GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 18, 2026

Philippine Typhoon Season

Unlike demand-driven fluctuations, the Philippine typhoon season is a recurring operational risk window for maritime trade in the western Pacific.

Quick Answer

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

Source: https://www.weather.gov.ph/typhoononset

Category

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Reading time

1 min

Words

108

Mentioned in

–

Definition & Explanation

Unlike demand-driven fluctuations, the Philippine typhoon season is a recurring operational risk window for maritime trade in the western Pacific. From June through November, tropical cyclones form regularly and can force port closures at major hubs such as Manila, Cebu, or Davao, disrupting cargo flows across the region. Forwarders, shippers, and underwriters factor in higher loss potential during this period and respond with contingency routing, alternative port calls, and adjusted insurance coverage. August through October carry the greatest exposure. The distinction matters for planning: peak cargo season, running September through December, overlaps significantly with typhoon season, compounding logistical complexity at a time when freight volumes are already elevated.

Next steps

Tools that match this term

Compare IncotermsClarify duties, cost and riskOpen Check transport insuranceEstimate coverage and premiumOpen Find HS codeDetermine the tariff number for customsOpen Calculate customs valueWork out import duties and customs valueOpen

Related Terms

You might also be interested in these terms

Caribbean Typhoon Season

The Caribbean Typhoon Season refers to the annual period during which tropical storms and typhoons occur in the Caribbean. This se…

Learn more

Vietnam Typhoon Season

Vietnam's typhoon season spans May through November, when tropical storms regularly strike the South China Sea and Vietnamese coas…

Learn more

Ecuador Typhoon Season

The Ecuador Typhoon Season refers to the annual period during which tropical storms and typhoons typically occur, affecting logist…

Learn more

France Typhoon Season

The 'France Typhoon Season' refers to the period during which tropical storms and typhoons significantly increase in the waters ne…

Learn more

Greece Typhoon Season

The Greece Typhoon Season refers to the time of year when tropical storms and typhoons may impact Greek waters and coastlines, sig…

Learn more

Typhoon Season in Great Britain

The Typhoon Season refers to the time of year when typhoons typically occur and can have significant impacts on logistics and tran…

Learn more

⚖️ ICC Incoterms 2020

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Analyze all 11 Incoterms 2020: cost matrix, risk timeline, insurance gap detector and customs responsibility – free, no login required.

Incoterms Simulator →

Logistics knowledge straight to your inbox

Weekly: Top news, industry facts and insights from the world of logistics – free.

Philippine Typhoon Season

Next steps

Related Terms

Caribbean Typhoon Season

Vietnam Typhoon Season

Ecuador Typhoon Season

France Typhoon Season

Greece Typhoon Season

Typhoon Season in Great Britain

Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?

Logistics knowledge straight to your inbox

Community Questions & Answers