Logistics infrastructure in China
China — Ports
China has 60 seaports profiled from the NGA World Port Index — each with its harbour size, channel and anchorage depth, shelter and on-site cargo facilities, traced to the published register.
Container terminals are matched to their operators from the SMDG Terminal Code List — a UN/LOCODE child code list — and liner connectivity is set against UNCTAD's LSCI and port-level PLSCI. Search, sort or open any port for its sourced record.
60
Total
24
Very small
23
Small
9
Medium
4
Large
Container throughput
268,990,000 TEU
Liner connectivity (LSCI)
1187.1
Container terminals
87
Maritime territory (EEZ)
1,302,395 km²
Most connected
- 1Shekou1212.5
- 2Yantian811.3
- 3Lianyungang209.7
- 4Qinzhou185.2
- 5Yangpu173.6
Most container terminals
- 1Ningbo11
- 2Shanghai7
- 3Qingdao Gang4
- 4Shekou4
- 5Taicang4
Deepest channels
- 1Dalian23.2 m
- 2Weihai23.2 m
- 3Zhoushan21.6 m
- 4Qingdao Gang17.1 m
- 5Fang-Cheng15.5 m
Best equipped
- 1Dalian6 / 6
- 2Qingdao Gang6 / 6
- 3Tianjin Xin Gang6 / 6
- 4Guangzhou6 / 6
- 5Qinhuangdao6 / 6
DatabookThe Record of Consolidated Knowledge
China beyond logistics?
| Port | Size | Type | Channel depth | Anchorage | Cargo pier depth | Shelter | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DalianCNDAL | Large | Coastal (Breakwater) | 23.2 m | 23.2 m | 17.1 m | Good | CranesRepairsBunkerDry dock |
| WeihaiCNWEG | Medium | Coastal (Natural) | 23.2 m | 20.1 m | 11 m | Excellent | CranesBunker |
| ZhoushanCNZOS | Small | Coastal (Natural) | 21.6 m | 21.6 m | 23.2 m | Good | CranesRepairsDry dock |
| Qingdao GangCNQIN | Large | Open Roadstead | 17.1 m | 23.2 m | 18.6 m | Excellent | CranesRepairsBunkerDry dock |
| Fang-ChengCNFAN | Medium | River (Natural) | 15.5 m | 11 m | 12.5 m | Good | CranesRepairsBunkerDry dock |
| LianyungangCNLYG | Small | Coastal (Breakwater) | 15.5 m | 15.5 m | 12.5 m | Fair | CranesRepairsBunker |
| BayuquanCNBYQ | Very Small | Open Roadstead | 14 m | 11 m | 11 m | Fair | — |
| LanshanCNLSN | Very Small | Open Roadstead | 14 m | 12.5 m | 12.5 m | Fair | — |
| RizhaoCNRZH | Very Small | Coastal (Natural) | 14 m | 17.1 m | 11 m | Poor | CranesRepairsBunker |
| Tianjin Xin GangCNTXG | Large | River (Natural) | 14 m | 15.5 m | 21.6 m | Excellent | CranesRepairsBunkerDry dock |
| YantaiCNYTG | Small | Coastal (Breakwater) | 14 m | 15.5 m | 14 m | Good | CranesRepairs |
| YantianCNYTN | Small | Coastal (Natural) | 14 m | 21.6 m | 14 m | Excellent | CranesRepairsBunker |
| GuangzhouCNGGZ | Medium | River (Natural) | 12.5 m | 11 m | 12.5 m | Good | CranesRepairsBunkerDry dock |
| Jinzhou WanCNJNZ | Very Small | Open Roadstead | 12.5 m | 9.4 m | 14 m | Fair | CranesRepairs |
| QinzhouCNQZH | Very Small | Coastal (Natural) | 12.5 m | 11 m | 9.4 m | Fair | Dry dock |
| ShekouCNSHK | Medium | Coastal (Natural) | 12.5 m | 12.5 m | 15.5 m | Good | CranesRepairsBunker |
| QinhuangdaoCNSHP | Medium | Coastal (Breakwater) | 12.5 m | 14 m | 15.5 m | Fair | CranesRepairsBunkerDry dock |
| XiuyuCNXYG | Very Small | Coastal (Breakwater) | 12.5 m | 7.9 m | 3.4 m | Fair | CranesBunker |
| BeihaiCNBIH | Very Small | Open Roadstead | 11 m | 9.4 m | 11 m | Good | CranesRepairs |
| Longkou GangCNLKU | Small | Coastal (Natural) | 11 m | 14 m | 9.4 m | Fair | CranesRepairsBunkerDry dock |
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