Chinese New Year 2026 brings temporary factory shutdowns, port congestion, and limited air freight capacity across Asia. For companies handling urgent or mission-critical shipments, On Board Courier (OBC) and Next Flight Out (NFO) services offer reliable solutions to keep your supply chain on schedule.
Even though the official holiday lasts only a few days, operational disruptions often extend 1–2 weeks before and after the festival due to pre-holiday shipment surges and post-holiday backlogs.
Key Challenges for Urgent Shipments
- Factory Shutdowns: Production pauses 7–10 days. Critical components can be delayed without rapid delivery options.
- Air Freight Capacity: Passenger flights fill quickly, limiting cargo space and driving up standard freight rates.
- Port & Trucking Constraints: Congestion at major ports and limited trucking capacity can delay shipments.
How OBC & NFO Solve These Challenges
- OBC Services: Door-to-door delivery within 24–48 hours, bypassing standard cargo bottlenecks.
- NFO Services: Guaranteed seats on the next available flights, ensuring urgent shipments reach their destination on time.
- Flexible Routing: Combine OBC/NFO with standard freight to manage high-volume shipments while protecting mission-critical deliveries.
- 24/7 Support: Continuous coordination and real-time tracking throughout transit.
Practical Planning Tips
- Secure OBC/NFO pick-up dates 3–5 weeks in advance.
- Confirm supplier cut-off dates early to avoid delays.
- Use OBC/NFO for top-up shipments or mission-critical components.
- Monitor post-holiday capacity and adjust routing to maintain schedules.
Need Urgent Shipments During Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year does not pause critical cargo — and neither do we.
Baiyue Logistics provides 24/7 OBC and NFO solutions globally, helping logistics managers guarantee timely delivery for urgent shipments.
Contact us today to secure your cargo on the next available flight.
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