Although Typhoon Dolphin has now passed, disruption across eastern China is continuing as ports and shipping lines begin working through the backlog caused by the storm.
According to the latest updates received from our agents in China, Shanghai and Ningbo ports have experienced continued disruption, with operations gradually beginning to recover. At Yangshan Port in Shanghai, recovery is now underway, although a significant backlog remains.
Our local agent has advised that vessel waiting times at some Yangshan berths are currently reaching up to 12 days, while availability for container gate-in appointments remains limited.
The congestion is also increasing the risk of vessel omissions, rolled cargo and containers being bumped from scheduled sailings. In some cases, shipping lines may choose to omit Shanghai from their schedules depending on operational conditions and individual carrier arrangements.
This could result in further shipment delays and potentially missed onward connections, as well as additional storage or related charges in some circumstances.
While port operations are gradually recovering, it may take time for schedules to normalise as terminals and shipping lines work through the accumulated backlog. Reopening does not necessarily mean an immediate return to normal operations, and the impact will vary depending on the terminal, carrier, vessel and individual shipment.
Customers with cargo moving through Shanghai, Yangshan or Ningbo should therefore continue to expect potential delays, schedule changes and congestion over the coming days.
Beckchoice is continuing to monitor the situation closely with our partners in China and will keep customers informed of any significant developments.
If you have shipments currently moving through Shanghai, Ningbo or the surrounding region, please contact our team to discuss the potential impact on your cargo.
Please note: Port conditions, vessel waiting times and carrier schedules can change at short notice. Information is based on updates received from our local partners and available operational information at the time of publication.