Environmental Advantage
Each shipment begins underground, where the rock is crushed, sorted and transferred directly to the loading area. Digital tracking follows every batch through production, storage and shipment, giving customers full traceability from the mountain face to their facility.
Sea freight remains the cleanest large-scale transport method available. Combined with hydropower mining and short internal routes, total emissions per tonne are among the lowest in the industry. Optimised shipping schedules and bulk handling keep both cost and environmental impact down.
Factor | Result |
|---|---|
Road distance | ≈ 500 m from mine to quay |
Fuel use | Significantly lower than road or rail |
Carbon footprint | Up to 40 % lower than comparable land transport |
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From fjord to factory, Norwegian Anorthosite delivers a stable, low-emission supply chain designed for modern industry.
Logistics at a Glance
Internal transport
Internal transport Electric loaders and conveyors
Distance to quay
8km
Shipping method
Direct bulk, deep-water access
Typical lead time
Internal transport Electric loaders and conveyors
Traceability
Internal transport Electric loaders and conveyors
Emissions
Internal transport Electric loaders and conveyors
Predictable Delivery
Stable production, year-round shipping and partnerships with European ports ensure reliable supply. Norwegian Anorthosite coordinates directly with carriers and customers to plan shipments that fit industrial production schedules.
Predictability means less storage, fewer delays and smoother operations.
Direct Sea Access
The mine connects directly to the fjord, only a few hundred metres from the underground operations. Bulk vessels are loaded close to the extraction site, reducing road transport and handling. From Gudvangen, the main industrial ports of Northern Europe are reached in just a few days.
Route | Typical delivery time | Approx. distance by sea |
|---|---|---|
Gudvangen → Baltimore | 21 - 22 days | ~5088 Nm |
Gudvangen → Baltimore | 16 days | ~3733 Nm |
Gudvangen → Koper | 14 - 16 days | ~3580 Nm |
Gudvangen → Montoir | 5 days | ~1178 Nm |
Gudvangen → Cardiff | 4 days | ~983 Nm |
Gudvangen → Ellesmeer | 3.5 days | ~898 Nm |
Gudvangen → Klaipeda | 3.5 days | ~898 Nm |
Gudvangen → Gdynia | 3 - 3.5 days | ~843 Nm |
Gudvangen → Szczecin | 3 - 3.5 days | ~740 Nm |
Gudvangen → Bremen | 2.5 days | ~609 Nm |
Gudvangen → Amsterdam | 2.5 days | ~630 Nm |
Gudvangen → Kolding | 2 – 2.5 days | ~606 Nm |
Gudvangen → Århus | 2 days | ~557 Nm |
Direct sea access means fewer transfers, shorter distances on land and a lower carbon footprint per tonne delivered.