We are simplifying the structure of domestic transport invoices of DB Schenker and Vähälä Yhtiöt. Until now, the invoice has included fuel surcharges and excise duty as separate elements.
The excise duties on transport fuels will increase on August 1, 2020. For the price of diesel, the tax will increase by an average of 5.6 cents per litre, or an average of about 12.7% (VAT 0).
Now that the coronavirus pandemic has begun to ease its grip in Europe, we will reduce the additional surcharges introduced in the exceptional situation. In the congested area in Finland we no longer use flexibility to delivery days for remote areas.
Due to the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, additional surcharges have been introduced for transports to ensure full-scale transport services even in these challenging times
To control the spread of coronavirus we are taking stricter precautions in delivering shipments to consumers. As of Monday, April 6, our drivers will not carry consignments inside the apartment. In this way, we reduce the mutual risk of exposure.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, transport volumes are significantly reducing. Based on the volume estimates from our customers and experience from our European network, freight volumes will be reduced by almost one-third compared with a normal period.
