Increased turnover for land transport

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Preliminary figures show that turnover in the division “land transport” increased by 3.4 per cent from first quarter of 2016 to the same quarter this year.

The group “freight transport by road”, which dominates the division, increased turnover by 7.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter in 2016. The group “transport via pipeline” had the largest decrease in turnover of 3.0 per cent.

Slight increase for air transport

Turnover within “air transport” increased in the first quarter of 2017. “Passenger air transport”, which dominates the division, increased turnover by 0.7 per cent in the first quarter this year compared with the same quarter last year.

Continued decrease for water transport

Both groups in the division “water transport” decreased turnover in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter of 2016. The group “sea and coastal freight water transport” had the largest decrease. Turnover went down by 14.3 per cent.

Slight increase for accommodation and food service activities

Turnover in the division “food and beverage service activities” increased by 3.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter of 2016. Turnover in the division “accommodation” decreased by 5.3 per cent in the same period.

Increase for information and communication

Turnover in the section “information and communication” increased by 4.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter in 2016.

New Method

The production system method was changed in the first quarter of 2017. Figures have been calculated dating back to the first quarter of 2016. As a consequence, it is difficult to compare the indices before and after the turn of the year 2015/2016. Naturally it will be difficult to link the index to the base year 2010. Statistics Norway is currently revising the figures back in time, which means that the time series will be restored soon.

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