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

A massive explosion occurred at an industrial park near Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport. Flights to and from Buenos Aires were delayed and cancelled on Friday night due to the incident. At least 15 people were hospitalized from the blast. Witnesses reported a large fireball and thick smoke engulfing the area. Authorities are still trying to control and extinguish the fire.

On November 15, thousands of travelers in the US were affected by a significant travel disruption involving 300 flight cancellations and 1,508 delays. Airlines like SkyWest, Southwest, United, JetBlue, and Alaska were heavily impacted. Major airports such as Chicago (ORD & MDW), Newark (EWR), Los Angeles (LAX), and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), along with smaller airports like Norfolk, San Jose, and Tampa reported significant delays and cancellations. Key reasons for the disruptions include adverse weather conditions, staffing shortages, and air traffic congestion.

Europe's air travel network is severely disrupted as major airlines such as easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, and Vueling report 721 flight delays and 23 cancellations. Key affected airports include London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Helsinki-Vantaa, and Bilbao. The disruptions stem from staffing shortages, weather issues, and air traffic control restrictions, leading to missed connections and extended layovers. Most significant impacts were seen in the UK and the Netherlands, particularly during connecting flight windows.

A major strike is presently taking place in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. The strike is expected to significantly impact logistics via sea routes. Port of Lisbon (PTLIS) is included in the affected area. The National Union of Port Managers (SNTAP) has indicated that the ongoing strike by Portugal’s port managers is expected to continue through December 13.

Typhoon Fung-Wong causing flight cancellations at airports Clark International Airport (CRK), CRK, MNL) and delays in port operations Port of Kaohsiung(TWKHH), Port of North Manila(PHMNN), along with road transport disruptions. Monitor airport and port operations closely and prepare for schedule adjustments based on weather developments