Typhoon Saudel (the 18th named storm of the season) is tracking toward China's east coast, with landfall expected between the night of 27 August and the morning of 28 August 2026, somewhere between central Zhejiang and central Fujian province.
Ningbo is expected to see the most direct impact, with potential for serious disruption to port and terminal operations from 26–28 August. Fujian's Xiamen and Fuzhou gateways are also in the storm's path, though no suspensions had been reported as of 26 August.
Shanghai's exposure is less certain. Current forecast models suggest Saudel could track further north after passing Fujian, which would bring the port into range — but this is not confirmed, and no disruption has been reported there to date. Guangdong ports (Yantian, Shekou) and Taiwan are expected to see limited to no material impact.
This storm arrives while Ningbo and Shanghai are still working through elevated congestion and extended berth waiting times following Typhoon Dolphin earlier in August. Even a short weather suspension can compound existing delays, so recovery may take longer than the direct storm window suggests.
Potential effects across the affected region include:
We're monitoring the typhoon's track and terminal advisories across Ningbo, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Fuzhou in real time. Where shipments are confirmed to move through affected gateways, we're making proactive arrangements for container pick-up and drop-off timing based on current conditions.