Discusses the distribution network within the country from how products enter to final destination, including reliability and condition of distribution mechanisms, major distribution centers, ports, etc.
Last Published: 2/18/2019

The majority of Icelanders live in the capital city of Reykjavik and the suburbs surrounding it, extending out to the International Airport on the Reykjanes Peninsula.  There are other populated coastal towns such as Akureyri, which is located in the North of Iceland.  There are no population centers in the center of the country.  Distribution is concentrated around the capital, but cargo to other areas can be transported by air, ship or truck.  There are no railroads in Iceland. The biggest port in Iceland for cargo is Sundahofn in Reykjavik where Eimskip, the largest cargo shipping company in Iceland, has their HQ and shipping docks. From the docks to the final destination products are either handled through the mail for individuals or wholesalers and their distribution channel.
 

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