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September 22, 2025
Typhoon Ragasa Disrupts South China Air and Ocean Freight
South China’s air and ocean networks are facing major disruption this week as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches. With sustained winds of 230 km/h (137 mph), the storm is expected to pass just south of Hong Kong late Tuesday, making landfall in Guangdong Province on Wednesday.
Port Impact:
- Container terminals in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou closed Monday, including Yantian.
- Other terminals, including Nansha, Chiwan, Shekou, and Da Chan Bay, are shut down with operations expected to resume later this week.
- This marks one of the longest closures in recent years, likely causing 4–5 day shipment delays.
Air Freight Impact:
- Cathay Pacific has suspended all flights to and from Hong Kong for the next 2 days.
- Overseas carriers are also canceling flights, creating bottlenecks at the world’s busiest air cargo hub.
- Time-sensitive goods, including e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and perishables, are most at risk.
Recovery efforts will begin Thursday, but clearing backlogs at both the ports and Hong Kong airport will take several days.
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