NHO Logistikk og Transport / Norwegian Logistics and Freight Association

What NHO Logistikk og Transport / Norwegian Logistics and Freight Association does

NHO Logistikk og Transport is the primary Norwegian employers' and industry association for companies engaged in road, sea, rail and air freight transport, logistics services, freight forwarding, warehousing and terminal operations. Founded in 1974 (as Speditørskolen) and headquartered in Oslo as a landsforening within the NHO (Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon) confederation, the organization runs with approximately 10 employees, 7 regional associations and 2 industry associations covering all of Norway. It serves approximately 550 member companies that collectively employ around 13,000 people, plus roughly the same number of subcontracted drivers. The organization holds the statutorily embedded position of recognized negotiating partner with labor unions (Fellesforbundet, Yrkestrafikkforbundet, Handel og Kontor) and is the industry's primary political interlocutor with Tolletaten, Samferdselsdepartementet and Arbeidstilsynet.

The service portfolio centers on professional education and certification, member representation, and labor-market/regulatory infrastructure. Flagship offerings include the comprehensive one-year Logistikk- og transportskolen (renamed from Speditørskolen in 2025), customs courses and the newly launched Tollsertifisering aligned to NS-EN 16992:2017, a NAV-co-sponsored trainee program (100+ placements since 2017), and the annual Transport & Logistikk conference at Gardermoen (~800 participants, the Nordic's largest). Supporting touchpoints are the monthly digital Logistikklunsjen sessions, the Arbinn employer portal, free and discounted legal advisory services on labor law, transport law (NSAB), customs and Incoterms, and partnerships with Storebrand (pension/insurance), Norsk Test (digital exams), Tolletaten (Digitoll), FIATA, CLECAT and the Nordic Freight Forwarders Association. The underlying technology stack is conventional — Arbinn, GO+ LMS, Proviso Event and Norsk Test — with no proprietary software product or AI/ML systems.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual membership dues paid per company (not per seat), with regional association fees ranging from NOK 1,000 to NOK 9,000 layered on top of main NHO/NHO LT dues. Secondary revenue comes from training and certification programs priced at differentiated member/non-member rates (e.g., Logistikk- og transportskolen at NOK 50,000/NOK 75,000; Grunnleggende tollbehandling at NOK 20,000/NOK 41,500; Tollsertifisering at NOK 2,500/NOK 10,000). Distribution is direct via nholt.no, the 7 regional offices, and event channels; conference and exhibition revenues supplement the dues base. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

NHO Logistikk og Transport / Norwegian Logistics and Freight Association

Legal name

NHO Logistikk og Transport

Website

https://nholt.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NHO Logistikk og Transport is Norway's primary employers' and industry association for the transport, logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing and terminal sectors, serving approximately 550 member companies through collective bargaining, advocacy, professional training and certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier Compliance & Onboarding for Procurement (Insurance, W-9, Authority, SLAs) (TLAEAIAE)

Keywords

• Industry association services
• Employer organization membership
• Logistics industry training
• Customs certification services
• Transport sector advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medlemskontingent (Membership Fees): NHO LT generates revenue primarily from annual membership fees paid by ~550 member companies (main units and departments). Member companies include transport, logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, and terminal operators across road, sea, rail, and air freight in Norway. The fees vary by region (regional association fees are additional).
2. Kurs og kompetanse (Training and Education): Revenue from training programs including Logistikk- og transportskolen (member price 50,000 NOK, non-member 75,000 NOK), toll courses (grunnleggende tollbehandling: member 20,000 NOK / non-member 41,500 NOK), and tollsertifisering (member 2,500 NOK / non-member 10,000 NOK). Online courses and other programs also generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NHO Logistikk og Transport is the Norwegian employers' and industry organization for companies in transport, logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, and terminal operations across road, sea, rail, and air freight. It sells annual memberships (~550 member companies) and provides fee-based training and certification programs, including the Logistikk- og transportskolen, toll courses, toll certification, and a NAV-supported trainee program. It also operates the annual Transport & Logistikk conference, the monthly Logistikklunsjen digital member sessions, and the Arbinn employer portal.

