Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful storm of 2025, has struck the northern Philippines with sustained winds exceeding 267 kph (165 mph), the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane. Forcing the evacuation of over 10,000 people, it hit Cagayan province before moving west toward Hong Kong, Taiwan, and southern China. The storm threatens tens of millions with torrential rains, flooding, and waves of up to 3 meters, heightening risks of landslides and storm surges.
Regional economies are bracing for impacts:
- Hong Kong has suspended schools, flights (over 500 canceled), and major transport links, including the Hong Kong–Macau–Zhuhai bridge.
- Chinese Mainland is preparing to relocate up to 400,000 people from Guangdong, with gradual suspension of train services.
- Taiwan has closed ferries, trails, and placed residents in vulnerable counties on evacuation standby.
How Does the Extreme Weather Affect the Supply Chain?
- Air freight disruption: Cathay Pacific and regional carriers’ flight suspensions will ripple through global logistics, delaying shipments in/out of Hong Kong—an Asia-Pacific hub.
- Port delays: Anticipated flooding and storm surges may disrupt key ports in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Kaohsiung.
- Supplier risk: Electronics, textiles, and manufacturing hubs across Luzon, Guangdong, and Taiwan face production halts from power outages.
- Market impact: Buyers should plan for short-term increases in lead times, freight costs, and regional material shortages.
In the face of the Super Typhoon, global buyers and suppliers are advised to activate contingency sourcing plans, monitor logistics advisories, and prepare for extended delivery windows across Asia-Pacific. These include rescheduling of deliveries in advance, and logistics risk diversification across the region.
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