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Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Indonesian Airfreight Operations

Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption is straining Indonesia's cargo networks, with forwarders reporting significant delays and capacity concerns. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, the country's primary international hub, suspended operations over the weekend along with nine other facilities as volcanic ash affected airspace. More than 2,900 flights were cancelled, delayed, or diverted across impacted airports. While only 10 dedicated cargo flights faced cancellations, approximately 2,000 tonnes of belly cargo capacity was affected. Soekarno-Hatta has since reopened but faces a substantial backlog: 461 domestic flights, 156 international services, and seven cargo operations remain pending. LX Pantos anticipates clearing delays within the week. Logfret and other forwarders are directing time-sensitive shipments to alternative Indonesian gateways including Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang, and Kertajati, where some diversions have already begun.