We would like to provide you with an update regarding the recent severe weather impacting parts of China and the potential effect on international shipping schedules.
Current Situation
Recent typhoon activity, including Typhoon Bavi and the earlier Typhoon Maysak, has affected several major ports across China. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions have resulted in temporary port closures, vessel schedule changes and congestion across parts of the country’s east coast.
The ports most impacted include:
- Shanghai (SHA)
- Ningbo (NGB)
- Qingdao (TAO)
- Taicang (TXG)
Although port operations have largely resumed, many shipping lines continue to experience congestion, vessel queues and schedule adjustments as they work through the backlog created by the weather disruptions. Transit times may be extended while normal operations are restored.
Northern China
Typhoon Bavi has continued moving inland after making landfall in eastern China, bringing significant rainfall and flooding to parts of eastern and northeastern China. While the storm has weakened, transport disruptions and recovery efforts are continuing in some regions, including around Qingdao and further north. Delays to shipping schedules may persist until port congestion eases.
Southern China
Following the impacts of Typhoon Maysak, operations at southern ports, including Qinzhou, have progressively resumed. However, some carriers may continue to experience minor delays as equipment and vessel schedules return to normal.
What This Means for Your Shipments
Customers with cargo moving through the affected regions should allow additional transit time, as shipping schedules may continue to be adjusted over the coming days. The extent of any delay will depend on individual shipping line recovery plans and port congestion levels.
We are closely monitoring updates from shipping lines and port authorities and will continue to provide further advice as new information becomes available.
If you have any questions about your shipments or would like to discuss how these disruptions may affect your cargo, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.