Air Freight: DHL Increases Security Measures After Fire at Leipzig Cargo Center

German authorities are warning freight companies about arson attacks in Europe, prompting DHL to increase security measures for employees, facilities, and customer shipments. The fire at the Leipzig cargo center is being investigated, with Russian sabotage being considered as a possible cause.

Incidents of incendiary devices in freight have been reported across Europe, including a fire at a DHL hub in Leipzig connected to a parcel from the Baltic States. The German Federal Prosecutor has taken over the investigation.

There have also been indications of Russian sabotage at the NATO air base in Geilenkirchen and drone flights over German military sites. The packages involved in these incidents have been found to have high shipping costs and contain electrical items and liquids.

The German security agencies have issued a warning to businesses about these unconventional incendiary devices. There is a growing concern about the increase in Russian sabotage and espionage activities in Germany.