The weather situation in Scandinavia is causing us some challenges these days. The snowfall is heavy, the roads are slippery and passability is reduced. We therefore experience some delays in deliveries.
We apologies for the inconveniencies, and encourage you to reach out to your contact person in FREJA for more information.
30-1-24
On Monday 29 January and again today 30 January, we have experienced blockades around Hamburg, where farmers block tracks on motorways as well as entrances and exits. We expect that we will experience more spontaneous blockades at hubs during week 5. Delays may therefore occur both for distribution in Germany and for shipments transiting through Germany.
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10-1-24
The ongoing strike continues, with German farmers and certain hauliers blocking roads, highway entrances, and borders.
Delays may occur and can potentially impact transit times into week 3.
We apologize for any inconvenience this strike may cause our customers.
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8-1-24
Today there are strikes all over Germany as a result of dissatisfaction from farmers, drivers, locomotive drivers, etc. due to new legal interventions in Germany.
All transportation in Germany is affected by this. Therefore, we expect delays today and the rest of the week.
Please contact your ordinary contact person in FREJA for further information.
At the moment we see that Spanish farmers establish blockades at the Spanish-French border but also further inland in Spain.
Unfortunately, this causes delays and problems in delivering on time.
Please contact your usual contact person in FREJA for more information.
The Auto and Transport workers' union in Finland (AKT) announces a port strike from March 11 to March 25, 2024. The strike will affect transportation in and out of Finland through the country's ports.
At FREJA, we are closely monitoring the situation, but the strike is likely to disrupt the loading and unloading of goods during the mentioned period. Additionally, an accumulation of goods may lead to delays following the end of the strike.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and encourage you to contact your usual contact person at FREJA for more information.
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.
Spring is right around the corner, and we are excited to introduce you to the first newsletter of the year. In this newsletter, you can read about our new groupage department in Aarhus. This department is established to streamline groupage shipments to and from Denmark, enhancing our service for customers. With this new setup, we aim to provide even better support, minimizing the number of contact persons required for groupage solutions.
From the end of February to the beginning of March, the WCA conference took place in Dubai, and our representatives were present to attend the world’s largest logistics event. FREJA got to network with professionals from all over the world and explore the latest trends and opportunities within sea and air freight. Read about the successful event that we look forward to attending every year.
A few years ago, we launched MyFREJA, a Business Intelligence platform that allows customers to gain insight into their transport activities with FREJA. We have now developed this platform so it can be used by our logistics customers and provide valuable insights and a comprehensive overview of the logistics activities that FREJA handles. You can also read more about this in this newsletter.
In FREJA, we have always cared about supporting local sports clubs and athletes. We want to help enthusiasts achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Involvement in the local community is also a good way to get closer to customers and business partners and strengthen the relationship with them. How we do this is explained in the last article in this newsletter.
Finally, on behalf of FREJA, I would like to wish you a Happy Easter and some relaxing days with your loved ones.
We thank you for your interest in FREJA’s newsletter and hope you enjoy reading it.
Jan Sunde
Managing Director, Denmark
+45 9670 5005
+45 4060 5600
jsu@freja.com
At the beginning of the year, we established a new groupage department in Aarhus to optimize our setup on groupage shipments to/from Denmark and enhance our customer service. The way of working has now been unified, which helps ensure data quality and safety.
The department handles shipments of up to two pallets and currently ships to/from Benelux, Germany, Spain, and Sweden. We expect to do a gradual expansion to more countries, which will allow our customers to use FREJA for the majority of their groupage shipments.
“We are excited about this new setup and strongly believe that it will improve the value and experience for our customers. We are already seeing how this department is making a positive change for our organization and our customers, and we are looking forward to expanding to more countries, so we can better our position for groupage shipments”, says FREJA’s Groupage Manager, Simon Plougstrup.
