AIR cargo operations have been impacted by the IT disruption that has seen computer systems malfunction at airlines and airports worldwide.
The disruption is understood to have been caused by a Microsoft IT outage triggered by a software update from cyber security company Crowdstrike, reports London's air Cargo News.
In Europe, cargo hub Amsterdam Airport Schiphol confirmed it has been affected by the IT issues. The airport posted an update on its website that stated: 'There is currently a global computer failure. This disruption also has an impact on flights to and from Schiphol.'
Lufthansa Cargo said on its website that cargo handling operations are impacted, including at Frankfurt and Munich airports.
Luxembourg headquartered Cargolux said some of its services had been affected, but this did not include flights. 'We are currently experiencing disruption of some of our services due to a Global 3rd party IT outage, which is out of our control. Our flights are not impacted,' said the cargo airline.
Heathrow Airport, the UK's busiest air cargo hub, has also been experiencing technology problems, though it declined to comment on air cargo operations specifically.
A Heathrow spokesperson said: 'Microsoft is currently experiencing a global outage which is impacting select systems at Heathrow. Flights are operational and we are implementing contingency plans to minimize any impact on journeys.'
Meanwhile, Heathrow-based IAG Cargo commented: 'Following the large-scale IT outage impacting Microsoft systems, some of our operations may experience minor disruptions today. Our teams are working to minimize the impact and ensure cargo affected is on its way as soon as possible.'
Freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) also said its IT systems were unaffected but warned of delays throughout the cargo supply chain in a market update.
US airlines have also been affected, including Delta, United and American Airlines.
Delta said in an update: 'All Delta flights are paused as we work through a vendor technology issue.'
Meanwhile, United Cargo had an error message on its website.
American Airlines appears to have begun operating flights again, although the status of its air cargo ground handling operations is not yet clear.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in an emailed statement: 'The F is closely monitoring a technical issue impacting IT systems in the US airlines. Several airlines have requested F assistance with ground stops for their fleets until the issue is resolved.'
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The disruption is understood to have been caused by a Microsoft IT outage triggered by a software update from cyber security company Crowdstrike, reports London's air Cargo News.
In Europe, cargo hub Amsterdam Airport Schiphol confirmed it has been affected by the IT issues. The airport posted an update on its website that stated: 'There is currently a global computer failure. This disruption also has an impact on flights to and from Schiphol.'
Lufthansa Cargo said on its website that cargo handling operations are impacted, including at Frankfurt and Munich airports.
Luxembourg headquartered Cargolux said some of its services had been affected, but this did not include flights. 'We are currently experiencing disruption of some of our services due to a Global 3rd party IT outage, which is out of our control. Our flights are not impacted,' said the cargo airline.
Heathrow Airport, the UK's busiest air cargo hub, has also been experiencing technology problems, though it declined to comment on air cargo operations specifically.
A Heathrow spokesperson said: 'Microsoft is currently experiencing a global outage which is impacting select systems at Heathrow. Flights are operational and we are implementing contingency plans to minimize any impact on journeys.'
Meanwhile, Heathrow-based IAG Cargo commented: 'Following the large-scale IT outage impacting Microsoft systems, some of our operations may experience minor disruptions today. Our teams are working to minimize the impact and ensure cargo affected is on its way as soon as possible.'
Freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) also said its IT systems were unaffected but warned of delays throughout the cargo supply chain in a market update.
US airlines have also been affected, including Delta, United and American Airlines.
Delta said in an update: 'All Delta flights are paused as we work through a vendor technology issue.'
Meanwhile, United Cargo had an error message on its website.
American Airlines appears to have begun operating flights again, although the status of its air cargo ground handling operations is not yet clear.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in an emailed statement: 'The F is closely monitoring a technical issue impacting IT systems in the US airlines. Several airlines have requested F assistance with ground stops for their fleets until the issue is resolved.'
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