Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 2 of Feb 2026)

Marine operations at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) were suspended at 05:45 local time on February 10 due to poor visibility caused by thick fog. Jebel Ali is the location of the Port of Jebel Ali, a major deep-sea port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and one of the world’s largest artificial harbors as well as the busiest port in the Middle East by container volume.

On February 12, the German pilots' union VC announced a 24-hour strike at Lufthansa's core airline and Lufthansa Cargo over a pension dispute. The strike will impact all flights starting from German airports, including Hamburg (HAM) and Frankfurt (FRA). The union also demands better working conditions for subsidiaries like CityLine, City Airlines, and Discover.

A fire broke out at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on February 10, specifically in Terminal 1, causing the temporary closure of three boarding bridges. Authorities confirmed that there were no injuries, and airport operations resumed after safety procedures were completed. The incident follows another aviation accident a day earlier involving a cargo plane crash at HKG airport, which resulted in two fatalities and temporary flight suspensions.

Storms in Portugal have halted boats in Lisbon, delaying anesthetic shipments to Cape Verde. The shortage has led to reduced or suspended routine surgeries, with only emergency procedures continuing. Cape Verde’s Health Minister said they are managing remaining supplies while awaiting the reopening of Portuguese ports. If weather conditions improve, the anesthetics could arrive within five to six days.

Unidentified activists damaged signalling cables on key rail lines near Milan, halting train services during the opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games. The disruption affected international spectators, sponsors, and freight serving factories in Emilia-Romagna and Veneto, with major nodes such as Bologna impacted. Freight operators warned of possible supply-chain delays if further attacks occur, and travelers between Milan and Cortina are advised to use air or coach services due to limited rail capacity. Italy’s transport ministry has launched a terrorism investigation and plans to seek damages.