Freight transport disruption a major issue in recent Channel Tunnel closures; threat to automotive supply chain averted
Responsive air charters intercept road and rail freight as part of multifaceted contingency action by emergency logistics specialistEmergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical averted production crises for a number of vehicle manufacturers during the recent sustained period of Channel Tunnel delays. The interrupted service, sparked by a lorry fire on January 17 and lasting for more than a week, resulted in a number of OEMs and tier suppliers having to implement supply chain contingency measures to prevent production line stoppages. With shipments delayed in the Tunnel gridlock