Holiday Dates
The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place from 25 to 27 September, followed by Golden Week from 1 to 7 October. This only leaves three regular working days between the two holidays.
Potential delays and capacity challenges
Activity typically increases ahead of Golden Week as factories work to complete and dispatch orders before the holiday. This may lead to:
- Limited capacity for road, sea and air freight
- Higher freight rates
- Delayed bookings and collections
- Reduced capacity at ports, terminals and customs
- Limited container availability
Disruptions may continue for one to two weeks after Golden Week as production and transport operations gradually return to normal-
We recommend planning ahead
To reduce the risk of delays, we recommend that importers:
- Confirm their suppliers’ closing and reopening dates
- Complete production, inspections and documentation well in advance
- Book transport three to four weeks before the preferred departure date
- Allow additional time in delivery schedules
- Consider alternative routes or modes of transport for time-critical shipments
We are here to help you plan
ColliCare has extensive experience in managing transport during periods of high demand and reduced capacity. We are happy to help you plan your shipments and find a solution that meets your needs.
If you are already a customer, please contact your regular representative at ColliCare Logistics. If you are not yet a customer, you are welcome to contact us for more information or assistance with your transport needs.