Update: 10.08.2026
Typhoon Dolphin continues to affect operations across East China, although some activities have resumed following updated emergency response measures.
As of 14:00 local time on 10 August, authorities lowered Ningbo's typhoon emergency response to Level III and adjusted Shanghai's response to Level II.
Ningbo warehouses resumed operations from 08:00 on 10 August, while Shanghai warehouses and East China trucking services are operating normally.
However, terminal and container yard disruptions remain in place at both Ningbo and Shanghai ports.
Compared with the earlier phase of the disruption, when precautionary measures were being implemented ahead of the storm's arrival, operational restrictions are now concentrated on specific port, terminal and barge facilities.
Ningbo port terminals remain suspended after halting operations on 7 August, while Shanghai's Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals have remained closed since 8 August. Container yard activities are also suspended at both locations.
Several barge terminals continue to face interruptions.
More information is available in our latest advisory.
Update: 07.08.2026
On 7 August, Typhoon Dolphin prompted updated emergency response measures in East China.
Authorities raised response levels to Level II in Ningbo and Level III in Shanghai as of 10:00 local time on 7 August.
Ningbo Port terminals will suspend empty container pick-up from 12:00 and cease operations from 20:00 today, while Ningbo container yards will halt operations from 18:00.
Ningbo warehouses are also scheduled to suspend activities from 07:00 on 9 August. Shanghai port terminals, container yards, warehouses and trucking services remain operational.
Several barge facilities have introduced restrictions or suspensions. More details about the specific facilities can be found in our updated advisory.
The latest measures follow earlier monitoring of Typhoon Dolphin as it advanced towards waters south of Japan, prompting operational precautions across affected areas.
Update: 06.08.2026
Super Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to make landfall in Zhejiang Province between 9 and 10 August.
As of this morning, local authorities in Ningbo had adjusted the typhoon emergency response to Level III.
Current operations at Ningbo and Shanghai port terminals, container yards, warehouses and East China trucking services remain fully operational. However, some barge facilities have introduced restrictions.
Precautions related to the handling of dangerous goods, reefer cargo, special equipment, high-value shipments and cargo vulnerable to water damage are in place.
Kuehne+Nagel is monitoring the situation closely and will create updates when available. For more information, please check our latest advisory.
Original article: 31.07.2026
A new super typhoon, Dolphin, has formed in the Pacific Ocean southeast of Japan and is forecast to move towards waters south of Japan over the coming days.
Dolphin is expected to continue on a west-northwest track, indicating that it could reach seas near Japan’s Minami-Torishima Island by Sunday before approaching the Ogasawara Islands by Tuesday.
Additionally, weather authorities said Dolphin is likely to track towards the vicinity of the East China Sea over the coming days.
They added that the system’s outer subsiding airstream is expected to contribute to very hot conditions along the coast of southeastern China, Hong Kong and South Korea.
That said, the exact impact of the storm remains unknown and is dependent on the its track as it develops in the next few days.
