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

As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches, significant disruptions have occurred across Asia, impacting the Philippines, Taiwan, and southern China. Over 5,000 families have been evacuated in the Philippines, and various regions, including Taiwan, have seen disrupted flights and ferry services. Hong Kong International Airport will suspend operations for 36 hours, disrupting international travel. The typhoon is expected to hit the Babuyan Islands before moving toward southern China, prompting school and government office closures over flood and landslide risks. In Taiwan, flights and ferry services are canceled, with severe transport warnings in place..

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.

Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports faced disruptions due to a cyber attack on Collins Aerospace's system starting Friday night and into Saturday. The disruption affected electronic check-in and boarding, leading to flight cancellations and delays. Heathrow passengers experienced long queues and confusion, but British Airways at Terminal 5 remained unaffected. Brussels Airport confirmed the cyber attack caused heavy disruptions in flight schedules with ongoing delays and cancellations even on Sunday.

On September 20th, the Federal Aviation Administration initiated a ground stop at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to severe weather. The ground stop is expected to end by 5:15 p.m., with potential for extension due to thunderstorms. There is a delay of 30 minutes for departures as of 4:35 p.m., and the delay may increase. Scattered thunderstorms with torrential rain, gusty winds, and hail are forecasted throughout the evening and possibly overnight by the National Weather Service.

Radar difficulties and technical problems have halted flights at Dallas Airport in Texas. The FAA cited local telephone company equipment issues as the cause. Flight disruptions at Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport are impacting travelers nationwide. DFW International Airport is the third-busiest in the world, causing significant passenger disruptions across the country.