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

Anti-President Rodrigo Paz protests in Bolivia have continued for about a week with indefinite roadblocks affecting key supply routes in and out of La Paz and the northern region. Truck drivers have remained stranded for days with limited access to food and water, while authorities and local groups reported shortages of food and medical supplies for residents. The road blockades are disrupting trucking operations and overland supply chain movement across affected areas. The government has called for dialogue and proposed negotiations at the presidential palace, while protesters continue demanding the president’s resignation.

A strike by contract delivery drivers working for Dragonfly in Saskatoon has continued into its sixth day, disrupting last-mile delivery operations in the area. Drivers cited unfair and unsafe working conditions while demanding higher pay rates, more consistent scheduling, and safer working environments, and they have contacted UFCW Canada regarding union formation support. As Dragonfly handles package deliveries for companies including Amazon, delays to local parcel distribution and final-mile delivery services are possible during the job action. Dragonfly stated that independent delivery companies manage driver hiring and operations, while subcontracting and job-security concerns continue to be raised during the strike.

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 flight from Istanbul caught fire and emitted smoke from the right-side landing gear while landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, causing temporary airport shutdown operations. Emergency crews extinguished the fire and safely evacuated all 277 passengers, with no injuries reported. Several inbound flights to Kathmandu were placed on hold during the investigation and clearance work on the airport’s only runway, disrupting flight operations and air cargo schedules. Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority and the airline are conducting initial assessments on the cause of the incident, while an alternative flight was planned for affected passengers.

An LP gas delivery and tanker truck caught fire on 8 May while traveling on the federal highway southwest of Cancun, leading to the closure of the Cancun–Leona Vicario highway in both directions. Cancun fire authorities extinguished the fire before it reached the gas tank, although the vehicle cab was completely destroyed. The National Guard maintained road closures and on-site preventative measures until safe towing and removal operations were completed. The incident disrupted road transport and logistics vehicle movement along the affected route. Response operations involved Cancun Civil Protection, the National Guard, and gas company personnel, with no injuries reported.

A 24-hour national strike by port-sector unions on 7 May disrupted cargo and passenger operations across Italian ports. Ferry services and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) freight movements at major ports including Genoa, Venice, Naples, and Trieste are expected to face delays. Employers transporting household goods or using ferries for employee travel have been advised to prepare contingency plans. Operational disruption at Italian ports is continuing to affect related transport schedules.