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French air traffic controllers (ATC) plan to strike for at least 36 hours, starting on the evening of Wednesday, Mar. 30, Airlines for Europe (A4E) lobby group said in a statement. A4E said this will be the 43rd strike day in France since 2009, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds...

Brussels Airport remained closed through Sunday. The airport said March 25 that it was still uncertain when forensic investigators would finish their work in the terminal and the airport authorities would regain access to the building. Even after they do so, a survey will have to be conducted on any...

Freighter flights resumed Wednesday at Brussels Zaventem Airport, although it remains closed to all passenger traffic following Tuesday’s terrorist attacks. A cargo source at Brussels Airport said landside cargo operations had resumed Wednesday morning, “and the airport will open again for full cargo flights operating at apron 9, the BRUcargo...

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced Wednesday it will officially open its new locks for transit of larger ships June 26. The canal will hold an inaugural ceremony with a ship traveling from the Agua Clara locks on the Atlantic side of the canal to the Cocoli locks on the...

The Panama Canal Authority has set temporary draft limits for large vessels because of water shortages for the locks caused by an unusual weather pattern. The restriction essentially will require vessels to lighten load at ports of origin so they ride higher and less water is required to raise them...

Brussels Airport, which suffered a terrorist attack yesterday has issued a statement March 23rd part of which reads: “There will be no passenger flights tomorrow. Brussels Airport and airlines are in narrow contact to find suitable solutions for all passengers. “Brussels Airport is looking at the possibilities to start cargo...

Some 4,000 dockworkers in Santos, Brazil, South America’s top port, carried out a wildcat and possibly illegal strike and picket Monday, slowing movement at four port terminals, including the two leading container facilities in the port. Stevedores in Santos especially targeted Brasil Terminal Portuario, where they picketed the entrance and...

Brussels Airport closure & impact on airfreight operations All flights have been suspended at Brussels Airport (IATA: BRU) following the two explosions. The evacuation of the airport is reportedly complete and it remains in lockdown. Authorities have instructed people not to come to the airport, and the airport is expected...

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) marked the opening of the Seaway’s 58th navigation season Monday, with the transit of Canada Steamship Lines’ Thunder Bay through Lock 3 on the Welland Canal. The ship, carrying a load of road salt, will be replenishing stocks depleted by ice storms which...

Flights and train services in and out of Brussels were canceled and security precautions were stepped up at travel hubs around Europe after deadly bombings in the Belgian capital’s airport and subway system. Operations are suspended at the airport, which has been evacuated, according to the hub’s Twitter feed Tuesday. Arriving air traffic was...