JAPAN's Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) announced that it would suspend European flights as a result of airspace restrictions.

The flight suspension started with the freighter operator explaining the situation in Ukraine and Russia means that its flight route to Europe could be restricted.

"We are currently investigating air routes that do not fly through Russian airspace," NCA said in a statement.

At the moment, the suspension runs until March 9 and will affect eight flights, operating between Narita and Amsterdam and Milan. The carrier does however have codeshare agreements with Cargolux, Cargolux Italia and Silkway West.

Forwarders have warned of rising supply chain costs due to extended transit times and reduced capacity between Asia and Europe, reports London's Air Cargo News.

Source Shipping Gazette