Port of Shanghai

The Port of Shanghai has a maximum permissible draft of 15 meters and can accommodate vessels up to 400m in length and 60m in beam. Before planning a call, masters and agents should verify current depths with the harbor master, as conditions may change with tidal variations and maintenance dredging. Pilotage may be compulsory for larger vessels.

The approach to Shanghai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lónghuá Gǎng Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the S. Other aids include Yángsīqiáo (4.1 NM S), Chángqiáo Gǎng (5.3 NM SSW), Zhàojiāgōu Gǎng (6 NM NE), Chūnshēntáng (7.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Shanghai is situated on the East China Sea in China. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Shanghai (CNSHA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

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

The first two characters, CN, are the ISO country code for China. 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.

The Port of Shanghai operates in the Asia/Shanghai 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.