Update Türkiye – Bulgarian border
Road freight traffic from Türkiye into the EU had returned to normal levels as of 2 November, following the disruption we reported on 28 October. Delays remain possible at the border between Türkiye and Bulgaria.
Ongoing border checks
Detailed checks of Turkish drivers’ visas and residence permits may delay individual shipments. Preliminary information suggests that checks on the Bulgarian side could become more stringent in the week beginning 9 November. If that happens, queues could build again and transit times could increase.
If you have a shipment in transit
SSL is monitoring the situation and will assess alternative routes for affected shipments where appropriate.
For the latest status, please contact your usual SSL representative with your shipment reference and let us know if your cargo is time-sensitive.
Best regards,
Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics AB
CUSTOMER UPDATE | 4 NOVEMBER 2026
