News
We would like to take the opportunity to remind you of the possibility of using airfreight for safe and fast transports. Although the passenger traffic has more or less ceased, this is not the case for transport of goods by air. Transports have continued without any restrictions but the capacity has been heavily reduced. Several airlines are now using their passenger planes to handle cargo freight not only to increase departures from the most frequent airports, but also to open up new destinations. Scanlink helps you find the best solution for your goods. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Late change! The opening of Norvik Port is postponed approximately two weeks due to problems caused by Corona. The shipping lines inform us regularily regarding vessel arrivals and empty container returns in the nearby future and we will notify you as soon as we have news that is affecting your cargo. The feeder arrivals might be reduced to the east coast if the amount of goods drops more in the future but for the time being the development is uncertain but we will inform you if we receive any news. As usual, you are welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
We would like to take the opportunity to remind you that Stockholm Frihamn is now closing down for good. At the beginning of next week, the last vessels call, which also means that the last empty returns are accepted. The new Norvik Port south of Stockholm will be operating from May as they welcome the first vessels and already next week they will start accepting empty containers.
The port change means that the domestic haulage change depending on the final destination of your goods. It could be interesting to consider sea freight to Gävle port if you have final destination to locations north of Stockholm where the haulage could be more advantageous. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Scanlink want to take the opportunity to wish you a good weekend!
News from home ground, Stockholm Frihamn is closing down for good, the 15 of May is the date set for the closing. As replacement Norvik Port opens south of Stockholm. The new port has several advantages:
Shorter distance to the open sea than any other port on the east coast
16.5 meters deapth at the quay, can accommodate the largest operating vessels
Has efficient intermodal transport connections to the rest of Sweden
Located five minutes from the motorway and off Stockholm rush hour
Railway connected
Several shipping lines have announced that they will call Norvik port the first week in May. If you have deliveries to locations north of Stockholm, it may be interesting to look at sea freight to Gävle and haulage from there, it could be more advantageous. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Scanlink wants to take the opportunity to wish you a really Happy Easter!
Scanlink is here to help you navigate through this time of difficult challenges. But there is positive news!
In China, the situation is constantly improving, more and more Chinese suppliers are up and running at 100%, domestic transports work normally and the ports are open. The shipping lines have announced several blank sailings but the departures are sufficient for the goods to be shipped. The airlines have introduced sky-high rates but the train is on the move! Faster than sea, slower than air but effective and perhaps an interesting alternative. Ask us.
Europe - several countries have closed their borders but freight is moving at present, possibly with some delay due to border controls. Regarding the countries that temporarily have shut down their production, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the future.
At present, many companies are rethinking and making new plans, you may have to find new alternatives for your business. Contact us and we will help you with rates and interesting transport options.
If you have any other questions - just give as a call or send an email.
