Update May 15, 2023 at 08:00

Despite the cancellation of the nationwide protest actions it turns out that some drivers have decided to carry out individual actions. Therefore, access to the highways have been blocked in many parts of Denmark. This creates delays and irregularities at the moment.

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Update May 11, 2023 at 15:00

The actions which were planned to take place in Denmark Monday May 15, 2023 have been cancelled. We therefore expect a normal traffic situation next week.

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As written in the Danish press, a group of hauliers have announced nationwide protest actions on May 15, 2023. The protest actions will impact major Danish roads and hubs and thereby stop the supply chain throughout the country. The reason for the protest actions is the introduction of road tax for trucks in Denmark in 2025.

FREJA does NOT support these actions. However, we must expect that the traffic throughout the country will be effected. We therefore foresee delays in relation to collections and deliveries on May 15, 2023 and the following days.

We therefore ask our customers to take the necessary precautions in relation to the conflict.

For further information please contact your normal contact person in FREJA.

Because of the Corona situation, Fjord Line has experience a somewhat reduced use of their services between Denmark and Norway. Therefore, they have been forced to find savings by reducing their costs related to staff and by reducing their schedules.

Unfortunately, this will affect the lines that FREJA uses, as the following changes will take place:

The line between Hirtshals (DK) - Bergen (NO) and vice versa will close down

The line between Hirtshals (DK) - Langesund (NO) and vice versa will close down

The line between Hirtshals (DK) - Stavanger (NO) and vice versa will be limited to two weekly departures instead of daily operation

The changes will become effective on 28^th October and we expect an extended transit time.

We, as well as Fjord Line, look forward to getting to the other side of the Corona pandemic and back to an ordinary traffic situation.

If you have any questions as to how this will effect you as a client in FREJA, please contact your ordinary contact person.

FREJA continues a stable development

The transport and logistics company FREJA Transport & Logistics Holding A/S announces a satisfactory result for the first half of 2020. The integration of Transcargo has been completed and in spite of COVID-19 and continuous large investments in the Polish subsidiary, we deliver a good result above budget. We have seen a successful turnaround in the Swedish subsidiary,  improvement of the operation in Denmark and a continuous fine development in the daughter companies in Norway and Finland. Furthermore, the youngest daughter companies in Poland and China contribute positively. Continuous focus on business development and investments in IT, RPA and employees still have a high priority and these focus areas are contributing factors to ongoing success in the privately owned Skive company.

In spite of COVID-19 and the resulting turbulence in the transport markets, the result for the first half of 2020 is very satisfactory
During the first half of 2020, FREJA Transport & Logistics Holding A/S has focused on adapting the company to the new market situation as a result of COVID-19, as well as the ongoing integration of the company in Poland. Ongoing focus on quality as well as safe and efficient transport solutions have resulted in additional sales to existing customers as well as an increase of new larger customers. This means that we have been able to obtain almost the same turnover as in 2019. On the other hand, the net profit is significantly improved, especially because of large operational improvements and an even stronger and closer cooperation across the countries.

The development in the subsidiaries in Norway and Finland continues to be very positive. In Denmark we continue the trend with a stable progress and for the first time in a long time, Sweden contributes positively, which is a significant improvement compared to the first half of 2019. Likewise, China and Poland contribute with positive results better than expected.

The following key figures for FREJA Group are published with respect to the first half of 2020
FREJA Transport & Logistics Holding A/S reports a small decrease in turnover for the first half of 2020 at 1.5 % compared to 2019. The total turnover for the first half of 2020 ends at a total of DKK 1.64 billion.

EBIT for the first six months of the year totals DKK 76.6 million in 2020 compared to DKK 30.0 million in 2019. The pre-tax profits of the first six months total DKK 66.9 million in 2020 compared to 22.3 million in 2019.

The Group equity capital has increased from DKK 272 million as of 30 June 2019 to DKK 331 million as of 30 June 2020. Because of a transition to IFRS16, the solvency ratio has fallen to 22 %.

