Freight and The Iceland Volcano

As everyone is well aware the Iceland Volcano has filled the skies over Northern Europe with a ash causing a significant amount of airspace to be closed.


After speaking with our International Sales representatives at FedEx and UPS, I have learned that contingency plans are in place and are working. FedEx is utilizing the Madrid airport and trucking services to facilitate deliveries as the Ash Cloud disburses.

I have also been told at both FedEx and UPS are suspending services with Freight Forwarders and focusing their efforts on serving their core clients. Recommendations were to NOT stop shipping or delay shipping as it is important to get product into the pipeline to ensure timely delivery.

Additional information from FedEx can be found at:  http://www.fedex.com/us/update.html
Additional information from UPS can be found at:  https://www.ups.com/content/us/en/about/news/service_updates/20100415_european_volcano.html