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Transport and communications

The Government wishes to create conditions for positive economic and social development in the whole country and it is therefore increasing its efforts in the field of transport and communications. A good and modern communication network throughout the country is a public responsibility. Transport and communications are an important prerequisite for a decentralised settlement pattern and economic development. The situation requires a variety of measures and a differentiated transport and communications policy in which the different policy elements are seen in conjunction.

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It is the Ministry of Transport and Communications that has overriding responsibility for issues relating to transport, postal services and telecommunications. The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs is responsible for sea transport and coastal administration.

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Information meeting on business opportunities in Norway as a result of the National Transport Plan 2014-23 and Upcoming Projects

[News story, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 16.05.2013]

On 22 May 2013, the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications will arrange an information meeting in Leipzig, Germany, on business opportunities in Norway as a result of the National Transport Plan 2014-23 and Upcoming Projects.

Time schedule for the 800/900/1800 MHz Auction

[News story, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 14.05.2013]

NPT has signed a contract with the UK based company DotEcon Ltd on consulting services for the award of frequencies in the 800, 900 and 1800 MHz bands. The start of the auction is planned for 2 December 2013.

Declaration of commitment for cooperation in airspace development between the governments of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway and Sweden

[Press release, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 23.04.2013]

- I appreciate the commitment by the Ministers of Transport regarding enhanced cooperation between the six States on this subject matter, says Chair of the NEFAB Council, Mr. Ottar Ostnes, Director General in the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications.

National Transport Plan 2014-2023: 50 per cent increase

[Press release, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 12.04.2013]

The National Transport Plan for the period 2014-2023 has an economic framework of NOK 508 billion, an increase of more than NOK 150 billion or 50 per cent.

Norwegian Petroleum Directorate asked to review major projects

[News story, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, 13.03.2013]

In response to the significant problems experienced on some recently completed development projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe has asked the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate to review certain major projects.

Norway cooperates with INTERPOL to stop fisheries crime

[News story, Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, 26.02.2013]

On Tuesday INTERPOL organized an international enforcement conference related to fisheries crime. At the conference INTERPOL launched its international collaboration effort Project SCALE. The project is intended to raise awareness of fisheries crime, assess the needs of vulnerable countries, establish national security groups and conduct operations to combat criminal activities at sea.

North European Functional Airspace Block (NEFAB) - Inaugural meeting of the NEFAB Council

[Press release, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 08.02.2013]

Following the entry into force of the NEFAB Agreement on 23 December 2012, the inaugural meeting of the NEFAB Council took place in Oslo on 6 February 2013.

North European Functional Airspace Block Agreement - entry into force

[News story, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 20.12.2012]

The State-level Agreement establishing the North European Functional Airspace Block (NEFAB) enters into force on 23 December 2012.

North European Functional Airspace Block Agreement - entry into force

[Press release, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 20.12.2012]

The State-level Agreement establishing the North European Functional Airspace Block (NEFAB) enters into force on 23 December 2012.

Air services negotiations with Japan

[News story, Ministry of Transport and Communications, 21.08.2012]

Norway, together with Denmark and Sweden, will hold air services negotiations with Japan on 10 – 11 October 2012. The main purpose of these negotiations is to conclude modern air services agreements for scheduled operations between Scandinavia and Japan.

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Ministry of Transport and Communications

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90
Fax: 22 24 95 70

Address

Post:
PO Box 8010 Dep
0030 Oslo
Norway

Visiting:
Akersgata 59 (R5),
Oslo
Norway

Transport and communications

Contact information

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90
Fax: 22 24 95 70

Address

Post:
PO Box 8010 Dep
0030 Oslo
Norway

Visiting:
Akersgata 59 (R5),
Oslo
Norway