Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 3 of September 2025)

An indefinite strike by security staff at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport began on September 14. The strike has led to major delays and disruptions for passengers, including prolonged security checks, particularly affecting Terminal 4. Travelers face longer wait times, with reports of up to 95 minutes to clear security. The strike is related to disputes over working conditions and compensation demands by around 800 Trablisa security staff. Authorities have advised passengers to arrive earlier and prepare for extended wait times, as the situation is ongoing without a clear end date.

Transporters at Kandla and Mundra ports in India have announced an indefinite strike starting from September 12. This action is expected to cause a significant disruption in trade operations at these ports, which are among the busiest in the country.

On September 10, severe weather conditions affected maritime operations in Australia, leading to the temporary closure of Port Kembla Anchorage. Port Kembla, located in New South Wales south of Sydney

Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport was closed for nearly 24 hours due to violent protests. The airport closure was enforced as authorities held a high-level security meeting and the Nepal Army imposed restrictions to control the unrest. The protests led to arson, looting, and significant damage, with 27 arrests reported. Affected flights include Air India and IndiGo, with suspensions on September 9 and continuing cancellations on September 10.

On September 9, over 60 shipping containers fell off the cargo ship MISSISSIPPI into the Port of Long Beach. The incident occurred shortly before 9 am and involved around 67 containers, as reported by the US Coast Guard. The containers, believed to carry goods from China, fell into the water and some onto a pollution control vessel named the Stax 2. The Pier G terminal suspended operations to secure the loose containers, causing a temporary halt in unloading and loading activities.