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Chinese New Year 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Air Time Critical\u00ae<\/a> would like to bring your attention to the\u00a0upcoming Chinese holidays. China, along with some other Asian countries will be celebrating the Lunar New Year. Please be aware of expected bottlenecks at airports<\/strong> resulting in longer transit times and higher prices. Do not hesitate to contact us in advance to secure a door-door urgent delivery to Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

10-17 February 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Lunar New Year falls on 10 February and is one of the most important holidays in China. The public holiday then lasts from 10th to 17th February<\/strong>. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the year of the dragon.<\/span><\/p>\n

How will it affect your shipments?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most businesses in China will be closed, including some customs offices. Other Asian countries are expected to be less affected.<\/span><\/p>\n

What about customs during Chinese holidays?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the NFO \u2013 Express Air Freight service:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Shanghai (PVG)<\/strong><\/span>
\nCustoms office opened only several hours per day, pre-booking needed<\/span>
\nHong Kong (HKG)<\/strong><\/span>
\nCustoms office opened, pre-booking needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the On Board Courier (OBC) service:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shanghai (PVG)<\/b><\/span>
\nCustoms office for passengers closed, formal export via HKG only.<\/span>
\nHong Kong (HKG)<\/b><\/span>
\nCustoms office opened, pre-booking needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about the OBC<\/a>\u00a0 and NFO<\/a> solution<\/span><\/p>\n


\nIt is necessary to anticipate your shipment needs<\/span><\/strong>, especially\u202furgent ones, and start dealing with them before the holidays begin. After that it is very difficult to obtain a confirmation from airlines so pre-booking is required. During the period either side of the holidays, shippers scramble for space on all flights, which results in considerable price increases.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information or to request a quote, do not hesitate to contact us.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n