#weather-risk
(12 articles)Panama Canal Restricts Transit Amid Severe El Niño Forecast
The Panama Canal Authority has announced the reintroduction of transit restrictions in response to escalating El Niño forecasts, with the probability of a severe event rising from 25% in April to 81%
Tropical Storm Bertha Threatens Gulf Coast Freight & Energy
Tropical Storm Bertha marks the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season and is positioned to impact the Gulf Coast region with potential consequences for freight operations and energy infr
Chittagong Port Floods Disrupt Trade, Exporters Seek Damages
Bangladesh's Chittagong Port, the country's primary maritime gateway, experienced severe disruption following nearly a week of heavy rainfall, leaving warehouse facilities, inland container depots, an
Typhoon Bavi Disrupts North Asian Ports, Threatens Cargo Flow
Typhoon Bavi is causing significant operational disruptions across North Asian port facilities, one of the world's most critical container hubs. The severe weather event has created a bottleneck situa
Typhoon Bavi Stalls 2M TEU in North Asian Ports
Typhoon Bavi swept through North Asian ports over the weekend, creating significant operational disruption across the region's container shipping infrastructure. By Sunday, consultancy Linerlytica rep
Super Typhoon Bavi Disrupts Asia Shipping Routes
Super Typhoon Bavi has triggered widespread disruptions across Asia's critical shipping lanes, affecting container movements, port operations, and supply chain continuity for manufacturers and retaile
Typhoon Bavi Threatens China Port Operations Amid Rising Congestion
China's major ports are bracing for additional operational strain as Typhoon Bavi approaches the region. With port congestion already challenging supply chain efficiency, the incoming weather event th
Climate Change Reshaping Global Supply Chain Networks
Climate change is no longer a peripheral concern for supply chain professionals—it is now a primary operational risk factor reshaping how goods move across the globe. Rising temperatures, extreme weat
Logistics Leaders Prepare for Next Major Weather Event After Texas Freeze
The logistics industry faces renewed scrutiny regarding its vulnerability to extreme weather events, particularly following the devastating 2021 Texas freeze. As operations across North America contin
Global Rice Supply at Risk: Iran Conflict & El Niño Converge
Multiple macroeconomic and environmental pressures are converging to threaten global rice availability and pricing stability. The convergence of geopolitical instability in the Middle East—specificall
Typhoon Ragasa Closes South China Ports; Cargo Delays Persist
Typhoon Ragasa has triggered a major logistics disruption across South China's critical port infrastructure, forcing operational shutdowns at multiple terminals and airports simultaneously. This repre
Winter Storm Fern Causes Widespread Freight Network Outages
Winter Storm Fern has triggered significant disruptions across North American freight networks, causing widespread outages that extend far beyond the initial storm-affected regions. The weather event