When it comes to international trade, China is always the busiest country with an extensive network of container ports that handle a significant amount of cargo each year. Here at TJ China freight, we will briefly introduce some of the major container ports in China.
Shanghai Port
It is the largest seaport in China and the world, which was put into service in 1842. The port occupies an area of almost 4 km2. The statistics shows that more than 1/4 of all cargo traffic in China are handled in the Port of Shanghai. It has an annual handling capacity of over 40 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). It is also the busiest port in China in terms of both container throughput and cargo volume. The port is a hub for both domestic and international trade and serves as a major gateway to the rest of the world.
Shenzhen Port
Shenzhen port is located in the the Guangdong province of China. It is the second-largest container port in China, and . It also ranks the third among the the largest container ports in the world. The port stretches along 260 km of coast and the port is also divided by the Kowloon Peninsula into two areas: the eastern and the western ports. It is known for its efficiency and speed, and it is well-connected to major trade routes around the world.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port
Ningbo-Zhoushan port is the third-largest port in China. It has a vast region and long coastline, with coastline stretching across 220 kilometers.It consists of 19 port areas, owns more than 200 large deepwater berths for vessels over 10,000 dwt. Ningbo-Zhoushan port owns and operates most large and super-large deepwater berths in Mainland China. It has an annual handling history of over 28 million TEUs. It is well known for modern infrastructure offers a range of value-added services to its customers.
Qingdao Port
Located in the Shandong province of China, Qingdao port is is one of the 10 busiest ports in China and forth-largest port in China, especially occupied the 7th position in 2019 based on total cargo volume. It mainly serves as a major gateway to Northeast Asia. The port is well-connected to major trade routes and has excellent rail and road links to the hinterland.
Tianjin Port
Located in the northern part of China, Tianjin Port is the fifth-largest container port in the country. It has an annual handling capacity of over 16 million TEUs and is a major gateway to Northern China. The port is known for its advanced facilities and efficient operations and offers a range of value-added services to its customers.
Guangzhou Port
Located in the Guangdong province of China, Guangzhou Port is the sixth-largest container port in the country. It has an annual handling capacity of over 15 million TEUs and is a major gateway to South China. The port is well-connected to major trade routes and offers a range of value-added services to its customers.
Xiamen Port
Xiamen Port is located in the Fujian province of China and is the seventh-largest container port in the country. It has an annual handling capacity of over 10 million TEUs and serves as a major gateway to Southeast Asia. The port is known for its efficiency and speed, and it is well-connected to major trade routes around the world.
Dalian Port
Located in the Liaoning province of China, Dalian Port is the eighth-largest container port in the country. It has an annual handling capacity of over 8 million TEUs and is a major gateway to Northeast Asia. The port is known for its modern facilities and efficient operations and offers a range of value-added services to its customers.
Lianyungang Port
Located in the Jiangsu province of China, Lianyungang Port is the ninth-largest container port in the country. It has an annual handling capacity of over 7 million TEUs and serves as a major gateway to Central and Western China. The port is well-connected to major trade routes and offers a range of value-added services to its customers.
