Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 4 of June 2025)

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 5:35 pm Jun 17 local time. Indonesia officials raised the level to the highest of a four-tiered system. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. The eruption has caused Air New Zealand flights to and from Bali to be cancelled.

A fatal ship incident in Rotterdam's Waalhaven resulted in two deaths and two injuries on June 19. The Dutch Labor Inspectorate and police are investigating, and the accident site has been declared a crime scene.

Maersk announced that it would temporarily suspend ship operations at Haifa Port in Israel. This measure applies only to Maersk operating ships, and is in accordance with the company's policy of putting the safety of crew and operation first. Ashdod port operation proceeds as normal.

Belgium’s joint trade union front (FGTB, CSC, CGSLB) has officially announced a national day of action for June 25. This protest is part of efforts to resolve unresolved labor issues that began in December 2024. A formal strike notice has been issued, and truck drivers are also likely to participate, which is expected to cause disruptions to road transportation.

A significant fire broke out in the Waalhaven area of the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, affecting port operations. The fire was brought under control after intensive firefighting efforts, but smoke and odor pollution continued to impact the surrounding area. Port operations experienced temporary disruptions and delays. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and emergency services are monitoring the situation to ensure complete extinguishment.