Port of Taizhou

CNTZU🇨🇳China

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About Port of Taizhou

Also known as: Taizhou Gang, tai zhou gang, 泰州港

This harbor on the East China Sea is situated at the mouth of the Jiaojiang River. It serves the Taizhou Bay, Yueqing Bay, and Sanmen Bay areas. Pilotage is compulsory, and tugs are available.

Background
The Port of Taizhou is a natural seaport on the coast of the prefectural-level city of Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China. The Port is centered at the mouth of the Jiaojiang River, with port areas opening to the Taizhou Bay, Yueqing Bay and Sanmen Bay of the East China Sea. It is considered as the southernmost of the ports of the Yangtze Delta economic area. In 2013 it reached a throughput of 56.28 million metric tons, an increase of 5.0% over 2012, and a container throughput of 166,571 TEUs, an increase of 10.4%.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
59987 →
GeoNames ID
8262869 →
Wikidata
Q16898731 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tzgh.gov.cn →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CNTZU
Country
🇨🇳China
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CN-JS
Latitude
32.5000°
Longitude
119.9000°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Taizhou on?

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The Port of Taizhou 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 Taizhou?

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You can track vessels near Taizhou (CNTZU) 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 Taizhou?

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The Port of Taizhou is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNTZU — 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 CNTZU 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 Taizhou?

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The Port of Taizhou 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.