Important Dates and Shiplink's Best Tips for the Holiday Season

"Black Week, Christmas, and New Year are some of the busiest times of the year for business owners, carriers, and drivers," says Marcus, who works in customer development at Shiplink.

"You can’t prepare for everything, but it’s essential to be ready to minimize the impact of the increased load and volume of shipments that are on the move," he adds. Marcus has extensive experience in shipping and knows the problems that can arise when the pace picks up in the massive flow of parcels and pallets.

Our Top Tips and Key Points to Keep in Mind:

Packaging Materials Ensure you have enough packaging materials available. Check that you have everything you need. Upgrade to Fraktavdelning now to get a 15–30% discount on packaging at Nordahl.se – read more here or contact customer service for assistance.
Checklists and Routines Create clear checklists and routines for the entire company and its critical processes.
Sufficient Resources Evaluate whether you have enough resources to handle packaging during the upcoming holidays.
Create Insight within the Company Plan joint meetings with the entire team. Regardless of position, everyone can contribute valuable information and ask relevant questions.
Get Help from Your Suppliers If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us at Shiplink. We’re here to support you during this period.
Increased Risk of Damage With increased volumes comes an increased risk of damage. Pay extra attention to packaging and follow guidelines, even if it’s hectic.
Notifications and Delivery Alerts Many work from various locations, and many offices close before Christmas. Consider whether you need to make special choices in your booking to ensure smooth deliveries.
Unexpected Events Clearly marked goods, such as with stickers and tape with a logo, can help the carrier locate the goods if address labels are damaged. An extra address label in the package can also be very helpful if something unexpected happens.
Damaged Goods If an accident occurs, it’s essential to notify Shiplink’s customer service within 7 days of receiving the goods if they are damaged.

Dates
We have compiled some key dates for delivery before Christmas. These dates indicate the latest pickup date for your shipment to maximize the chance of delivery before Christmas. Note that these dates are only guidelines, and we cannot guarantee exact delivery times. We cannot foresee resource availability or the impact of weather conditions.

Domestic Shipping to Individuals
Parcel to pickup point - Friday, December 13
Parcel with home delivery - Friday, December 13
Pallet with home delivery - Monday, December 9

Limited Capacity at Pickup Points and Parcel Lockers
Due to increased volumes, pickup points and parcel lockers in Sweden and Europe may reach capacity. This means that a different nearby pickup location or parcel locker may be used instead.

International Shipping (Europe) to Individuals
Parcel to pickup point - Friday, December 6
Parcel with home delivery - Friday, December 6
Pallet with home delivery - Friday, December 6

For Domestic Shipping to Businesses
Parcel to business - Friday, December 13
Pallet to business - Friday, December 13

For International Shipping (Europe) to Businesses
Parcel to businesses in Europe - Friday, December 6
Pallet to businesses in Europe - Friday, December 6

Import & Export within Europe and Worldwide
Due to varying demand, several countries may have reduced capacity and fewer departures to and from Sweden. To get an estimated delivery date to or from your destination, please contact our customer service.

Delivery Times
The week after Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer than usual, especially for shipping services to pickup points and for home deliveries. Delivery times are expected to increase by no more than 1–2 days but could in some cases be longer. Please note that all delivery times, regardless of delivery method, are only estimated delivery dates intended as guidelines. This means we cannot guarantee or offer financial compensation for delayed transportation unless you have chosen a guaranteed service option.


🎅 Do you have questions or concerns about the upcoming holiday season? Contact your shipping colleagues at Shiplink via chat on shiplink.se, email: order@shiplink.se, or phone: 010-20 706 66.

Updated on: 31/10/2024