At the moment we see that Polish farmers establish blockades on nearly all highways in Poland and borders with Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine.

The protests are caused by an attempt to block the new EU regulation - The European Green Deal.

Unfortunately, this causes delays and problems in delivering on time.

Please contact your usual contact person in FREJA for more information.

In connection with the Chinese New Year, which takes place from January 31 to February 6, 2022, we bring some useful information for our customers.

Most factories close one week before and up to 1-3 weeks after the Chinese New Year, as it is common for Chinese people to travel home to their families.

If you are importing from China, please note the following:

• Check the delivery times of the factories to make sure that most orders are shipped well in advance of the Chinese New Year.
• Make a plan with your freight forwarder as the period affects the schedules and the available capacity.
• Check the opening hours of your factory and when they can deliver again after the holiday period has ended.

Impact on freight rates

During this period, you might experience a significant price increase. From December, shipping prices usually increase due to the rising demand. Furthermore, because of the ongoing pandemic and COVID-19 mutations, the logistics supply is expected to be low due to restrictions worldwide. E.g., we still experience ports closing down without any notice from day to day, which influences the flow and the price.

Shipping tips for the Chinese New Year

1. Make a delivery plan in advance with suppliers and freight forwarders.
2. Try to avoid orders at short notice.
3. Book your transports well in advance – preferably 2-3 weeks before departure for sea freight.
4. Terminals and warehouses are congested in the weeks before the Chinese New Year, so make sure to check the sailing plans if you have LCL movements.
5. Air freight and rail transport are alternatives for urgent deliveries. However, flights must be scheduled a few weeks in advance.
6. Check everything again and get the schedule confirmed with everyone involved in the pre-holiday period.

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact your local FREJAN.

In April 2017, FREJA secured a project of two transformers + accessories (incl. an oil tank) to be sent from China to Denmark. The transformers have a weight of 56 tons each. In May the transformers and accessories started their journey from China and end June they arrived in Denmark.

The cargo has been on storage in Aarhus before delivery to the jobsite in the beginning of July. The accessories were transported into FREJA's warehouse and have been delivered afterwards according to client's request per order.

During the process, FREJA was present at port and at jobsite to ensure a smooth operation. FREJA China and FREJA Denmark have handled the shipment with care and to the customer's satisfaction.

Holland has announced a lockdown starting 15 December 2020 and lasting until 19 January 2021. Germany has announced a lockdown starting 16 December 2020 and lasting until 10 January 2021.

Because of these lockdown, we kindly ask our customers to assure that customers/suppliers in Holland and Germany will stay open for receipt of goods or collection before FREJA initiate collection or delivery.

So far, price agreements are still valid to the extend we are able to carry out delivery and collection and as long as the distribution systems still function as usual.

However, it is only essential businesses which are allowed to stay open during the lockdown in Holland and Germany. Examples of businesses which stay open are supermarkets, grocery shops, transport- and logistics companies, pharmacies, opticians, doctors and health services.

In case FREJA experiences problems with already booked or initiated transports, which we will not be able to collect or deliver as planned, we will have to invoice the customer any extra costs.

If you have any questions, please contact your normal contact person in FREJA.

The golf event Made in Denmark presented by FREJA will take place on the 27^th – 30^th of May 2021. Also in 2021 FREJA will be presenting sponsor. We have already started to look forward to four days of world class golf. Stay updated on Made in Denmark’s webpage [link] and maybe sign up for their newsletter.

The organizers of the golf tournament "Made in Denmark Presented by FREJA" have decided to cancel the event in 2020.

Because of the Covid-19 situation and the uncertainty of the situation, they find it has been unrealistic to set a new date in September and to conduct the event in the way known for the tournament.

They will soonest announce the dates for Made in Denmark Presented by FREJA 2021.

In FREJA we respect the decision and we look forward to the event in 2021.

FREJA Transport & Logistics regrets to inform you that the golf tournament Made in Denmark presented by FREJA, which was scheduled to take place from the 21st - 24^th of May at Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort, has been postponed. The tournament's management team has, together with the PGA European Tour, decided to postpone the tournament, and will in the upcoming time try to find a new date for the tournament.

“We are very concerned about the current development of Coronavirus, and we believe that the best decision is to postpone the event. We will, as soon as possible, together with the European Tour, find a new date for Made in Denmark presented by FREJA. It is still too early to say when, but both we and Himmerland Golf & Spa Resort are looking forward to presenting a fantastic course and tournament to players and fans when we are on the other side of this unfortunate situation”, Flemming Astrup, Made in Denmark presented by FREJA Promoter, says.

About the postponement of the tournament, FREJA's founder and chairman, Jørgen Hansen says: “Of course we think it's a shame that we have to postpone the tournament as we had been looking forward to the festivities in May, but we do agree that it is the right decision. As the situation is now, we do not think it would be justifiable to go ahead with the tournament, as public health and safety is the most important thing after all”.

FREJA will keep you updated as soon as a new date is found, and we can invite you to Made in Denmark presented by FREJA again.

If you have any questions about this, you are always welcome to reach out to your local contact person at FREJA or our Sales Director, Franz Andersen.