Elevated Typhoon Risk Threatens Asian Shipping and Supply Chains

JournalArta Global, The Loadstar, Moneylife · Jul 19, 2026 00:00

Forecasters predict an elevated typhoon risk across the western Pacific for 2026, with warmer sea surface temperatures increasing the likelihood of rapid intensification. Typhoon Bavi recently caused significant chaos in North Asian ports like Shanghai and Ningbo, leading to delays and an estimated two weeks to clear backlogs.