El supertifón Dolphin podría generar nuevas interrupciones en la navegación y en las operaciones portuarias de Taiwán y China, de mantenerse la trayectoria proyectada hacia la costa asiática para el 6 de agosto, reporta AXSMarine.
According to projections from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Dolphin is currently a Category 5 typhoon with winds gusting to nearly 100 knots and waves up to 12 meters high with a period of 12 seconds. Although its path and intensity could still change, the anticipated conditions could affect port operations in the region.
According to AXSMarine, all segments of maritime transport—bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, and gas carriers—could be affected. In the case of container shipping, potential closures or operational restrictions at Chinese ports could further increase congestion. Bulk terminals could also reduce their activity, limiting vessel availability in the Pacific.
Tankers and gas carriers face a similar scenario, as restrictions on port maneuvers and potential operational suspensions could delay loading and unloading operations. Even short-term disruptions could prolong waiting times due to vessel backlogs once operations resume.
More than 66 million tons to be unloaded
AXSMarine identifies iron ore, thermal coal, coking coal, bauxite, soybeans, and nickel ore as the cargoes most at risk should Dolphin significantly impact Chinese ports.
In total, approximately 33.3 million tons of these products are scheduled to be unloaded in China during week 32, while another 33.5 million tons are scheduled for week 33, exceeding 66 million tons.
Iron ore accounts for the largest volume, with 20.4 million tons scheduled for week 32 and 23.9 million tons for the following week.
The main immediate risk is delays in unloading operations, a situation that could prolong congestion in anchorage areas and reduce vessel availability in the Pacific.
The analysis indicates that, following Hurricane Baviport activity decreased while the number of vessels waiting at anchor increased. Although operations have partially recovered, congestion remains above normal levels. The container segment also saw an increase in both anchored capacity and waiting times, conditions that could worsen if Hurricane Dolphin maintains its trajectory toward the same area affected during the past month.
Source: Mundo Marítimo