We are part of System Alliance Europe, a high-quality network of groupage carriers in Europe. When choosing FREJA to transport this kind of cargo, our customers will experience high quality with a focus on customer support and service. This includes one dedicated contact person, ensuring consistent service. Furthermore, by utilizing our network of agents, customers will receive status messages throughout the shipment, along with track & trace, PODs, and GSIN numbers, making the process and experience smooth.
We are excited to see how this new department will elevate the experience for our customers. If you are interested in learning more about how FREJA can help with your groupage shipments, please contact Sales Director, Franz Andersen.
Franz Andersen
Sales Director, Denmark
+45 9670 5030
+45 5234 5030
fas@freja.com
From February 24th to March 2nd, the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) conference took place in Dubai, bringing together industry leaders from around the globe. FREJA was excited to participate, meeting up with fellow professionals to explore the latest trends and opportunities within sea and air freight.
For years, WCA has been a must-attend event for FREJA. David Nielsen, Head of Business Development Air & Ocean at FREJA, explains, “Participation in the world’s largest freight forwarding event is essential for us. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers worldwide and explore potential collaborations. We always leave with valuable insights and takeaways.”
With over three decades of experience, FREJA specializes in providing end-to-end transport and logistics solutions for businesses across various industries. At WCA 2024, our representatives showcased FREJA’s comprehensive portfolio and expertise in sea and air freight – two important components of the global supply chain.
Mikkel Lübker Andersen, Head of Sea Freight Denmark at FREJA, highlights the significance of events like WCA: “The conference provides a good opportunity to exchange ideas and stay ahead of industry developments. It’s an excellent environment to explore the diverse potentials within sea and air freight.”
In summary, once again the WCA conference was a great success, and we look forward to seeing what next year’s conference will bring.
David Nielsen
Head of Business Development Air & Ocean
+45 5234 5457
dni@freja.com
In 2019, FREJA introduced the FREJA Business Intelligence (BI) platform, MyFREJA, which gives you insights into your transportation activities with FREJA. It delivers data on your shipments, units, and revenue to help you make faster and better decisions about your supply chain.
Where MyFREJA used to focus on transport activities, we have now developed it to also provide an in-depth insight into your logistics activities with FREJA from one of our logistics centers. This is for services such as pick and pack, display production, labeling, relabeling, repacking, postponement labeling, ADR and Order2Cash services, whether it concerns food, pharma & healthcare, dangerous goods, automotive or other segments.
In MyFREJA Logistics, you get access to BI reports for daily and historical production, as well as a file share system where FREJA can deliver standard or special reports directly from the logistics systems.
Sound like something that could be interesting for your business? Reach out to your contact person at FREJA if you want to get set up for MyFREJA, or contact Logistics & Healthcare Director, Morten Bruun-Kristensen to hear more about our logistics products.
Morten Bruun-Kristensen
Logistics & Healthcare Director, Denmark
+45 9670 5422
+45 5353 2073
muk@freja.com
Thomas Mikkelsen
Head of Logistics Development
+45 9670 5342
+45 2228 8950
tmi@freja.com
For many years, FREJA has supported athletes and sports clubs – both large and small – for several specific reasons. First and foremost, we believe in the importance of supporting local sports clubs to give young talents better opportunities to reach their goals. A single contribution can make a big difference, and at FREJA, we want to be a part of helping them realize their dreams. Furthermore, we also see this support as a way to strengthen relationships with our customers and partners. A good example of this is our partnership with the ice hockey club, Herning Blue Fox.
FREJA and Herning Blue Fox started the collaboration in 2019, and since then, FREJA’s logo has been visible in the ice hockey rink in Kvik Hockey Arena. “It is crucial for us to have partners who share our values and with whom we can grow the community. We are proud to have a company like FREJA on board because they really engage and contribute to the good atmosphere we always try to create in our arena” says Christian Hostrup, Sales & CSR Manager at Herning Blue Fox.
