Congestion in several ports in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands has led to an increased risk of delays. Several ports have been affected, including Antwerp, Hamburg, and Rotterdam.

Longer transit times are a result of the congestion. The main cause of the congestion is driven by delays in berthing, with some ships experiencing a waiting time of 7-10 days for a free berth. Several factors have contributed to the current situation, including labor shortages, low terminal capacity, strike activities, and limited inland transport together with the implementation of the new shipping alliances.

Emergency measures against the congestion, such as adjusting the prioritization of quay spaces, have been implemented. These measures also result in extended transit times of 10-14 days. As a further consequence, the transit time from Northern Europe to the Arabian Gulf will increase from the usual 40-45 days to 55-70 days, and in some cases up to 90 days.

Belgium

Antwerp is still experiencing significant after-effects following a nationwide strike. Several of the quays are critically overloaded. The waiting time for barges is on average 103 hours. Truck spaces are also limited. The container opening has been reduced from 7 to 5 days before ETA, requiring interim storage of containers. Antwerp is heavily disrupted due to the congestion, delayed vessels and the reshuffling of the new shipping alliances.

Germany

German ports are affected by ship delays and delivery restrictions, but Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven are operating relatively well. In Hamburg, MSC's move to CTB has created complications with waiting times and high load as a result. Eurogate has had a positive effect from the change, but there is still some waiting time.

Netherlands

Rotterdam is struggling with staffing shortages, creating bottlenecks at Delta II. APM Terminals Maasvlakte is functioning well despite high load. RWG is experiencing delays due to congestion.

For questions or more information, please contact your contact person here at FREJA.

We apologize for the inconvenience this causes and hope for your understanding.

27.05.25

The conflict between the Swedish Dockworkers' Union and the Ports of Sweden is not yet over. The strike continues across the country until a new agreement is signed.

The measures announced below are specific to the Gothenburg RoRo port: From today until Sunday, June 1, there is a temporary pause in the strike between the Swedish Dockworkers' Union and the Ports of Sweden in the Gothenburg port. This means that we can expect somewhat normal operations until Sunday at 4:00 PM when the Dockworkers' Union has announced a new strike until June 3 at 11:00 PM.

However, we want to make you aware that Ascension Day falls on Thursday, May 29, with limited port operations.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during these times.

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21.05.2025

Strike called off for certain dock workers.
An agreement was signed between Sveriges Hamnar and the Transport union on Tuesday evening. However, the strike notice from the Dockworkers’ Union remains in effect.

We have some cancelled departures for the remainder of the week. Please contact your FREJA representative for information specific to your shipments.

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We want to inform our customers about a strike notice for Swedish ports that may affect our traffic. The strike is planned to start on May 21 and may impact transport to and from Germany, the UK, Ireland, and via Ghent to the Benelux, France, Spain, and Portugal.

The Swedish Transport Workers' Union and the Swedish Dockworkers' Union have submitted a strike notice. The Dockworkers' Union plans a full strike on May 21 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and a longer strike from May 22 to May 26. The Transport Workers' Union has announced a blockade from May 21 and possible actions in various ports from May 30 to June 15.

These actions may affect import and export flows, particularly via the Gothenburg RoRo port. In the event of a strike, we can expect delays and/or need to reroute our paths, which may lead to additional costs.

We thank you for your understanding and will keep you updated on the situation here on our website.

Please contact your usual FREJA contact for questions and inquiries.

From a local office in Skive, Denmark, to a global transport and logistics provider

On this date in 1985, FREJA opened its doors in the city of Skive. FREJA started out with 10 trucks, offering door-to-door transport services to and from Norway, Sweden, and Germany. 40 years have passed, and FREJA now employs over 1,100 people across seven countries. It has been quite the journey, and we are proud to be a global full-service provider, offering a wide range of services, including road transport, air freight, sea freight, project forwarding, warehousing, pharma & healthcare logistics, 4PL services, and customs clearance.

A motto that has stuck with FREJA since the very beginning is “We keep our promises.” It is important to FREJA to deliver the services that our customers need and to deliver on time. This is only possible thanks to our dedicated employees, who have created a stable foundation for the business. We are proud that many of our employees have been with us for several years, with some even being with us since the very beginning and celebrating their 40-year anniversaries this year.

FREJA’s Group CEO, Ulrik Rasmussen, says: “We have crossed many milestones over the years, experienced ups and downs, but in the end, it all comes down to the people we have been lucky to work with both inside and outside the organization. We owe our success to our trusted customers, professional partners, and not least our dedicated employees. Therefore, I wish to express my gratitude to everyone who has been a part of our journey and supported us all the way.”

As we look to the future, FREJA will continue to develop and adapt to a world in motion, delivering reliable, innovative, and high-quality transport and logistics services. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain dedicated to delivering valuable solutions and exceptional service to our many customers.

Here's to the next 40 years of growth and success together.

Today marks one year since our new and modern terminal and logistics center in Jönköping, Sweden, opened!

Niclas Andersson, Head of Logistics at FREJA Sweden, says: "Over the past year, we have been very busy moving and settling into our new environment and routines, but we’ve enjoyed every step of the way. We are very proud of our comprehensive logistics setup in Jönköping, as we can offer customized solutions and top-notch service to our customers."

Jönköping's strategic and accessible location allows FREJA to offer cost-effective solutions and act as a flexible partner in the supply chain. We cater to all types of customers, providing services like storage, customs handling, private deliveries, and pick & pack, among others. The possibilities here are endless.
If you want to know more about our logistics solutions, please find more information on our website or feel free to contact your local FREJA representative or Niclas Andersson.

Since 1985, we have been located at Viborgvej 52 in Skive, but now it's time to move to better and more modern facilities. Therefore, we are pleased to announce, that FREJA will officially relocate on March 14^th, 2025.

Our new location will be:

Torvegade 8E
7800, Skive
Denmark

From this date, all inquiries to FREJA Transport & Logistics A/S and FREJA Transport & Logistics Holding A/S should be directed to this new address.

For any inquiries, please contact your usual contact person or write to finance.dk@freja.com.

The Port of Holyhead is the major freight gateway to and from Ireland. Storm Darragh caused severe weather problems on December 7 and 8, which inflicted damage to the Port of Holyhead. Authorities have been working around the clock to solved issues so the port could reopen, but in vain.

Regrettably, we must now inform you that the port will remain closed until January 15, 2025. This will have a significant impact on freight customers and passengers in general.

We understand the frustration this disruption causes and assure you that we are working hard to offer the best alternative options.

We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we work through this disruption.

For further information, please contact your representative at FREJA.