Port of Suzhou Pt

CNSZG🇨🇳China

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About Port of Suzhou Pt

Located on the lower Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province, China, Suzhou Port comprises three distinct port areas. It is a major inland river port handling bulk cargo such as coal, ore, steel, and cement. The port is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Port of Suzhou is the collective name of three ports around the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The three ports are located in Zhangjiagang, Changshu and Taicang, respectively, on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The total cargo throughput of 454 million tons in 2013. As of 2013, it is the busiest inland river port in the world by annual cargo tonnage and container volume, as well as the sixth-busiest port by annual cargo tonnage. The majority of the port trade is in coal, ore, steel, and construction materials such as cement.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
3ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
59974 →
Wikidata
Q2024795 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CN-JS
Body of Water
Yangtze
Latitude
31.7667°
Longitude
120.9500°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Suzhou Pt?

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The approach to Suzhou Pt is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hóngyáng Gǎng Lighthouse at 30.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Bǎoshān Area Lighthouses (32.9 NM SE), Yáowàng Gǎng (34.4 NM NE), Hǎimén District Lighthouses (34.8 NM NE), Wusungkou (36.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Suzhou Pt on?

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

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

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

Where is the Port of Suzhou Pt?

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The Port of Suzhou Pt is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNSZG — 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 CNSZG 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 Suzhou Pt?

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The Port of Suzhou Pt 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.