By MasOceans, Exclusive Local Partner, Shipping updates

China Ports | Strong Winds and Typhoon Champi Disrupt Vessel Operations

21 October, 2026 – A cold wave in northern China, followed by Typhoon Champi approaching Fujian, Zhejiang and the Changjiang Estuary (CJK), is disrupting shipping operations along the Chinese coast.

Port closures, suspended pilotage and restrictions on vessel movements have been reported in several areas. Further closures are expected, with adverse weather forecast through 27 October.

North China | Strong wind closures

Strong winds have led to port closures across northern China, affecting:

Jinzhou, Jingtang, Caofeidian, Qinhuangdao, Huanghua, Tianjin, Dongjiakou, Rizhao, Lanshan, Lianyungang and Dafeng.

Fujian, Zhejiang and CJK | Port Restrictions and Closures

The most significant restrictions reported in the affected areas include:

  • Changjiang Estuary (CJK):Pilotage suspended since 07:00 LT on 21 October, with inbound traffic to river ports also suspended. From 08:00 LT on 23 October, vessels in river ports will not be permitted to sail towards CJK. Resumption is expected on 26 October.
  • Caojing:Level 4 response, with closure from 18:00 LT on 21 October.
  • Zhoushan, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Taizhou and Xiamen:Level 3 response, with closures expected from 22 October.
  • Ningde, Putian, Fuzhou and Quanzhou:Level 3 response, with closures expected from the night of 21 October.
Weather outlook | 22–27 October

Further adverse conditions are forecast across the region:

  • 22–24 October:Strong winds and rain east of Taiwan, in the Taiwan Strait, northeastern South China Sea and East China Sea. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Taiwan.
  • 23–25 October:Heavy to torrential rainfall across eastern Jiangnan and Jianghuai.
  • 25–27 October:Northerly winds of force 4–6 along the middle and lower Yangtze and further north.
What happens when ports reopen?

Congestion and berthing delays are expected once operations resume. For owners, operators and charterers with vessels calling at Chinese ports, now is the time to review ETAs, laytime exposure and cargo plans.

Through our colleagues at Oceanfavor, we are monitoring the situation on the ground as port restrictions develop.

YOUR VESSELS, OUR PORTS ⚓

With Oceanfavor Group,our local partner in China and Singapore, MasOceans coordinates port agency and operational support for your vessel calls across the following ports:

📍Basuo, Beihai, Changshu, Dalian, Dandong, Dongguan, Dongying, Fuzhou, Kemen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Huanghua, Jiangyin, Jingtang/Caofeidian, Jinzhou, Lianyungang, Longkou, Maoming, Nanjing, Nantong/Rugao, Ningbo, Ningde, Panjin, Penglai, Qingdao/Dongjiakou, Qinhuangdao, Qinzhou, Quanzhou/Meizhouwan, Rizhao, Shantou, Shenzhen, Singapore, Taicang, Taizhou, Tianjin, Xiamen, Yangjiang, Yangpu, Yantai, Yingkou, Zhangjiagang, Zhanjiang, Zhapu, Zhenjiang, Zhoushan and Zhuhai.

Have a vessel calling in China or Singapore? Need an update on port conditions? Please contact our Commercial Director, Martaxelle Erussard.

📩 martaxelle@masoceans.com
📞 +41 (0) 79 658 1504 / +41 (0) 22 552 0051