Dalian Shi
Liaoning Sheng
China
1. Port Overview
Dalian Port is an important international shipping hub in Northeast Asia, with multiple international routes to Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas [according to Dalian Port Group 2025]. Bofeng Logistics provides international container shipping services originating from Dalian Port.
Dalian Port is located at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, at the intersection of the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea. It is the largest open port in Northeast China and a key international shipping hub in Northeast Asia. With a history of over a century, it is one of China's rare natural ice-free deep-water ports. The annual container throughput is approximately 7.5 million TEU [according to Dalian Port Group 2025]. The port area includes Dayaowan Port Area, Nianyuwang Port Area, Dalian Bay Port Area, etc., connected to the hinterland of the three northeastern provinces via the Harbin-Dalian Railway.
Bofeng Logistics has cooperative resources at Dalian Port, with domestic routes covering the Bohai Rim and major coastal ports nationwide.
2. Main Routes
2.1 Domestic Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Route Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tianjin Port | About 1 day | Bohai Rim Route |
| Qingdao Port | 1-2 days | Bohai Rim Route |
| Shanghai Port | 2-3 days | Coastal Route |
| Ningbo Port | 3-4 days | Coastal Route |
| Shenzhen Port | 5-6 days | Coastal Route |
2.2 Major International Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Common Shipping Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Busan Port | About 1 day | COSCO, SINOKOR |
| Tokyo Port | 2-3 days | COSCO, MOL |
| Los Angeles Port | 14-17 days | COSCO, MAERSK |
| Hamburg Port | 28-32 days | COSCO, MSC |
3. Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing
Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing: As a natural ice-free port, Dalian Port operates year-round without ice periods, which is its core advantage over Yingkou Port and Jinzhou Port. Dayaowan Port Area is the most modern container port area in Northeast China. Dalian Port is also an important automobile import/export port in the region. A high proportion of grain, steel, and chemical products from the three northeastern provinces are exported through Dalian Port. Although the economic growth of Northeast China has slowed in recent years, Dalian Port remains the most stable and reliable gateway to the sea in the region.
4. Shipping Recommendations
Dalian Port offers a free storage period of 3-5 days. Dalian Port is about 200 km from Yingkou Port and is the northernmost container hub port in the Bohai Rim region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How to choose between Dalian Port and Yingkou Port? A: Dalian Port is a natural ice-free port with year-round navigation; Yingkou Port has freezing periods in winter but is closer to the hinterland of Northeast China. Choose Dalian Port for time-sensitive shipments, and consider Yingkou Port if cost is a priority.
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Related Ports: Yingkou Port | Tianjin Port | Yantai Port (connected by Yantai-Dalian ferry)