Good advance planning helps companies ensure that deliveries proceed efficiently and on schedule.
We recommend booking your transportation well in advance so that the supply chain runs as smoothly as possible even during the summer months.
Road freight – public holidays and European summer holiday periods may cause delays
In many European countries, summer bank holidays, holiday periods, and heavy traffic driving time restrictions on roads can cause delays in deliveries or changes to transportation schedules.
Passenger numbers on Swedish and Estonian shipping routes may affect cargo capacity
The busy passenger flows during the summer season may affect cargo capacity on the most popular routes from/to Finland in Sweden and Estonia. Pre-booking capacity helps ensure continuity of deliveries.
Air freight – capacity changes may affect deliveries
Midsummer doesn't really affect air freight, but it's still worth planning urgent shipments in advance. International air cargo volumes have been growing, and global route changes may affect available capacity and delivery times. Foresight is especially important for urgent deliveries.
Sea freight in summer – take into account port congestion and closing times
Midsummer affects closing times – please contact us early to ensure your shipments depart before the public holiday.
In addition, European ports may experience occasional congestion during the summer holiday periods, which may affect transportation turnaround times.
Summer logistics tips for businesses
✓ Make your transportation reservations well in advance
✓ Please note public holidays and international holiday periods
✓ Leave a little more flexibility for deliveries than usual
✓ Confirm critical delivery schedules in advance
✓ Use professional forwarding services to support your supply chain
CHS Air & Sea Oy serves throughout the summer
CHS Air & Sea and Scanlink Oy Ltd are available throughout the summer and are happy to support businesses of all sizes with import and export transportation as well as forwarding services.
The exception is Midsummer Eve on Friday, June 19, 2026, when our offices will be closed. We will resume normal service after Midsummer on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Although summer can bring changes to logistics schedules, with proper planning, transportation can be carried out efficiently and reliably.
We provide personal service, flexible solutions and expert logistics support tailored to your company’s needs.
Air freight, sea freight and road transportations
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