Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 2 of July 2025)

On July 6, over 5,000 flights were delayed across the U.S. due to severe weather following the Independence Day weekend. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) saw nearly 800 delays due to thunderstorms, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reported average delays of 40 minutes caused by staffing shortages.

As of July 6, a total of 171 flights were canceled and 56 delayed at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) in Moscow. Between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., 65 departures were scheduled from Terminal B and 11 from Terminal C. Approximately 15,000 passengers were undergoing pre-flight procedures, with Aeroflot increasing personnel to stabilize operations. Some congestion was observed in the security area, but the overall situation remained calm.

Forming early on July 5, Typhoon Danas has posed meteorological risks from Saturday to Tuesday across Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. Level II and III typhoon s in Fujian led to suspension of ferry routes including ‘Huangqi-Matsu,’ ‘Mawei-Matsu,’ and ‘Quanzhou-Kinmen,’ and halted 50 marine projects. Zhejiang activated Level IV and III responses, affecting ports such as Ningbo (CNNGB). Cities in Guangdong, including Shantou, Shanwei, and Jieyang, remained on high .

On July 5, a nationwide air traffic controller strike in France led to the cancellation of 16 flights between Dublin Airport and Paris, Biarritz, Nice, and Murcia in Spain. The strike is scheduled to continue for two days, with further cancellations possible.

A major wildfire in eastern Crete that began on July 3 forced the evacuation of over 5,000 residents and tourists, causing significant damage in Ierapetra to businesses, farmland, and homes. Strong winds contributed to the fire’s spread. A separate wildfire near Rafina disrupted air traffic at Athens International Airport (ATH) and led to the closure of Marathonos Avenue in both directions.