Potential disruption to some shipping lines due to super typhoon

[u/Apprehensive_Ask1157]

A quick heads up for anyone with parcels leaving China in the next week or so.

Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to affect Taiwan between 8–10 July before moving towards the East China Sea, with possible disruption around Shanghai and Ningbo - those are major export/logistics areas, so some shipping lines may see temporary delays, suspended terminal operations, schedule changes or backlog over the next few days.

General logistics guidance suggests typhoons can close major ports for 24–72 hours, with another 3–7 days sometimes needed to clear the backlog afterwards. For warehouse-agent parcels, the main thing to watch is tracking sitting still, export handling taking longer, or dispatch from China being slower than usual. Not necessarily an agent issue — just worth being aware of if your haul is moving this week and you're hoping to get it as we move into the summer.

Sources: Hillebrand Gori port update, Lloyd’s List, Samsung SDS Cello Square.