Typhoon Dolphin disrupts Chinese ports: around 2.4 million TEU caught in delays
Typhoon Dolphin has caused major disruptions at some of China’s largest ports. Operations in Shanghai and Ningbo were temporarily suspended, creating a significant backlog of vessels waiting to enter and leave the ports.
According to The Loadstar, around 2.4 million TEU of container capacity has been affected by congestion and delays across Asian ports.
Even as port operations return to normal, the impact will not disappear overnight. Shipping schedules may take several weeks to recover, with delays likely to spread further along global supply chains.
The shortage of available vessel capacity in Asia is already forcing some carriers to reconsider routing and fleet deployment.
For shippers, the message is simple: even after the storm passes, its impact on schedules, transit times and container availability may continue for weeks.