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Port of Pingtan

CNPTN🇨🇳China

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About Port of Pingtan

Pingtan Port is located off the coast of Fujian province, China. It serves as a key hub for trade and transportation, handling various types of cargo. The port is equipped to accommodate a range of vessel sizes, facilitating maritime commerce in the region.

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Classification

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Port

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CNPTN
Country
🇨🇳China
Time Zone
UTC+8

Region

Subdivision
CN-FJ
Latitude
25.5000°
Longitude
119.7167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Pingtan?

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The approach to Pingtan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wutaiyu Lighthouse at 2.9 NM to the W. Other aids include Fenliuwei (3.4 NM WSW), Dingjindao (5.5 NM SSW), Haitanjiaoxinan (6.8 NM SSE), Qijiemeijiao (8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Pingtan?

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The Port of Pingtan is located within the Taiwan Strait — a major shipping corridor in East Asia connecting the East and South China Seas. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Pingtan?

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You can track vessels near Pingtan (CNPTN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CNPTN on the live map.

Where is the Port of Pingtan?

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The Port of Pingtan is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNPTN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CNPTN mean?

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The first two characters, CN, are the ISO country code for CN. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Pingtan?

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The Port of Pingtan operates in the UTC+8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.