THE rise in Covid infections fuelled by the omicron variant and bad weather that has forced passenger airlines to cancel thousands of flights is now disrupting operations at fedex Express.
The parcel and freight carrier warned that staffing problems due to rising infection rates among pilots and ground personnel in its air network, combined with severe winter weather events, are slowing deliveries, reports New York's American Shipper.
'We are implementing contingency plans and adjusting operations to minimise delays while continuing to provide the best possible service to our customers during these difficult times. Volume currently moving through the network will be prioritised for processing,' FedEx said in a notice to customers.
Snow and ice have affected operations at FedEx Express' global hub in Memphis, Tennessee, and other locations in the Midwest and eastern US.
Alternative efforts to minimise delays include diverting shipments to FedEx's heavy truck network.
The FedEx situation is a reminder that supply chains will continue to face disruptions from Covid outbreaks this year. In the air cargo sector, for example, Cathay Pacific suspended most cargo flights for a week and will only operate at about 20 per cent of pre-pandemic during the first quarter because of stricter quarantine provisions in Hong Kong that are removing pilots from duty.
Passenger airlines have been forced to cancel thousands of flights since late December because there isn't sufficient personnel to cover for the many pilots and cabin crew calling out sick with Covid. Bad weather is worsening the situation by making it difficult to relocate available crew to locations that need replacements.
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The parcel and freight carrier warned that staffing problems due to rising infection rates among pilots and ground personnel in its air network, combined with severe winter weather events, are slowing deliveries, reports New York's American Shipper.
'We are implementing contingency plans and adjusting operations to minimise delays while continuing to provide the best possible service to our customers during these difficult times. Volume currently moving through the network will be prioritised for processing,' FedEx said in a notice to customers.
Snow and ice have affected operations at FedEx Express' global hub in Memphis, Tennessee, and other locations in the Midwest and eastern US.
Alternative efforts to minimise delays include diverting shipments to FedEx's heavy truck network.
The FedEx situation is a reminder that supply chains will continue to face disruptions from Covid outbreaks this year. In the air cargo sector, for example, Cathay Pacific suspended most cargo flights for a week and will only operate at about 20 per cent of pre-pandemic during the first quarter because of stricter quarantine provisions in Hong Kong that are removing pilots from duty.
Passenger airlines have been forced to cancel thousands of flights since late December because there isn't sufficient personnel to cover for the many pilots and cabin crew calling out sick with Covid. Bad weather is worsening the situation by making it difficult to relocate available crew to locations that need replacements.
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