Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week (Week 3 of November 2023)

DP World Australia suspended Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle ports after detecting system failures at 10th Nov. The DP World disconnects from the Internet and restricts access to the network, and the system related to port operation is not working. It is understood that there is a high possibility of cyberattacks and data infringement on the system (under investigation by the Australian Federal Police)

India has long suffered from smog problems due to the practice of vehicle exhaust gas, industrial waste and practice of burning arable land. New Delhi has a PM 2.5 concentration level, which is almost 80 times the limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). New Delhi authorities are implementing emergency measures such as stopping unnecessary truck movement and construction work. Implementation of odd-even vehicle operation system in Delhi from November 13 to November 20.

The Senior Staff Association of Shipping, Clearing, and Forwarding Agencies (SSASCFA) has concluded plans to embark on a nationwide strike on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, as all logistics and shipping related activities will be fully paralysed across the nation’s Ports. Following the resolution reached during the Joint National Executive Council(NEC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, SSASCFA declared that the nationwide indefinite strike action would affect operational activities from the shipping subsector of the nation’s maritime industry.

Ryanair will be cancelling operations on several routes over the coming days. Airlines are advising passengers to expect delays on selected routes. The airline said that it will be contacting affected customers by phone or email. Strike is said to be in opposition to planned cuts, which they say will threaten the 'necessary performance and modernisation needed to ensure an efficient air navigation service in France'

The most snow to ever fall in the first two weeks of November caused nearly all flights to be delayed. Airport Director Craig Campbell maintains the airport remains open and is operational. Campbell says operating on time, with the weather Anchorage is experiencing, has been challenging. Currently, every aircraft taking off has to be de-iced, which can take 10-15 minutes for smaller planes and even longer for larger planes.

The war in Ukraine has turned the Black Sea into a zone rife with conflict. Russia launched a significant airstrike against the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa, causing damage to one of the city's main art galleries, at least eight injuries, and fires from grain filled trucks. Since the invasion, there have been 24 reported incidents of civilian vessels involved in maritime incidents in the Black Sea.

Just before 2 pm of last Fri, the power went out in the main terminal of Zaventem airport. Since then, it has not only been dark in the departure and arrival halls, but check-in is also no longer possible. “The screenings can continue. But checking in is not possible. We are trying to solve the problems as quickly as possible.” says Brussels Airport spokeswoman Nathalie Pierard.

The board of directors and supervisory committee of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), a German container terminal operator, approved the partial sale to MSC. From 11th Nov, port workers' protests and strikes against privatization are underway at the Burchardkai (CTB) terminal. Currently, the strike is scheduled to run until November 10, but there are opinions that the strike is expected to expand if consultations between labor and management do not proceed.

Activists from various labor organizations, including SUNTRACS, and various educational and indigenous organizations continue to protest throughout Panama from early October to the present. The purpose of this demonstration is to oppose the mining contract between the Panamanian government and First Quantum Minerals. Protesters intentionally obstruct traffic by blocking major roads as part of their actions, which has also disrupted the delivery of essential items such as food, medicine and fuel.

Up to 1,000 workers at Amazon.com Inc's Coventry warehouse went on strike on last Tuesday as part of a long running pay dispute. The GMB Union today stated that further strike action is due to take place this Thursday and Friday, followed by another strike on Black Friday, November 24. 'With a winter of strike chaos looming, it's time for Amazon bosses to urgently listen to their workers,' said GMB Organiser Rachel Fagan. Fagan said, noting that Amazon workers in Birmingham have also launched a new strike vote.