China, Vietnam's neighboring country, Not only stands out with its dense population but is also an international trade center with a vibrant import-export market. With more than 34 large seaports and thousands of small ports, China owns the world's largest seaport network. Let's learn about the 13 most prominent seaports of this country through the article below.

1. Shanghai Port (Shanghai Port)

Shanghai Port is China's largest seaport and holds a leading position in the world in terms of cargo volume handled. Located near Shanghai city, This port includes deep water port and river port areas, create a modern logistics system.

2010, Shanghai port surpasses Singapore port to become the busiest port globally with a throughput of 29,05 million TEUs. Until 2019, This number has skyrocketed to more than 43 million TEUs. Thanks to its strategic location and high population density, Shanghai is ranked as one of the world's largest port megacities, plays an important role in global trade.

2. Shenzhen Port (Shenzhen Port)

Located along the coast of Guangdong province, Shenzhen port is one of the fastest growing ports in China. This is an important logistics center with more than 40 transportation companies operating, providing more than 130 international container routes.

Per month, Shenzhen port welcomed more than 560 ships and made 21 transit trips to neighboring ports. With modern infrastructure and strategic location, This port plays an important role in the Asian region's supply chain.

3. Qingdao port (Qingdao Port)

Located in the Yellow Sea, Shandong province, Qingdao port is one of the busiest ports in the world, ranked 7th in total cargo volume in 2019. This port has four main areas, including container terminal and specialized iron ore handling terminal. With diverse cargo handling capabilities and modern infrastructure, Qingdao is one of China's important seaports.

4. Guangzhou port (Guangzhou Port)

Guangzhou port, located in Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, is one of the largest seaports in the world, ranked 5th in 2018 with 21,8 million TEUs. This port was once an important trading center on the Maritime Silk Road during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Guangzhou Port has 4,600 berths, 133 buoys and 2,359 anchorages, Each bridge has a capacity of 1.000 ton. In addition to loading and unloading goods, The port also provides storage services, bonded warehouse storage and container transportation, plays the role of economic center of the Pearl River Delta region.

5. Hong Kong Port (Hong Kong Port)

Hong Kong Port, a deep-water port located on the East Sea, is one of the busiest ports in the world. This port stands out in three main areas: freight, Loading and unloading containers and transporting passengers.

2007, Hong Kong port handles 23,9 million TEUs, pick up 456.000 ships and transported 293 million tons of goods and more than 25 million passengers. The average turnaround time for container ships here is only about 10 hours. By 2016, The port recorded 25,869 ships with a total tonnage of 386,853 tons. It is an important economic gateway, Hong Kong port connects mainland China to the world via international maritime routes.

6. Ningbo Port – Chu Son (Ningbo-Zhoushan Port)

Ningbo Port – Chu Son, located in Zhejiang province, is one of the busiest ports in China, handle huge volumes of goods. Located at the intersection of North-South coastal shipping routes and inland routes, This port has a strategic location. 2015, The port handles more than 888 million tons of goods, affirming its important role in the global logistics network.

7. Tianjin port (Tianjin Port)

Tianjin Port is the main maritime gateway to Beijing and the largest port in Northern China. With an area of ​​121 km² and more than 31,9 km of coastline, This port had 151 production berths in 2010.

Tianjin Port connects with more than 600 ports in 180 countries, Serving 115 regular container routes. 2013, The port handles 500 million tons of cargo and 13 million TEUs, Ranks 4th in the world in terms of cargo volume and 9th in container output. With heavy traffic, Tianjin is recognized as a leading urban super port.

8. Zhanjiang Port (Zhangjiang Port)

Zhanjiang Port, a natural deep-water port, was the first modern port built in China in 1956. After more than 50 years of development, This port has the capacity to handle containers, bulk cargo, general goods, dangerous goods, petroleum and passenger transportation.

2006, Zhanjiang port handles 35,5 million tons of general goods, 182.000 TEU containers and more than 50 million tons of domestic goods. The port is also a multimodal transport center (road, sea ​​route, air) and is the headquarters of the South China Sea Fleet of the Chinese Navy.

9. Dalian Port (Dalian Port)

Established in 1899 in Liaodong Peninsula, Dalian port is the largest multi-purpose port in North and East Asia. This port connects with more than 300 ports in 160 countries, operates 68 international and domestic container routes. Per year, Dalian port handles more than 100 million tons of goods, plays an important role in trade in the Pacific region.

10. Zhuhai port (Zhuhai Port)

Located in Guangdong province, Zhuhai port includes 7 main areas: Gaolan, Wanshan, Jiuzhou, Xiangzhou, Tangjia, Hongwan and Doumen. 2012, The port has 131 berths, Of which 17 deep water berths are over 10.000 DWT, processing 71,87 million tons of goods. By 2013, Output exceeded 100 million tons, affirming the port's position in the regional logistics network.

11. Xiamen Port (Xiamen Port)

Xiamen Port, located on Xiamen island, Fujian province, is a deep-water port ranked 8th in China and 17th in the world. This port is capable of receiving 6th generation large containers, with 68 shipping routes connecting more than 50 countries.

2013, The port handles 191 million tons of cargo and more than 8 million TEUs. Xiamen Port cooperates with Zhangzhou Port to become the largest port in Southeast China, with an average of 469 ships arriving each month.

12. Wenzhou port (Wenzhou Port)

Wenzhou port, a deep-water estuary port in Zhejiang province, is an important international transportation center. 2013, This port handles 25,16 million tons of goods and 570,200 TEU containers, making an important contribution to regional trade.

13. Yantai Port (Yantai Port)

Located at Bohai Sea, Shandong province, Yantai port is one of China's major ports. 2011, The port handles more than 200 million tons of goods, becoming the 10th port in China to reach this milestone.

Same year, Yantai port signed a strategic alliance with Qingdao ports, Nhat Chieu, Weihai and Busan port (Korea), to build a transportation and logistics center in Northeast Asia.

China sea port code

Below is a list of port codes of some prominent seaports in China:

Country code	Country name	Port code	Port name
CN	China	DLC	DALIAN
CN	China	DLI	DALIAN-UNI
CN	China	Mental health care	GUANGZHOU
CN	China	GZU	GUANGZHOU
CN	China	COMING	NINGBO
CN	China	NGB	CHINA/NINGBO
CN	China	SHA	SHANGHAI
CN	China	SHG	SHANGHAI-UNI
CN	China	SHZ	SHENZHEN
CN	China	TAO	QINGDAO
CN	China	TSN	TIANJIN
CN	China	WZH	WENZHOU
CN	China	TXG	Port of TIANJIN
CN	China	HK	QINGDAO
CN	China	XMN	XIAMEN
CN	China	XSM	XIAMEN-UNI
CN	China	XZN	SHENZHEN
CN	China	YAN	YANTAI
CN	China	YNT	YANTAI
CN	China	ZHU	ZHUHAI
CN	China	ZJG	ZHANGJIAGANG
CN	China	SGH	SHANGHAI
HK	China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)	HKG	HONGKONG
HK	China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)	HKM	HONGKONG MID
HK	China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)	TCM	HONGKONG
HK	China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)	HIT	Hongkong Int. TML
HK	China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)	CMC	HONGKONG
HK	China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)	MID	HONGKONG MID
HK	China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)	CMS	HONGKONG CMS

Conclude

China owns a massive seaport system, from major ports such as Shanghai, Shenzhen to other mid-range and small ports, plays an important role in global trade. With modern infrastructure and strategic location, These seaports are the driving force to promote import, export and international transport activities.

If you need to ship goods to Chinese seaports, Please contact a reputable logistics unit for the best advice and support.

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