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Port of ZHANJIANG

CNZHA🇨🇳China

Also known as: Zhanjiang

Zhanjiang is a deepwater port in Southeast China, established as the nation's first modern port. It handles containers, general cargo, and bulk cargo, with specialized facilities for petroleum, chemicals, and dangerous goods. The port also accommodates passenger ferries and offers extensive logistics services.

Background
The Port of Zhanjiang is a natural deepwater harbor in Southeast China. It was designed and reconstructed as China's first modern port, the project being commenced in 1956. After nearly 50 years of construction, the existing 39 wharves are able to handle the containers, general cargo and bulk cargo that arrives at the port. It also has facilities for dangerous goods, petroleum, chemicals, liquid chemicals, storage, packaging, commercial and transit passengers, ferries, freight forwarding, shipping agents, ship transport, bonded warehouses and exports. Since 2004, the port has become a multimodal transit hub.
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Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
Operator (Wikidata ID)
People's Liberation Army Navy
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
CNZHA
Country
🇨🇳China
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
PRT (Port)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good
Area
South China
Latitude
21.1861°
Longitude
110.4657°
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ZHANJIANG?+
The approach to ZHANJIANG is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Máxié Range Front Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Máxié Range Rear (2.2 NM WNW), Máxié Ferry (2.3 NM WNW), Seashore Pier (2.9 NM WNW), Moyanlou Range Front (3.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of ZHANJIANG on?+
The Port of ZHANJIANG is situated on the South 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 ZHANJIANG?+
You can track vessels near ZHANJIANG (CNZHA) 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 CNZHA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of ZHANJIANG?+
The Port of ZHANJIANG 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.