{"id":12721,"date":"2024-04-04T11:22:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airtimecritical.com\/?p=12721"},"modified":"2024-04-08T08:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T07:22:17","slug":"logistics-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtimecritical.com\/en\/logistics-ramadan","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the impact of End of Ramadan on logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the end of Ramadan fast approaching, celebrated from April 8 to 12, 2024<\/strong>, in Muslim countries including Turkey, Tunisia, and Morocco<\/strong>, logistics challenges are expected due to the festive period.<\/p>\n

Eid al-Fitr marks a joyous end to the fasting period, characterized by celebrations, new clothing, and gift exchanges. However, it also leads to closures and reduced operations in logistics and customs<\/strong>, directly impacting supply chains and delivery schedules.<\/p>\n

I<\/strong>mportant dates to note during Eid holidays<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

United Arab Emirates:<\/strong> 8-12 April
\nTurkey: <\/strong>9-12 April
\nTunisia:<\/strong> 9-12 April
\nMorocco: <\/strong>10-11 April<\/p>\n

Why act now?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Office and Customs Closures<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Public administrations, including customs, often operate on reduced schedules or close entirely during Eid holidays, which can lead to delays in processing shipments and customs formalities.<\/p>\n

Reduced Capacity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Airlines may adjust their flight schedules during this period, potentially reducing available capacity for air freight and impacting the planning of urgent shipments.<\/p>\n

Increased Demand<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Just before the holidays start, there is often an increase in the demand for goods transport, as businesses strive to complete shipments before the closure period. This can lead to capacity saturation and price increases.<\/p>\n

Secure your shipments now<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Don’t let the end of Ramadan 2024 disrupt your operations. From Express Air Freight<\/a> to On Board Courier<\/a> services, our range of options ensures that your critical shipments are handled with the urgency they require. Contact Air Time Critical\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> today to secure your shipments.<\/p>\n

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ATC\u00ae<\/sup> team wishes happy Eid al-Fitr to all our Muslim customers and partners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Explore more about our capabilities and services in these regions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n