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8 September 2026

Volcanic ash disrupts operations at Indonesian airports

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Volcanic ash disrupts operations at Indonesian airports

The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau is disrupting Indonesia’s airfreight network, with forwarders warning customers of delays, flight cancellations, and potential capacity constraints. The disruption has centred on Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Indonesia’s principal international gateway, which was among nine airports forced to suspend operations over the weekend as ash from the volcano entered their airspace. More than 2,900 flights were cancelled, delayed, or diverted across the affected airports, according to Indonesian ... The post Volcanic ash disrupts operations at Indonesian airports appeared first on The Loadstar .

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