🇬🇧 Updated Information Regarding Port Strikes in Sweden
Dear Customer,
During ongoing mediation, the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union (HF) has extended its strike notice to include additional dates and locations up to June 9, beyond previously announced actions.
What has been announced?
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✅ Full national port strike on May 21, 12:00–18:00 (completed)
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✅ Continuous strike at the Gothenburg RoRo Terminal from May 22 at 09:00 to May 26 at 21:00 (completed)
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✅ Strike and lockout on June 1 from 16:00 to June 2 at 23:00 (completed)
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✅ Strike and lockout on June 3 from 06:00 to 23:00 (completed)
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🔜 Strike and lockout on June 9 from 00:00 to 24:00 (Gothenburg)
Halland Ports:
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✅ May 22 at 16:00 to May 23 at 09:00 (completed)
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✅ May 23 at 16:00 to May 26 at 09:00 (completed)
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🔜 June 4 from 06:00 to 23:00
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🔜 June 5 from 06:00 to 23:00
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🔜 June 9 from 06:00 to 23:00
📌 According to Transportföretagen, the extended strike actions are expected to have significant impact on import/export flows, particularly for DHL Freight and other international services.
📚 Learn more:
Potential Impact
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Delays in freight flows to/from Western Europe (Germany, UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Spain, Portugal)
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Capacity constraints, particularly in the Port of Gothenburg
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Rerouting via alternative ports
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Longer lead times and increased transportation costs
Transport providers reserve the right to apply a strike surcharge on affected shipments to cover the additional operational costs caused by the industrial actions. This applies regardless of your selected carrier or logistics partner.
Our Response
We are doing everything we can to safeguard your transport flows during this challenging period. We encourage you to:
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✅ Plan your shipments well in advance
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✅ Prepare for possible delays
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✅ Contact your regular Sendify representative with any questions or specific needs
Thank you for your understanding.