Shipments from southern China may be subject to significant disruption after Super Typhoon Ragasa struck Guangdong province and the Pearl River Delta this week.

The storm, which brought hurricane-force winds of up to 125 mph, forced temporary closures of Hong Kong and several major Chinese terminals, compounding existing congestion across regional ports.

The timing of the typhoon could not have been more disruptive. China’s Golden Week holiday runs from October 1st to 7th, with factories typically shut down from September 30th.

With many facilities closed during the storm, export orders being rushed out ahead of the holiday may have been delayed and bottlenecks are expected past Golden Week.

Although factories and terminals have begun reopening, recovery efforts are ongoing, and some cargo is likely to remain at origin until after the holiday.

For shippers relying on tight schedules, this disruption may cause knock-on effects for supply chains already impacted by congestion.

Westbound will notify clients of shipment-specific delays as updates become available. In the meantime, customers with urgent orders are encouraged to contact the team to explore potential contingency options.

If you have any questions regarding the above, then Westbound are here to help. So, please do not hesitate to contact us.