Severe weather is creating further challenges for Far East supply chains, with Typhoon Dolphin making landfall in China’s Zhejiang province yesterday.

Port operations across parts of eastern China were temporarily suspended or restricted, while hundreds of flights were cancelled around Shanghai and Ningbo. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the next few days, potentially extending disruption to freight and transport operations.

The latest storm comes during what has already been a difficult year for shipping across the region. Typhoon Maysak and Super Typhoon Bavi have both caused significant disruption during 2026, with Bavi contributing to vessel backlogs, cargo accumulation and schedule delays during July.

These problems coincided with the Asia peak season, when increased cargo volumes placed additional pressure on terminal capacity, vessel space and equipment availability. Delays of up to five days have become commonplace, with Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian, Shekou and Nansha among the ports currently experiencing the greatest pressure.

Further weather disruption can quickly compound existing congestion. Temporary closures and vessel schedule changes can result in rolled bookings, missed connections and equipment shortages, while delays at one port can have knock-on effects across subsequent calls.

With conditions remaining unpredictable, Global Logistics Freight Solutions recommends allowing additional time when planning Far East shipments and, where possible, booking ahead to provide greater flexibility should schedules change.

Our team continues to monitor developments alongside our overseas partners and will keep customers informed of any significant disruption affecting their shipments.