier should be guided by shipment volume, container requirements and delivery timeframe, rather than the carrier name alone.
The same six carriers and both air and ocean freight services support shipments from Norway to Australia. Commercial imports may require an import declaration lodged with the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Goods imported into Australia valued at A$1,000 or less generally have GST collected at checkout by the overseas seller or marketplace; above that threshold, GST and any duty are assessed at the border.
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Every shipment to Norway must comply with Norwegian customs requirements before it can be released for delivery. Norway is not part of the European Union Customs Union and applies a standard 25% value added tax (MVA) to most imported goods, compared with Australia's 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Shippers must provide a commercial invoice that accurately describes the goods and includes the correct Harmonised System (HS) tariff code.
Couriers & Freight's customs clearance service can help prepare shipments for border processing.
Commonly restricted or prohibited items include:
Prepare the following documents before booking your shipment:
Prepare these documents before booking your shipment, and see the guide to preparing shipping documents for a step-by-step checklist.
Couriers & Freight's international shipping service lets you compare live air and ocean freight rates for your shipment to Norway in a single request, rather than contacting each carrier separately. Once you choose the service that fits your shipment size, budget and delivery timeframe, you can book and track the freight through the same platform.
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MHP
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$14
$15.50
$0
$15.50
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
MHP Large Item
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$62
$62
$60.10
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
Residential Pickup
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
--
$9
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Reidential pick up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential pick up 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
$0
$9
$158.87
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery up to 29kgs
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
--
$9.00
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Residential Delivery up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
--
$9
$158.57
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Tail Lift Pick up 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Pick up 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$45
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$85
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$120
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Tail Lift Delivery 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne
No Surcharge*
$250
$50-$250
$88
$88
$88
$44.07
$120
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Dead weight over 32KGS carton freight
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$70
$70
$70
$14.75
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.20 - 1.54
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5.40
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.55 - 1.85
No Surcharge*
$17
$20
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.86 - 2.20
No Surcharge*
$37
$40
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Pallet Surcharge
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Hand Unload Fee Carton
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$70
$70
$70
$47
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$61.50
Western Australia Regional Surcharge
No Surcharge*
%10
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
*Surcharges may apply to areas/deimensions not listed
**Prices correct of 16th September 2024
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