When is the Golden Week 2024？
People celebrate National Day on October 1st, but the Chinese Golden Week's exact start and end dates vary yearly.
The Golden Week in 2024 falls between October 1st and 7th.
During the holiday, factories and offices shut down across the nation. However, the ports and customs departments will remain operational.
Understanding the Pre-Golden Week Rush
A pre-Golden Week volume surge can be seen each year three or four weeks before the public holiday.
Because of the closedown during the Golden Week holiday, manufacturers must fulfil the customers’ demands to speed up productivity and ship them out of China ahead of the week-long break. It means that the shippers must plan in advance to make sure there is enough lead time.
Along with the volume surges, the higher demand for transportation puts also more pressure on logistics services, including domestic and international transportation.
We expect that this activity will reduce available freight space and increase rates for both ocean and air shipping. Additionally, overloading can slow down operations and cause delays.
Being proactive in navigating the challenges
A proactive approach is the best way to avoid rising rates, tight capacity, and delays due to the Golden Week. Shippers are encouraged to book in advance to secure the necessary space and book early, at least 3-4 weeks in advance.
Even so, you never know what kind of obstacles you can encounter during the rush of peak season. When sudden issues or opportunities arise, feel free to contact us to get assistance. As your experienced and reliable logistics partner with flexibility, we are designed to add resilience to your supply chain and help mitigate your shipping risks.
