The air-freight and logistics industry is facing significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduction in passenger flights has constrained air-freight capacity, leading companies like Asendia UK to charter passenger aircraft to manage the disruption. Additionally, the shortage of lorry drivers in the UK has made it difficult to handle the workload created by the spike in online consumerism during the pandemic. The industry has been enduring a perfect storm of pressure on people, networks, and resources over the past couple of years. The introduction of numerous regulatory changes in the UK and EU in a short time has also added to the challenges faced by the industry.
