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Issue 323, September 28, 2001
The following is the latest update on airline surcharges, airline cargo facility closings, flight schedule changes and backlogs as of Friday, September 28, 2001:

Danzas AEI Intercontinental has been notified that various airlines will impose security-related surcharges on international traffic at origin points. The surcharges will take effect from October 1 to October 15, depending on the specific carrier.

At this point, we have not determined the manner in which we will handle and pass on these extraordinary charges. Please know that Danzas AEI will do whatever we can to mitigate the impact of these proposed surcharges. Details will be provided on these surcharges in an upcoming communiqu鮦lt;P> 24 Security Hold: Egypt Air, Turkish and United Airlines. Virgin is x-raying all transfer freight at London Heathrow that will involve further air movement.

Changes in lift and backlogs ex JFK:    

  • Air France: one-day backlog to Mexico    
  • Korean: cleaning up backlog to Japan and Sydney    
  • Kuwait Airlines: Not flying into Islamabad and Lahore    
  • SAS: Canceling Newark/Oslo and Oslo/Newark Oct. 02    
  • South African Airways: 20,000-kilo backlog in JFK

    European Cargo - Oct 1 Emergency Measures NMWP Material
    The European Union (EU) will enforce emergency measures for coniferous softwood. NWA Cargo has reminded us that they will be screening all shipments tendered for transatlantic transportation to ensure identification of NMWP (Non-Manufactured Wood Packing) material.
    (See The Danzas AEI Resource, issues #322, September 26 and #306, June 26 at: http://www.danzasaei.com/worldwide/northamerica/resource/index.html)

    Domestic Services - On schedule
    Domestic air and ground systems operating at near normal capacity levels.    

  • American Airlines has closed cargo facilities in BUF-ROC-DCA-SLC    
  • Northwest plans to close 11 freight facilities across the U.S.

    Ocean Services - No interruptions
    All shipping lines are moving according to schedule. Notification to Danzas AEI Intercontinental has not been received for a "War Risk Surcharge" (when and how much) from shipping lines for shipments through the Suez Canal and to Red Sea / Persian Gulf area.

    Border Clearances - Limited delays
    Please use the below links to find specific details:    

  • U.S. Northern & Southern Borders: http://nemo.customs.gov/process/bordertimes/bordertimes.asp    
  • Canadian: http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/customs/general/times/menu-e.html

    Please note that due to the complex nature of the subject matter, Danzas AEI Intercontinental cannot be responsible for actions taken by the reader in reliance on the information contained herein without prior consultation with Danzas AEI Intercontinental.  

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