Wuxi Shi
Jiangsu Sheng
China
1. Port Overview
Taicang Port is a core port on the northern wing of the Shanghai International Shipping Center, with cargo transshipped globally via the Port of Shanghai [according to Taicang Port Administration Committee 2025]. Bofeng Logistics provides international ocean freight services originating from Taicang Port and transshipped via Shanghai.
Taicang Port is located in Taicang City, Jiangsu Province, on the south bank of the Yangtze River estuary. It is a core port on the northern wing of the Shanghai International Shipping Center. Taicang Port is one of the ports in Jiangsu Province with the closest access to the open sea, approximately 50 km from downtown Shanghai [according to Taicang Port Administration Committee 2025]. Its annual container throughput is about 5 million TEU. Taicang Port is connected to Shanghai and the southern Jiangsu region via the Shanghai-Suzhou-Nantong Railway and the Yanjiang Expressway.
2. Main Shipping Routes
2.1 Domestic Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Route Type |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Shanghai | Approx. 1 day | Yangtze River Barge |
| Port of Ningbo | 1-2 days | Coastal Route |
| Port of Qingdao | 2-3 days | Coastal Route |
| Port of Tianjin | 3-4 days | Coastal Route |
2.2 Major International Routes (via Shanghai Transshipment)
| Destination Port | Estimated Total Time | Transshipment Path |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Singapore | 7-9 days | Taicang → Shanghai → Singapore |
| Port of Los Angeles | 15-18 days | Taicang → Shanghai → Los Angeles |
| Port of Hamburg | 27-31 days | Taicang → Shanghai → Hamburg |
3. Experience Sharing from Bofeng Logistics
Experience Sharing from Bofeng Logistics: The integrated development of Taicang Port and Shanghai Port is its biggest feature—large volumes of cargo are shipped from Taicang Port to Shanghai Yangshan Port for export via the "water-water transshipment" mode. The barge transit time from Taicang Port to Yangshan Port is about 2 days, with costs far lower than truck transport. Taicang Port is also one of the most convenient sea outlets in central Jiangsu, with many factories around Suzhou choosing Taicang Port as the port of origin.
4. Shipping Recommendations
Taicang Port offers a free storage period of 3-5 days. There is a regular barge service from Taicang Port to Shanghai Yangshan Port.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the barge take from Taicang Port to Shanghai Yangshan Port? A: About 2 days, at roughly one-third the cost of truck transport. A large volume of cargo from Suzhou and the southern Jiangsu region is exported via water-water transshipment from Taicang Port to Yangshan Port, making it one of the most cost-effective logistics solutions in the Yangtze River Delta.
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Related Ports: Port of Shanghai | Port of Nantong