“The financial statement for the first half of 2020 shows that our business model and our large focus on a cooperation across FREJA countries is worth the efforts. Our loyal and dedicated employees have shown exceptional efforts during these difficult COVID-19 times which means that FREJA has come out stronger of a very turbulent first half year,” says Group CEO Ulrik Rasmussen.

An ongoing focus on high quality, value creation for all players in the value chain and goal-oriented sales efforts will create unique possibilities for continued growth in FREJA
Founder and Chairman Jørgen Hansen insists that FREJA’s focus must be directed towards the development of long-term relations with as well customers as suppliers. In spite of a large focus on efficiency improvements, FREJA is well aware that each individual is still the most important resource in the cooperation.

The key words for a strong cooperation are openness, trust and credibility. FREJA’s foundation is built on strong values, and the mission is to develop these values daily in cooperation with customers and suppliers.

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FREJA Transport & Logistics Oy, headquartered in Turku, Finland has acquired the business and share capital of TL Trans. The transport company specializes in temperature-controlled transport.

Through the transaction, FREJA will significantly expand its range of services in international temperature-controlled transportation in Finland.

TL Trans's personnel and equipment will be transferred to FREJA Transport & Logistics Oy. FREJA Finland's current capacity of about 850 curtain trailers will increase by about 80 thermo trailers (reefers).

"With the acquisition, we will strengthen our position in international road transport services. Now we will also be able to offer more temperature-controlled transport in the future from and to Finland. I am pleased to have new transport professionals joining our team in Finland, the Managing Director of FREJA Finland" Matti Urmas says.

The new office in Ostrobothnia, in addition to the Vaasa office, will also strengthen FREJA's Ostrobothnia operations. TL Trans was owned by Jörgen Byskata and Marko Ruotsalainen.

"FREJA is a good new home for TL Trans's operations and we will be able to continue to serve our customers with even wider transportation solutions" says TL Trans's CEO Jörgen Byskata.

TL Trans is a forwarding and transportation company founded in 1992 in Kronoby.

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FREJA has acquired 33 new trailers, and additionally 30 more during summer, to cover our ever-increasing demand for transport in Norway and internationally. The new trailers are both 2-temperature-controlled trailers, box trailers with and without side opening, as well as mega trailers.

[caption id="attachment_25291" align="alignright" width="300"] Some of the new box trailers ready for use.[/caption]

The trailer capacity has been under pressure the past year due to route changes and new processes in connection with the lockdowns in Europe. Even during these challenging times, FREJA has proven to be a reliable and safe transport partner, which has led to new customers and an increased number of assignments.

It is important for us that our customers feel extra well taken care of when it comes to service at all stages, including pick-up and delivery. Both personnel and material should give our customers a good overall feeling and ensure that we handle their shipments in the best possible way.

We often use sea connections, especially between Germany and Norway, because it is more environmentally friendly compared to road transport. This way, we move much of the traffic from the roads to the sea, which helps to limit CO2 emissions. We also make sure to use Norwegian vehicles with EURO6 engines to pick up the trailers in the Norwegian harbor. In addition to this, we often hire locals drivers with a fixed salary to enhance our service.

As of the winter season 2020/2021, new rules apply to winter tires for all new heavy vehicles driving in Norway:

A motor vehicle with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3,500 kg must have winter tires of the type 3PMSF (3 peak mountain snowflake) on drive axles and front steering axles. M&S (Mud and snow) tires can also be used on other axles.

For safety reasons, FREJA Norway began implementing tires of the highest quality, 3PMSF tires, already in 2019.

"We have a great responsibility for traffic safety when our trailers drive around on Norwegian roads, and we want to be the frontrunner when it comes to implementing solutions that aim at increasing road safety and reducing the chance of accidents," says Leif Haug, European Transport Solutions Director in FREJA Norway.