Major ports including Shanghai and Ningbo have been working through disruption following recent typhoon activity. Even once normal port operations resume, congestion can take time to clear as vessels, containers and onward connections work through the backlog.
What could this mean for shipments?
Businesses moving cargo through the region may experience changes to planned sailing schedules, longer transit times or short-term adjustments to vessel rotations.
The impact will vary depending on the port, carrier and individual shipment, but businesses with time-sensitive cargo should allow additional flexibility within upcoming supply chain plans.
Planning ahead
Weather-related disruption is a reminder of how quickly conditions can change across international supply chains.
Keeping visibility over upcoming shipments, allowing contingency within delivery schedules and responding early to changes can help minimise the impact of unexpected delays.
How ThinkPrime is supporting clients
At ThinkPrime, we’re continuing to monitor developments across the region and will keep our clients informed where changing conditions may affect their cargo.
If you have upcoming shipments moving through China and would like to discuss your options, please get in touch with the ThinkPrime team.
