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Important Notice about Service in the Port of Helsingborg 19–26 June

The Swedish Dockworkers’ Union has issued a strike notice, and the Swedish Confederation of Transport has imposed a lockout between 19 and 26 June. These actions will affect operations at the Port of Helsingborg over the coming days. Below is a list of specific times when operations may be impacted.

Expected impact on operations:

  • Centralgate will be closed to container traffic for the port’s operations when we need to concentrate on vessel operations.
  • Limited staffing during this period may affect service levels, with the risk of queues.
  • We are working to minimise disruption, but loading and unloading of container trucks in the port will be affected on the strike days.
  • Terminal operations such as stuffing and stripping will be closed during the strike.

Specific times when impact may occur:

  • Thursday, 19 June: Central gate opens as usual. No vessel operations after 10:30 a.m.
  • Midsummer Eve, 20 June: 06:00 – 14:30 open by appointment* to release refrigerated containers and possible vessel operations.
  • Midsummer Day, 21 June: 15:30 – 24:00 open by appointment* for the release of refrigerated containers and possible vessel operations.
  • Sunday, 22 June: 07:00 – 24:00 open by appointment* to release refrigerated containers and possible vessel operations.
  • Monday, 23 June: 06:00 – 20:00 Central gate is open as usual, but there are no vessel operations.
  • Tuesday, 24 June: 13:00 – 20:00 The central gate is open as per usual for all trafic between 06:00-13:00. As from 13:00-20:00 we will be able to have the central gate specifically open for only pick up of full import units (standard and reefer containers) and open for gate in of empty reefer containers. Yard for other empties and export containers will be closed between 13:00-20:00. Regular traffic to and from Lantmännen, Energy Terminal, Conteam and Dalshult will be open as usual the whole day.
  • Wednesday, 25 June: Operations as usual.
  • Thursday, 26 June: The central gate is open as usual, but there are no vessel operations.

We continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep you updated with the latest information through newsletters and updates on our website.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period and are doing our best to ensure the most efficient operations possible despite the ongoing challenges.

* An appointment is required for overtime charges.

Published 2025 19th June