The Central Organization of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) and its member unions, including the Finnish Transport Workers’ Union (AKT), have announced that they will continue the ongoing political strikes for one week. The strikes will begin immediately on Monday 25 March 2024 at 6.00 and end on Monday 1 April 2024 at 6.00.
Sea logistics:
Loading and unloading of vessels in Finnish ports remain suspended. We kindly ask our customers to note that containers cannot be picked up from or delivered to the ports during the strike. LCL (groupage) shipments will be routed through Europe, allowing them to proceed with an additional fee.
Air logistics:
One airline has so far announced flight cancellations to and from Finland due to fuel distribution disruptions. The airline in question is Juneyao Airlines, which operates flights between China and Finland. Some air freight shipments include pick or delivery by road and ferry connection between Finland and Central Europe where changes in schedule might occur. Due to the strike, there might be unexpected delays and additional fees, which will be informed and agreed on separately.
Road logistics:
During the strike, unaccompanied trailers will not be handled at ports. Kuehne+Nagel has the option to, case-by-case, ship export and import trailers as combinations for an additional fee.
The strike is scheduled to end on Monday 1 April 2024, which coincides with Easter Monday. Please be aware that our offices and terminals will be closed on that day. Congestion is expected at the terminals after the strike and Easter, so it is advisable to prepare for potential delays.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the strike.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Kuehne+Nagel representative.
