Issue 1 2009 > Oslo Opens As Crown’s Second Branch In Scandinavia
Oslo Opens As Crown’s Second Branch In Scandinavia
Oslo is the capital and largest city in Norway. “Metropolitan Oslo” or the “Greater Oslo Region” makes up the third largest urban area in Scandinavia.
Norway is bordered in parts by Sweden and Russia where Crown has two other branches. Crown Worldwide currently has over 50 locations in Europe and over 200 worldwide, in 51 countries.
Crown Relocations in Oslo, Norway
Crown’s new office is located in the finance area of Skoyen, Oslo, approximately six miles (10 km) from the city center. The Crown team will serve the region, including Bergen and Stavanger, concentrating on relocation and moving services development in the corporate sector, serving foreign nationals and Norwegian corporations.
Crown Norway’s general manager, Roger Ross, has 10 years of experience in the moving and logistics industry and is fluent in English, German, Spanish and Norwegian.
Roger commented on Crown’s newest office, “this industry has been untouched for many years in Norway, which is probably one of the most prepared countries for these financially difficult times, because of its natural resources and independence.”
Norway’s rapid economic growth sets it among the wealthiest countries in the world with an unemployment rate of around 3% (predicted to grow to 4.2% in 2010). It is the world’s third largest oil exporter and the petroleum industry accounts for approximately one quarter of the GDP. Its other industries include food processing, shipbuilding, metals, chemicals, mining, fishing, and pulp and paper products. Crown welcomes Norway as its 51st country in the Crown network!