BULLETIN : SOUTHERN CHINA : TYPHOON NOUL : CARGO IMPACTS

Typhoon Noul passed around 80 km northeast of Hong Kong early Sunday, weakening after making landfall near Huizhou. The T9 signal was lowered to T8 at 7:10am. Heavy squally showers, thunderstorms and widespread gales continue across the territory, with storm‑force winds still affecting offshore areas and higher ground. Conditions remain unstable and continue to influence aviation, marine traffic, and port safety.

Mainland maritime operations across Guangdong have been heavily disrupted, with work and transport suspended in 12 cities including Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shantou. Maritime restrictions have kept vessels in port, delaying departures and arrivals, while high winds and storm‑surge risk have halted coastal shipping lanes. Port logistics have been suspended, affecting berthing, container handling, yard crane activity and truck gate movements.

These interruptions are creating knock‑on delays for vessels scheduled to call Hong Kong, Yantian, Shekou, Nansha and Chiwan. More than 150 flights have been cancelled, including a full suspension of Cathay Pacific operations until Sunday evening, and Hong Kong remains indirectly affected by gale signals and unsafe anchorage conditions.

These events will add to the existing delays being experienced on Oceanfreight cargo from China to Australia. Airfreight is expected to experience delays and backlogs when flights resume operations.