Norwegian seafood exports to Asia have been disrupted after new fighting in the Middle East led to airspace closures across the region, IntraFish reports.
The conflict, involving attacks between Israel, the United States and Iran, has forced airlines to avoid parts of the Middle East. The region is a key hub for global air cargo, and the restrictions have made flights between Europe and Asia longer and more complicated.
Because fresh seafood must reach markets quickly, the impact has been immediate. Shipments from the Gardermoen Perishable Center at Oslo Airport dropped from around 580 tons on a normal Tuesday to about 260 tons earlier this week.
To ease the situation, Norwegian airport operator Avinor has arranged two extra cargo flights from Oslo on March 12 and March 19. The flights will mainly carry fresh seafood, including Norwegian salmon, to Asian markets.
