Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 5 of October 2025)

Flights to Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic control facility. The federal government shutdown is causing air traffic controllers to work without pay, leading to increased staffing shortages. Besides LAX, airports including Chicago O'Hare, Reagan Washington National, and Newark Liberty International experienced staffing-related delays. The ground stop at LAX lasted nearly two hours, exemplifying the shutdown's broader impact on the national air travel system.

On October 22, two Maerskline container vessels docked at Chittagong Port after waiting nearly a week due to license cancellation. The license cancellation occurred because of surcharge rule violations by the company. The affected vessels, Maersk Norddal and Maersk Keelung, entered Chittagong on October 15 and 16, affecting operations at Chittagong Port (BDCGP).

Storm Benjamin is causing disruptions in the Netherlands, affecting flights, train schedules, and road traffic. Schiphol Airport reports 158 flight cancellations due to the storm, mostly affecting KLM flights, with subsequent delays. Dutch Railways(NS) has adjusted train schedules in Zeeland, resulting in fewer trains and increased travel times. The Dutch road authorities and motorists’ association warned that highways will face major disruption, and advised drivers to prepare for difficult conditions.

Wan Hai Lines is managing the recovery and unloading operations of the WAN HAI 503 at the Jebel Ali Port following a fire incident. The incident led to multiple fires on the vessel, causing extensive container damage. The unloading operations are complex and performed under strict safety protocols; 356 containers have been unloaded with 1,366

A fuel system failure at King Shaka International Airport has led to flight disruptions.
Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates and use Airports Company South Africa's app for notifications. This incident follows a recent series of flight delays affecting King Shaka and OR Tambo airports due to ATNS constraints. Factors for delays include technical and weather-related challenges, leading to extended wait times.