SHANTOU

Port Standard Code (UN/LOCODE): CNSWA Port management agencies: Shantou Customs, Guangdong Maritime Bureau Shantou Maritime Bureau, Shantou Transportation Bureau (Port and Shipping Management Department) Terminal operator: Shantou China Merchants Port Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Merchants Port Group, and related specialized terminal enterprises Port Area Address: Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China (mainly including Guang'ao Port Area, Haimen Port Area, Zhuchi Port Area, etc.) Port attribute: A large coastal deep-water port (Seaport/Deep Water Port) with comprehensive operational capabilities for containers, bulk cargo, liquid chemicals, and general cargo. Comprehensive Overview of the Port The Port of Shantou is located on the eastern coast of Guangdong Province and the west coast of the Taiwan Strait. It is a national first-class open port and one of the major coastal ports in China. It is also the most important international shipping and logistics hub in eastern Guangdong. The port is located at the intersection of eastern Guangdong, southwestern Fujian, and southern Jiangxi, connecting the Pearl River Delta, the economic zone on the west coast of the Taiwan Strait, and the Southeast Asian market, with obvious geographical advantages. Relying on comprehensive transportation networks such as Shenhai Expressway, Shankun Expressway, Xiamen Shenzhen Railway, and Guangshan High speed Railway, Shantou Port has formed a logistics service system covering eastern Guangdong and surrounding inland areas. As an important foreign trade gateway in eastern Guangdong, the port undertakes the import and export tasks of container transportation, bulk raw materials, grain and oil, and industrial products, providing important support for regional manufacturing and outward oriented economic development. Core facilities and functional layout Shantou Port implements a "one port, multiple zones" development pattern, with clear functional positioning for each port area. Guang'ao Port Area is the core area of current port development and the most important deep-water container port area in eastern Guangdong. The port area has large deep-water berths, modern quay crane equipment, and container yards, with the ability to berth large ocean going vessels and efficiently load and unload. It is the main operating base for international container transportation. Haimen Port Area focuses on serving the needs of energy and bulk cargo transportation, and undertakes the functions of unloading and transferring bulk goods such as coal and ore; Zhuchi Port Area is gradually transforming and upgrading towards domestic container and general cargo transportation, as well as comprehensive port services. The port area is equipped with modern customs supervision facilities, bonded warehousing and logistics service platforms, which can provide comprehensive services such as customs declaration and inspection, warehousing and distribution, consolidation and unpacking, multimodal transport, and cross-border logistics. Airline routes and intermodal networks Shantou Port has formed a shipping service network covering Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and major trading regions worldwide. In terms of international routes, relying on the global shipping resources advantage of China Merchants Port, the port has opened container routes to Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, and connected the Middle East, Europe, and North American markets through transit services. It is an important maritime gateway for Guangdong's eastern region to face ASEAN. In terms of regional coordination, Shantou Port has formed a linkage system with Pearl River Delta hub ports such as Shekou Port and Yantian Port. After completing customs declaration and inspection procedures in Shantou, the goods can be transported to Shenzhen International Hub Port via a coastal branch line for global transit, achieving efficient customs clearance and seamless connection. The land transportation network covers the eastern Guangdong, western Fujian, and southern Jiangxi regions, forming an important logistics channel connecting inland manufacturing bases with international markets through highways, railways, and intermodal transportation systems. Comprehensive positioning With superior location conditions, continuously improving deep-water port facilities, a global operation system for investment ports, and strong industrial hinterland support in eastern Guangdong, Shantou Port has developed into the most influential international shipping center and comprehensive logistics hub in eastern Guangdong. It is an important strategic gateway connecting the markets of southern China, ASEAN, and the global supply chain network.