Engagement in the local community is important to FREJA as it brings us closer to our customers and partners. This is also one of the reasons why FREJA opened an office in Herning in 2022. Senior Account Manager in FREJA, Peter Stensfeldt, says: “With locally placed offices, we have a much better opportunity to get closer to our customers. We participate in local sports events, meet the driving forces behind them and engage with the community. For example, through our support of Herning Blue Fox, FC Midtjylland and Skjern Handball, we have met Allan Trip Nielsen from VN Steel ApS, who is now one of our valued customers.”
When you ask Allan Trip Nielsen why he has chosen to collaborate with FREJA, he answers: “I participated in some events where FREJA was also present, and it was inspiring to see how committed they were to the local environment, which I am a part of. Therefore, it felt natural for me to get in touch with Peter and explore the possibilities for a collaboration, as we obviously share some core values. Now FREJA handles our national transports, and I am very happy with this collaboration.”
If you want to know more about how FREJA can help you and your company, please contact FREJA’s Sales Director, Franz Andersen.
Franz Andersen
Sales Director, Denmark
+45 9670 5030
+45 5234 5030
fas@freja.com
FREJA Denmark introduces a new product – FREJA Courier.
At FREJA Transport & Logistics, we are constantly exploring various sustainable transportation modes. We make an effort to optimize our environmental efforts aiming to make a meaningful contribution to the collective fight against climate change. We invest in training our employees, empowering them to integrate environmental considerations into their daily work.
We also want to help our customers and business partners incorporate CO2 footprint into their supply chains and integrate the environment into their solutions. Therefore, we introduce the FREJA Footprint Analyzer.
With this tool, you can get an overview of your company’s CO2 footprint throughout the transportation process. You can immediately see what happens to your CO2 footprint when you change the mode of transportation between trucks, HVO trucks, trains, and ships, and what happens to the footprint when you mix different modes of transportation in new ways.
While FREJA’s Footprint Analyzer doesn’t provide precise values, it offers valuable insights into the relative differences between these transportation modes based on existing FREJA data. The tool allows you to explore diverse solutions and optimize your CO2 footprint across your entire supply chain.
Experiment with different scenarios and engage with us for precise CO2 calculations tailored to your transportation solutions. FREJA's Footprint Analyzer can support your business with the following:
Try FREJA Footprint Analyzer here
Contact FREJA's QE department if you have any questions.
Welcome to FREJA's second newsletter for 2023! In this edition, we invite you to explore our exciting world of transportation and logistics, where sustainability and environmental awareness are playing an increasingly significant role.
As the importance of sustainability and environmental issues continues to grow, we are witnessing a rising trend in the introduction of more transport fees. In this newsletter, we will delve into the upcoming fees and their impact on transportation costs.
We would like to emphasize the importance of considering cargo insurance. NSAB regulations have their limitations, and it is wise to contemplate the need for cargo insurance before the actual transportation begins. Take a look at our newsletter to learn how FREJA can support you in this matter.
Furthermore, we are pleased to announce that our new terminal and logistics facility is taking shape just outside Jönköping. Located just a stone's throw from the E4 highway in Torsvik, we are constructing an impressive facility spanning 20,000 square meters, with planned occupancy in spring 2024. We look forward to sharing more about this exciting project in future updates!
Morten Dreyer
In a time when global sustainability and environmental considerations play a crucial role, we are witnessing a growing trend where authorities introduce transport fees as a means to regulate and shape the transportation industry. These fees can potentially have far-reaching consequences for companies and stakeholders within the transportation sector, and thus, for our customers who will face increased costs. In the following sections, we summarize some of the known fees that the transportation industry will be subject to in the future, the increase in German Maut fees (German road tolls), as well as maritime transport and ferry fees within the Emissions Trading System (ETS) 2024, and how they may impact the transportation industry.
