Early warning system secures cargo throughput of largest port
By ZHAO YIMENG in Ningbo, Zhejiang |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-11-21 11:28
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The port has managed this feat despite its location in the Yangtze River Delta region, which makes it highly vulnerable to gales, sea fog, and strong convective weather. "Unpredictable conditions can shut down operations for as many as 800 to 1,000 hours annually," Huang said.
To address the problem, the Ningbo meteorological bureau has developed a programmatic early-warning and control system, along with a mobile version. Upgraded last year, the platform integrates meteorological, maritime, port, and hydrological data for real-time sharing and provides minute-by-minute alerts directly to frontline operators.
"It blends forecasts with real-time observations and uses measured data as the basis for more precise management," Huang said.