Product overview

NHO Logistikk og Transport operates as a unified service portfolio focused on member support and industry development rather than a traditional product platform. The core offerings include: Logistikk- og transportskolen (a comprehensive education program covering logistics, transport, and customs topics), Tollkurs and Tollsertifisering (customs training and certification services), Nettkurs (online courses), and Traineeprogram (NAV-supported trainee programs). These educational services are complemented by Logistikklunsjen (monthly digital member meetings), the annual Transport & Logistikk conference (Nordic's largest logistics conference with ~800 participants), the Arbinn employer portal, and juridisk bistand (legal assistance services). The organization also provides industry representation, tariff negotiation, and policy advocacy as part of its membership services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Logistikk- og transportskolen: The industry's own professional education program developed in collaboration with the sector, providing comprehensive training in logistics, transport and freight forwarding.
• Transport & Logistikk
• Logistikklunsjen
• Grønt landtransportprogram

Products and services

• Logistikk- og transportskolen (Logistics and Transport School) A comprehensive one-year education program for logistics, transport, and freight forwarding professionals. Formerly known as Speditørskolen. Covers customs processes, dangerous goods (ADR/RID), Incoterms, road/rail/sea/air transport, sustainability, AI and digitalization in logistics, and supply chain management. Pricing: member 50,000 NOK, non-member 75,000 NOK per participant.
• Tollkurs (Customs Courses) Customs training courses providing competence for businesses to handle customs procedures efficiently and legally. Includes basic customs handling, advanced customs handling, and customs certification. Grunnleggende tollbehandling: member 20,000 NOK / non-member 41,500 NOK.
• Tollsertifisering (Customs Certification) Professional certification based on Norwegian Standard NS-EN 16992:2017 for customs representatives. Covers 20 competence areas. Digital exam via Norsk Test (camera-monitored, 60 minutes, 80% pass threshold). Pricing: member 2,500 NOK / non-member 10,000 NOK (excl. 25% VAT). Tests: Import-Operative, Import-Professional, Export-Operative, Export-Professional.
• Nettkurs (Online Courses) Online courses covering transport and forwarding, customs, dangerous goods, complaint handling, and workplace regulations. Includes NSAB 2015 training and introduction to transport and forwarding. Delivered via the GO+ LMS platform.
• Traineeprogram (Trainee Program) One-year trainee programs for logistics and customs sectors, developed in collaboration with NAV. Combines practical work experience in companies with courses in basic customs handling and Logistikk- og transportskolen. Includes NAV financial support (salary subsidies) for participating host companies.
• Transport & Logistikk Conference Annual two-day conference at The Qube, Gardermoen with exhibition space, startup area, and solution tracks. Attracts approximately 800 participants with both national and international experts presenting current topics affecting the transport and logistics industry. Tickets and exhibition space sold to members and prospects.
• Logistikklunsjen (Logistics Lunch) Monthly digital meeting platform for members offering professional updates and information on labor, customs, HMS, competence, industry policy, and framework conditions. A lunch-break session every 2nd Wednesday.
• Arbinn (Employer Portal) Self-service digital employer portal providing guidance on employee management, legal questions, contract templates, access to educational webinars, and NHO handbooks. All content is updated and quality-assured by lawyers and specialists in the NHO community.
• Juridisk bistand (Legal Assistance) Free legal advice on salary and employer questions, plus affordable legal services covering transport law, transport conventions, Incoterms, NSAB, contract law, purchase law, and customs matters.
• NHO LT Membership (Annual Membership) Annual membership providing member companies with political influence, collective tariff negotiation, free legal advice, reduced-rate legal services, access to Arbinn employer portal, training programs, networking events, and representation in tariff and industry committees. Regional fees vary by location and company size.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 trainees have been placed in the industry since 2017 through the trainee program, with most receiving permanent job offers.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NHO (Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon)coreOthersNHO LT is a landsforening (national association) within the NHO confederation. This is the parent organizational relationship — NHO LT operates autonomously but as part of the NHO federation. NHO provides infrastructure, shared services, legal resources, and a collective political voice.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO LT is a member of FIATA (worldwide), the global umbrella organization for freight forwarders. This gives NHO LT international reach and participation in global standards-setting for the freight forwarding industry.
• CLECAT (European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO LT is a member of CLECAT, the European association for forwarding, transport, logistics and customs services. This provides European-level advocacy and regulatory influence.
• Nordisk Speditørforbund (Nordic Freight Forwarders Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO LT is a member of the Nordic Freight Forwarders Association, which jointly develops NSAB (Nordisk Speditørforbunds Alminnelige Bestemmelser) — the standard terms governing the relationship between freight forwarders and their clients across the Nordic countries.
• StorebrandminorOthersNHO LT has negotiated a collective agreement with Storebrand for pension and insurance products, giving member companies market-leading terms on company pensions. Storebrand scores highest on customer satisfaction in the corporate market per Norsk Kundebarometer 2024.
• NAV (The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO LT cooperates with NAV on its trainee program — NAV provides recruitment support, salary subsidies (bransjekvalifisering, midlertidig lønnstilskudd, inkluderingstilskudd, mentortilskudd) to host companies. This enables companies to hire and train logistics/toll trainees at reduced cost.
• Norsk TestcoreTechnology or IntegrationNorsk Test delivers the digital tollsertifisering exam on behalf of NHO LT. Norsk Test is known for the boat license exam and similar certifications. Exams are camera-monitored, 60 minutes, pass rate 80%.
• Grønt Landtransportprogram (Green Land Transport Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO LT participates in the Grønt Landtransportprogram — a collaborative initiative between NHO and industry to halve climate emissions from transport by 2030. Activities include pilot projects for battery electric and bio-gas vehicles, infrastructure analysis, seminars, and guidance.
• Tolletaten (The Norwegian Customs and Excise Authorities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO LT cooperates closely with Tolletaten on customs/digitoll matters. This includes participation in Tolletaten's resource group (ressursgruppe), organizing member meetings on toll topics, and advocacy on Digitoll implementation, NVIT requirements, and customs regulation.
• NudgelabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHO LT participates with Nudgelab and Arbeidstilsynet (Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority) in a pilot project for HMS (health, safety, environment) in small businesses. The project tests practical tools for systematic HMS work in companies with 4-19 employees.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations): Global umbrella for freight-forwarder associations; NHO LT is itself an FIATA member. Comparable as the international federation layer of the same employer/representative function for freight forwarders.
• CLECAT (European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services): European-level federation for forwarding, transport, logistics and customs services; NHO LT holds membership. Comparable as the wider-European counterpart providing the same advocacy and standards-setting role.
• Virke (Norwegian Enterprise Federation): Norway's principal private-sector employers' federation covering service industries. Comparable as a wide-coverage employer body providing many of the same advisory, training, and tariff services across a broader membership base.

