The weeks leading up to Chinese New Year (CNY) put incredible pressure on exporters in China and China’s transportation infrastructure. CNY is generally a 7 day festival, however, most people in China celebrate for up to two weeks or more.
Factories shut down over the holiday and, after they reopen, it can take a few weeks to get back to full production capacity.
Proper planning and coordination are important if you want to ensure your supply chain remains fluid.
Chinese New Year 2025 falls on the following dates:
- China: January 28, 2025 – February 4, 2025
- Hong Kong: January 29, 2025 – February 2, 2025
- Taiwan: January 28, 2025 – February 2, 2025
If you have shipments that need to depart prior to Chinese New Year, we recommend that you place bookings with our Freight Solutions Team in mid to late December, ensuring enough lead time to find the best option for space and rates.
For more information, contact Debbie McGuire, Director – Freight Solutions.
