Transport and communications
The Ministry of Transport has overall responsibility for the framework conditions for postal activities, for the civil aviation, public roads and rail transport sector, ferry services forming part of the national road system, for coastal management, the marine environment and port and sea transport policy.
National Budget 2020
Full speed ahead in road and rail construction
“ We continue our efforts to improve the transport sector, thus contributing to an easier day-to-day life for most people, reinforcing the competitive advantages of our nation’s industries and developing the regions where people live and work. The Government is proposing to allocate NOK 75.4 billion to transport in 2020. This is an increase of more than 80 percent compared to 2013,” says Minister of Transport Jon Georg Dale, in connection with the Government presenting its National Budget proposal for 2020.
National Transport Plan 2018–2029 - English summary
The National Transport Plan 2018–2029 is aimed towards a Norway with increased mobility, decreased transport costs and reduced emissions.
Information for professional drivers
For information relating to professional transport (e.g. permits, winter tyres, road financing, roads and dimensions, digital technograph, dangerous goods/ADR, driving time and rest period), please visit the The Norwegian Public Roads Administration's website.
Related topics and insights
What's new
Latest news
- Sami language users do not have equal access or opportunities online Speech/statement 05/12/2019
- National Budget 2020: Full speed ahead in road and rail construction Press release 14/10/2019
- Norway and electric vehicles – a successful combination Speech/statement 09/05/2019
- Brexit: Norwegian driving licences will continue to be valid in the UK. Norwegian authorities are seeking to ensure full driver’s rights for holders of UK driving licences in Norway News story 05/04/2019
- Invitation to tender – scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2024 Press release 07/02/2019
- Environmental solution for the shipwreck of the WW II submarine U-864 Press release 15/10/2018
- The National Budget 2019: Continued focus on transport and communications Press release 09/10/2018
- Government wants Arctic internet Press release 23/03/2018
Documents
Latest documents
- Revised strategy for combating work-related crime (2019–) Plans/strategy 27/05/2019
- Invitation to Tender Procedure – Operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2024 Call for tender 07/02/2019
- Meld. St. 9 (2018–2019) - Wholesale and retail trade – when the customer is always online Report to the Storting 30/11/2018
- Invitation to Tender Procedure – scheduled regional air services (helicopter) Værøy-Bodø Call for tender 08/02/2018
Contact
Ministry of Transport
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +47 22 24 90 90
Address: Postboks 8010 Dep, 0030 Oslo
Visitor address: Akersgata 59 (R5), Oslo