Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 1 of August 2025)

On July 29, the Evergreen vessel Ever Feat berthed at the port of Montevideo, Uruguay after encountering a storm off the coast of Rio Grande, Brazil. The vessel suffered damage to 30–40 of its containers, which are reported to be on the verge of falling off the ship. Images show containers on one part of the ship stacked unevenly, with some damaged and dented. Other containers also have parts hanging off the ship.

The Evergreen vessel Ever Feat berthed at the port of Montevideo, Uruguay, on 29 July after encountering a storm that led to a container collapse.

On July 30, flights across the UK’s airport network faced delays due to an air traffic control issue at the NATS Swanwick center. The problem affected airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham. The issue was resolved shortly after it was identified, with flights resuming at most airports after about 40 minutes.

On August 2, a critical Air Traffic Control systems failure caused delays and schedule changes at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for updates, as significant delays are anticipated. ACSA has stated that the issue is not related to their systems, and recommends using their mobile app for real-time flight information.

On August 2, approximately 50 containers fell from the Ever Lunar Merchant ship in Callao Bay, Peru, due to dense fog. The incident resulted in containers floating and some spilling contents like electronics and textiles into the water. Evergreen Marine initiated containment and recovery operations, which are expected to take several days. The event highlighted vulnerabilities in Peruvian port infrastructure and raised concerns about potential environmental impacts.