More than 40 international vessels had to cancel departure from Yangshan, Waigaoqiao and Wusong terminals in Shanghai over a period of three days from 11am on 9 January because of strong winds. The winds reached gale force seven to nine on the Beaufort scale in Yangshan and eight to 10 at the coast of East China Sea. According to a local weather forecast, the blustery weather was set to stay for a few days to come. Emergency plans have been activated to look after displaced crew and dispatch the vessels as soon as the weather allows in an attempt to minimise cost to shippers and terminal operators.