After the attacks at Zaventem airport, cargo traffic is slowly resuming. However, the Belgian airport is still operating an emergency plan which means extra checks are taking place and flights may face delays, reports EVO.
One of the measures taken by the airport is to train flights through other airports in Belgium. The Belgians expect to resume normal planning in the near future.
The airport in Belgium is not the only one to have taken measures. Several countries have tightened border controls, resulting in delays in logistics processes. Many carriers have questions about what measures are being taken and how they will be affected.
Consultation
Because freight traffic through Zaventem has been disrupted, many companies are afraid they will have to disappoint their customers and parcels will be late. EVO and Fenedex have issued the advice to consult with parcel carriers on what the options are. Possibly that the parcels be diverted via other airports such as Schiphol or Frankfurt.
Controls tightened
On the road, hauliers are also experiencing delays due to extra measures at the border. The borders to Belgium are not closed, the embassy informed, but extra checks are taking place at the border. The Belgians advise hauliers to avoid Brussels and the surrounding area. Not only as a final destination, but also as a transit point. For its part, France has deployed 1,600 agents to be deployed at checks at logistics hubs. This will tighten border controls resulting in delays.
Netherlands
The Netherlands has also taken measures, as have our eastern neighbours and Luxembourg. Additional checks are also being carried out at the border to Germany by the Royal Military Police.
Traffic jam overview
Traffic jams and other delays on the road are accurately tracked via the internet. EVO advises companies to keep a close eye on websites with information so that they know where they stand and can think of alternatives if necessary.
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