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Shipping status now and before Christmas

Shipping situation now and before Christmas 2025

Right now we are in the middle of the busiest period for companies, carriers and drivers.

Delivery times

The weeks after Black Week and until Christmas, it is common for delivery times to be slightly longer than usual, especially for shipping services to delivery points and home deliveries. Delivery times are usually not expected to increase by more than 1–2 days, but may in some cases be more days.

☝️Please note that all delivery times, regardless of service and delivery method, are estimates that should be seen as guidelines. This means that we cannot guarantee or offer financial compensation for delayed transport.

Express options mean that the goods are prioritized when reloading and can arrive faster. It also means that when a lot of express goods are sent, economy goods often have to wait longer before they arrive.

Delivery points & parcel boxes

In connection with increased volumes, delivery points and parcel boxes can become full. This may mean that another nearby agent or parcel box is selected for delivery. Read more about how long goods remain at delivery stands/parcel boxes.

Dates

We have compiled some benchmarks for delivery before Christmas. The dates indicate the latest collection date for your shipment to maximize the chance of it being delivered before Christmas. Please note that these are guidelines; we cannot guarantee exact delivery times or predict resource availability and weather conditions.

Domestic shipping to private address

Package to delivery point: Friday, 12/12

Package with home delivery: Friday 12/12

Pallet with home delivery: Wednesday, 10/12

International shipping (Europe) to private address

Package to delivery point: Friday 5/12

Package with home delivery: Friday 5/12

Pallet with home delivery: Friday 5/12

For domestic shipping to business address

Package to company: Friday 12/12

Pallet to company: Friday 12/12

For international shipping (Europe) to company address

Package to companies in Europe: Friday 5/12

Import & Export within Europe and worldwide

Due to varying demand, several countries may have reduced capacity and fewer departures to and from Sweden. Contact us for an estimate of the delivery date to or from your destination.

☝️ Departures between countries often do not occur between Christmas and New Year, especially for pallet goods. Goods sent after the last departure before Christmas may remain at the terminal until the next departure after New Year. In some cases, shipments may be refused loading or cancelled if booked late, meaning you will need to rebook when traffic starts again.

Five good tips right now

Increased risk of damage: With increased volumes, the risk of damage also increases. Be careful with packaging and follow the regulations, even when it is busy.
Notifications: Many people work in different locations and many offices close before and during Christmas. Consider special choices when booking to ensure smooth deliveries.
Unexpected events: Clearly marked goods (e.g. stickers and tape with logo) help the carrier if address labels are damaged. An extra address label in the box can be crucial.
Damaged goods: Notify Shiplink customer service within seven days of receipt if the goods have been damaged.
Information: Inform colleagues, sellers and recipients that delivery times may be longer to set the right expectations.

🙂 Do you have questions or concerns about the upcoming period? Contact your shipping colleagues at Shiplink via chat at shiplink.se, email: order@shiplink.se or telephone: 010-20 706 66.

Updated on: 02/12/2025

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