Typhoon Krathon keeps bunker deliveries halted in Taiwanese ports

Bunker operations in Taiwanese ports have been suspended since Monday due to Typhoon Krathon.

MAP: The projected path of Typhoon Krathon as of Thursday. CWA

The typhoon made landfall in Kaohsiung's Siaogang district this afternoon, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA).

A heavy thunderstorm alert is now in effect for Kaohsiung, and land and sea warnings are still active in several parts of the country, the agency added.

Bunkering operations at major Taiwanese ports, including Hualien, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Keelung, Suao, and Mailiao, are expected to resume tomorrow, a source stated.

Congestion and delays caused by the typhoon are expected to extend lead times at Taiwanese ports from typical 2-3 days to 4-5 days, according to a trader.

By Tuhin Roy

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