Direct peers

• NHO Sjøfart: Sister association under NHO representing Norwegian shipowners and maritime employers. Closely comparable industry-body model — collective bargaining, advocacy, member services — applied to a parallel transport modality.
• British International Freight Association (BIFA): UK trade association for international freight forwarding and logistics services. Closely comparable function — training, customs competence, member advocacy — for a different national market.
• NHO Luftfart: Sister association under NHO for Norwegian aviation employers. Operates the same employer-federation model with the same NHO parent, providing a directly comparable structural and governance analogue.
• Nordisk Speditørforbund (Nordic Freight Forwarders Association): Joint Nordic body that develops NSAB standard terms; NHO LT is a member. Directly comparable as the cross-Nordic standards-setting and representative counterpart for freight forwarders.
• Norsk Industri: Sister NHO national association for manufacturing industry. Highly comparable as a peer NHO federation member providing collective bargaining, training, and policy advocacy to its sector.
• NHO Transport: Sister association under NHO representing Norwegian road passenger transport and bus/coach operators. Directly comparable as a federation member association serving a defined transport sub-vertical with regional chapters and collective bargaining functions.

Regional players

• National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA): US trade association for customs brokers and freight forwarders. Operationally comparable as an employer/representative body for forwarders in a different geography with certification and education programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nho-logistikk-og-transport

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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