Forwarders Report Cargo Backlogs Already Reducing

(International Freighting Weekly – Damian Brett & Will Waters)

Airlines moving shipments faster than expected

Airlines are clearing cargo backlogs in Europe more quickly than expected, although the logjam in Asia continues to mount, according to forwarders.

Ceva Logistics said it had obtained information from carriers that indicated it would take three to five days to clear export backlogs from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow, subject to destination and carrier.

Following the opening of some of the major European cargo airports yesterday, Rhenus Logistics expected it to take around five days to clear cargo backlogs at Amsterdam, but has since said it could be done by the weekend. “The backlog of freight is going faster than expected,” the company said. “This means a number of airlines are already accepting new bookings.” Read more here.