News / 'It's a juggling act' say handlers as cargo congestion swamps Europe's airports

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Forwarders and other stakeholders are being urged to help stem the chaos at airports, as multiple hubs and handlers across western Europe face severe congestion, with no sign of flows easing despite China’s holiday.

Cargo flows continue to be high – but also unpredictable – and handlers say they expect volumes to continue throughout the Chinese new year break.

Dnata at Schiphol is among the handlers struggling, with one airline reporting that the facility was “imploding”.

Ross Marino, Dnata’s regional chief executive for ...