Shenzhen Shi
Guangdong Sheng
China
1. Port Overview
Shekou Port is the core port area of western Shenzhen Port, with dense near-sea international routes [according to China Merchants Port 2025]. Bofeng Logistics provides international container shipping services with Shekou Port as the departure port.
Shekou Port is located on the Shekou Peninsula in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, on the east bank of the Pearl River Estuary. It is the core port area of western Shenzhen Port. The Shekou Industrial Zone was the first industrial zone in China to open to the outside world, and Shekou Port was developed alongside it. Shekou Port now, together with Chiwan Port and Mawan Port, forms the western port group of Shenzhen [according to China Merchants Port 2025]. Shekou Port mainly handles containers and passenger transport, and is connected to the Pearl River Delta hinterland via the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Riverside Expressway.
2. Main Shipping Routes
2.1 Domestic Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Route Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Port | 1-2 days | Pearl River Delta Route |
| Zhuhai Port | 1-2 days | Pearl River Delta Route |
| Xiamen Port | 2-3 days | Coastal Route |
| Shanghai Port | 3-4 days | Coastal Route |
2.2 Major International Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Common Shipping Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Port | 4-6 days | COSCO, MSC |
| Ho Chi Minh Port | 2-3 days | COSCO, SITC |
| Bangkok Port | 4-5 days | CMA CGM |
3. Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing
Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing: The division of labor between Shekou Port and Yantian Port is that Shekou mainly handles near-sea, domestic trade, and passenger transport, while Yantian focuses on deep-sea international routes. Shekou Port is close to downtown Shenzhen and Nanshan Science and Technology Park, with short distances and low trucking costs. Shekou Port is also the main cruise home port and passenger port in Shenzhen.
4. Shipping Suggestions
Shekou Port operates efficiently year-round. Shekou Port is about 40 kilometers from Yantian Port and serves as the western wing of Shenzhen Port's dual-wing structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between Shekou Port and Yantian Port? A: Shekou Port mainly handles near-sea, domestic trade, and passenger transport, and is close to downtown Shenzhen; Yantian Port focuses on deep-sea international routes and is the main port of Shenzhen. More domestic sea freight is handled through Shekou Port.
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Related Ports: Shenzhen Port (Yantian) | Guangzhou Port (Nansha)