COVID-19 Statement

Just a quick update on how the coronavirus is affecting Freightnordic’s Scandinavia service at the moment;

UK

• Still open for business as usual.
• There may be procedures that need to be followed when loading and unloading in the UK– please pass this on if you have this information if not the delivery or collection site will just need to advise the drivers.
• We anticipate during the net few days that our UK staff will be working from home however they will all be fully accessible and connected top our Transport planning system.
• Please note the request for additional contact information required when making bookings.

Finland

• Currently is critical condition.
• All ports are still open for freight to come in and out.
• If you have any consignments you will need to check the delivery/collection point is open.
• Storage costs may apply if we have cargo due delivery but the delivery point is closed.
• There may be procedures that need to be followed when loading and unloading in Finland– please pass this on if you have this information if not the site just needs to advise the drivers.
• There may be delays on deliveries and collections.

Sweden

• Still open for business as usual.
• There may be special procedures that need to be followed when loading and unloading in Sweden– please pass this on if you have this information if not the site just needs to advise the drivers.

Norway

• Norway are on lockdown.
• All shops, hairdressers, restaurants, retail outlets are closed.
• The ports are closed to passengers, freight is still able to come in and out.
• If you have any consignments you will need to check the delivery/collection point is open.
• Storage costs may apply if we have cargo due delivery but the delivery point is closed.
• There may be procedures that need to be followed when loading and unloading in Norway- please pass this on if you have this information if not the site just needs to advise the drivers.
• There may be delays on collection and deliveries.

Lithuania

• Situation here is more or less like in Norway
• There is a ban for people to leave the country, borders are only open for transportation of goods
• Harbours are open for their movement of goods only
• All restaurants & shops are closed.
• Only supermarkets, pharmacies and food markets are allowed to open
• Our warehouse is currently open and the situation is constantly being reviewed.

Confirmation of delivery receipts

• PostNord in Sweden, Denmark have decided not to request confirmation of receipt of consignments until further notice. The drivers themselves generate the delivery receipts.

This is a fluid situation, so all the above may change very quickly but we will try to keep you updated as soon as possible.

These are unprecedented times for all of us and everyone at Freightnordic is totally committed to going the extra mile to support each and every customer.