Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 1 of November 2025)

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that airport delays will worsen as the government shutdown extends. The delays are affecting major airports, including LAX, ATL, and DFW, as air traffic controllers were not paid this week. Duffy highlighted ongoing problems in cities such as Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington D.C., Boston, and Atlanta.

Flights were delayed on Saturday at Toronto's Pearson International Airport due to resource constraints mentioned by NAV Canada. NAV Canada's issues led to delays and cancellations across Air Canada's network. Most arrivals at the airport were delayed until close to midnight, with improvements in departure times after 8 p.m. Passengers were advised to check flight statuses with their airlines.

A fire in Dhaka's airport(DAC) cargo village led to an import ban affecting Bangladesh exporters. Several airlines and express operators, including Emirates, DHL, and FedEx, have paused shipments due to the import warehouse being destroyed. Garment factories are facing production delays as they cannot receive samples, impacting production.

Hurricane Melissa disrupted operations at Kingston Airport in Jamaica. Kingston Airport resumed operations for humanitarian aid flights on October 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time. Commercial operations at Kingston Airport will resume on October 30, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Essential infrastructure at Kingston Airport has been inspected and is deemed safe for operations. Operations at Montego Bay Airport remain suspended as technical teams work on assessments.

The Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania has been closed due to nationwide unrest. As a result of an indefinite curfew and internet shutdown across the country, the closure is affecting logistics and trade not only in Tanzania but also throughout the East African region.