Update: 10.06.2026
Operations at General Santos port remain suspended, with the terminal still closed and no restart timeline confirmed following the recent earthquake.
Kuehne+Nagel reports that four vessels, including three domestic and one international service, are currently unable to berth. In addition, structural assessments are underway, with engineers conducting inspections over the coming days to determine potential damage.
In response, some vessel departures have been delayed by approximately two to three days, while widespread utility disruptions continue to affect communication and essential services for local stakeholders.
As a contingency, Davao port, located around 140 kilometres north of the epicentre, remains operational and is being considered as an alternative gateway.
For more information about your shipment, please contact your local Kuehne+Nagel representative.
Original article: 08.06.2026
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck waters off the southern Philippines on 8 June 2026.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed the location off the coast near General Santos City in Sarangani province.
According to the latest news, several deaths were confirmed by the authorities, and damage was recorded in the city, including collapsed structures.
Kuehne+Nagel reports that General Santos (Gensan) Port is currently closed, with terminal operations fully suspended until further notice, affecting vessel movements, cargo handling, and related activities. More information can be found in our latest advisory.
The earthquake also had a regional impact, namely in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami warning for northeastern coastal regions. Minor tsunami waves were recorded at coastal monitoring stations in northern Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s authorities initially issued a tsunami advisory, warning of potential impacts in areas including Tawau, Semporna, Kunak and Lahad Datu.
On 8 June 2026, MetMalaysia ended the advisory issued earlier, stating there was no continuing threat and confirming no further updates unless new developments arise.
For the latest port and vessel statuses or situation updates, please refer to the seaexplorer alert map.
