In the face of the enormous challenges posed by Super Typhoon Gaemi, SEKO BANSARD has always been committed to ensuring the safety of its employees and the efficiency of its logistics operations. With our deep understanding of climate change and our emergency response capabilities, we are firmly committed to providing continuous and reliable services to our customers.
As Super Typhoon Gaemi, named "ant" in Korean, approaches with winds reaching 209 km/h, SEKO BANSARD is proactively managing operations to ensure safety and minimize disruptions across Taiwan and East China. This powerful typhoon has prompted significant weather alerts and operational adjustments.
Taiwan Operations
On early Wednesday, Typhoon Gaemi made landfall in northeastern Taiwan, resulting in the suspension of work and schools across the island. Most SEKO BANSARD staff in Taipei are working remotely. The typhoon has led to the cancellation of nearly all domestic flights and 74 international flights. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) remains operational, and our team is closely monitoring cargo movements to mitigate delays and re-book impacted shipments on the next available flights.
Ocean freight operations at the ports of Taipei and Keelung are suspended, while ports in Taichung and Kaohsiung remain unaffected for now. Warehousing and road transportation operations are being evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure safety and continuity.
Fujian Operations
In Fujian, China, SEKO BANSARD staff in Xiamen are working as normal today, with preparations in place for remote work as the typhoon progresses. Xiamen Airport (XMN) and the port of Xiamen are currently operating normally, but rail operations are suspended until Friday. Trucking and warehousing operations continue today, though disruptions are expected as the typhoon moves through the region.
Zhejiang Operations
In Zhejiang, SEKO BANSARD staff in Ningbo are working from the office as usual. Ports and airports remain operational, but we anticipate impacts as Typhoon Gaemi approaches.
Proactive Measures and Safety
SEKO BANSARD offices across Greater China are ready to implement work-from-home policies in accordance with typhoon warnings. We encourage our staff and clients to stay informed and take necessary precautions. For any issues or further assistance, please reach out to our local teams.
Additional Measures and Updates
- Fujian has heightened its emergency response to Level I, with ongoing efforts to strengthen early warnings and control measures.
- Various scenic spots in Fujian, including 10 in Fuzhou, are closed.
- Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau has issued land warnings and continues to monitor the situation closely, predicting more typhoons this summer due to the El Niño effect (The El Niño effect, is a climate phenomenon characterized by the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. This warming can have significant impacts on global weather patterns, including increased rainfall in some regions and droughts in others.)
- Stay tuned for further updates as SEKO BANSARD continues to navigate the impacts of Typhoon Gaemi, ensuring the safety of our staff and the efficiency of our logistics operations.
REF：
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202407/1316658.shtml
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/4932591
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ninonina.html