Logistics Cluster Reports Reduced Throughput and Storage Challenges Amid Holiday Disruptions in Gaza

The UN OCHA Logistics Cluster released a meeting summary on 1 October 2026, noting that upcoming holidays will close Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem (KS/KAS) for offloads on 5 and 7 October, reducing overall throughput to 71 % in September. A scanner issue at Ashdod was partially resolved, but damaged goods and pallets remain a concern, prompting partners to improve cargo handling. Storage capacity in Gaza stands at roughly 210,000 m², with 60 % operational and only 18 % available for sharing, largely concentrated in Deir al Balah; no operational space is reported in North Gaza. Convoy activity through Jordan’s King Hussein Bridge and Sheikh Hussein Bridge continues, while Egypt‑originated cargo faces new handling procedures that cut daily capacity to about 30 trucks. Fuel deliveries persist three days a week, but congestion at checkpoints delays arrivals, and unpaid invoices risk reduced allocations. These operational constraints directly affect the speed and reliability of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza residents, highlighting the need for coordinated planning and resource management across agencies.