Typhoon “Bavi” Disrupts Supply Chains Across China, Taiwan & South East Asia
Issued: 10 July 2026
Typhoon “Bavi” is forecast to make landfall along the China seaboard and Taiwan on 11 July 2026, with severe weather conditions expected across the wider region.
Authorities have issued elevated typhoon warnings across multiple provinces, including Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangsu, as the storm intensifies. The system is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions, posing a risk to life, infrastructure and transport networks.
Widespread disruption is anticipated over several days as the storm moves through key logistics hubs.
Operational Impact
Port Operations
Terminal closures have been confirmed across major ports:
- Ningbo – All terminals suspended from 12:00, 10 July
- Fujian – All terminals suspended from 14:00, 10 July
- Shanghai – All terminals suspended from 08:00, 11 July
These closures will result in significant delays to vessel operations and cargo handling.
Air Freight
- Flight cancellations and delays are affecting services to/from Taiwan, Zhejiang and Shanghai
- Further disruption is expected as weather conditions develop
Ocean Freight
- Vessel delays and cancellations anticipated
- Potential port call omissions, particularly Ningbo and Shanghai
Supply Chain Distruption
- Equipment shortages are likely
- Ongoing schedule changes may impact vessel space availability
Impact on Customers and Supply Chains
This weather event is expected to cause significant disruption to logistics operations across the region, with wider impacts likely for infrastructure, transport networks and local communities.
Customers should prepare for delays across air and ocean freight, as well as possible knock-on disruption to inland transport and wider supply chains.
To help minimise the impact, we recommend reviewing current and upcoming shipments, allowing additional transit time where possible and maintaining close contact with your logistics team for the latest updates.
Supply Chain Monitoring & Next Steps
Our teams are monitoring the situation closely and are working with partners across the affected regions to manage disruption as it develops.
If you have a shipment-specific query or require support, please contact your local operations manager or usual point of contact.
We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
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