Increase in German Maut fees (road tolls): Impact on international road transport
Germany's decision to raise road tolls by nearly doubling the fee per kilometer from December 1, 2023, will have a significant impact on the cost structure of international transport to and from Germany, as well as transit through Germany. For businesses, this will result in increased shipping costs.
ETS 2024 Environmental Fee: Maritime transport and ferries
The new guidelines for the Emissions Trading System (ETS) 2024 will have a direct impact on maritime transport and ferries. In the future, companies will be required to invest in CO2 allowances that will reflect their CO2 emissions. These allowances will be traded on a commodity exchange. This change is aimed at driving the transportation industry towards more sustainable practices and promoting investments in greener technology, particularly in the context of maritime transport and ferries. Fluctuations in the prices of these CO2 allowances could potentially result in rising costs for these modes of transportation from 2024 onwards.
The ETS will be implemented gradually, with vessels having to report 40% of their CO2 emissions in 2024, increasing to 70% in 2025, and finally reaching 100% in 2026.
The construction of our new logistics property and terminal is progressing as planned, and we anticipate a preliminary move-in date in May 2024. With this investment in the Jönköping logistics hub, our capacity will quadruple. We are already experiencing significant interest in our services, and we are in several exciting discussions with companies looking forward to collaborating with FREJA in the future.
When we move in, we will have access to an impressive 5,000 square meters of cross-docking and 14,300 square meters of contract logistics. Our planned layout with racking will have a capacity 17,500 pallets.
See pictures from the construction site.
Feel free to reach out to FREJA's Head of Logistics, Niclas Andersson, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the expansion in Jönköping.
The short answer is: No, unless you have taken out cargo or transport insurance that covers your goods while they are in transit. Has your company taken out product or transport insurance?
As a freight forwarder, we naturally take responsibility for your goods while they are in our care. This responsibility is governed by NSAB 2015 and by the international legislation applicable to the various modes of transportation. What they have in common is that the forwarder's liability for damages is limited in relation to the losses that the shipper often actually incurs when, on rare occasions, there is a transport damage or the goods are lost during transport.
This is not just about the well-known transport legal limitations of 8.33 SDR (approximately 115 SEK) per kg for road transportation and 2 SDR (approximately 28 SEK) per kg for sea transportation. For example, the forwarder is not directly responsible for repair costs or liable for the shipper's often significant expenses for the assistance of a surveyor or similar to calculate and document a damage claim. And finally, there are a number of cases where the forwarder is completely exempt from liability for damage or loss of goods.
In fact, it is our experience that our customers, in cases of damage and loss, where they receive compensation directly from the forwarder, can be left with a greater or lesser cost.
However, we can help you avoid such losses to a large extent by offering you the option to take out product insurance through us for the transports we carry out for you.
We arrange product insurance for each individual shipment, so we can also assist you with insurance for individual shipments that, for one reason or another, are not covered by your existing product insurance coverage.
Please contact your contact person at FREJA if you have questions or would like further guidance on how we can help you with product insurance.
In a world where time is money and efficiency is crucial, it's essential to have reliable partners who can deliver according to your needs. At FREJA, we have successfully created an unbeatable concept to provide you with the most efficient and reliable logistics solution for your projects. We understand the importance of keeping the project's schedule. With Dedicated Solutions, we can offer you fixed schedules, and your cargo will never come to a standstill until it reaches your end customer. We take care of the entire logistics chain on your behalf. From customs clearance to receiving containers at our terminals for unloading and loading, everything is done with unparalleled precision. From the container to the trailer and then directly to your customer – we handle it for you, allowing you to focus on driving your project forward. Regardless of the scope and mode of transportation, we tailor a solution just for you.
Our terminal in Jönköping offers a range of services, including storage, picking, cross-docking, and more. We are ready to adapt our services to meet your specific needs, no matter how complex they may be.
Don't waste any more time and energy dealing with logistics problems. Let us take care of everything for you. Contact us today to start maximizing your logistics and ensure smooth project deliveries every time.