Yantai Shi
Shandong Sheng
China
Yantai Port
1. Port Overview
Yantai Port is an important port in the northern part of the Shandong Peninsula, with international routes to South Korea, Japan, and other nearby countries [Source: Yantai Port Group, 2025]. Bofeng Logistics provides international container shipping services with Yantai Port as the port of origin.
Yantai Port is located in Yantai City, Shandong Province, at the northern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, at the junction of the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea. It is a key port in the Bohai Rim Economic Circle and one of the closest ports to the Liaodong Peninsula and Dalian (approximately 90 nautical miles) [Source: Yantai Port Group, 2025]. Its annual container throughput is about 3 million TEUs. The port area consists of Zhifu Bay Port Area, West Port Area, Longkou Port Area, etc. It connects to the Jiaoji Railway via the Lanyan Railway.
2. Main Routes
2.1 Domestic Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Route Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dalian Port | Approx. 1 day | Bohai Rim Route |
| Tianjin Port | 1-2 days | Bohai Rim Route |
| Qingdao Port | 1-2 days | Bohai Rim Route |
| Shanghai Port | 2-3 days | Coastal Route |
2.2 Major International Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Common Shipping Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Incheon Port | Approx. 1 day | COSCO, KMTC |
| Busan Port | 2-3 days | COSCO, SINOKOR |
| Tokyo Port | 2-3 days | COSCO, MOL |
3. Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing
Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing: A distinctive feature of Yantai Port is the Yantai-Dalian Rail Ferry — cargo can be transported directly from Shandong across the Bohai Sea via rail ferry to the Northeast, shortening the route by approximately 1,500 km compared to going around Shanhai Pass. Yantai is a major export base for agricultural and aquatic products in Shandong, and the port has well-developed cold chain logistics facilities. Yantai Port also handles a large volume of trade with South Korea (Yantai is one of the closest Shandong cities to South Korea).
4. Shipping Recommendations
Yantai Port offers a free storage period of 3-5 days. Yantai Port and Weihai Port are approximately 70 km apart, jointly serving the northern market of the Jiaodong Peninsula.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Yantai-Dalian Rail Ferry? A: The Yantai-Dalian Rail Ferry is a rail ferry service between Yantai and Dalian. Cargo can cross the Bohai Sea directly by rail, shortening the route by approximately 1,500 km compared to going around Shanhai Pass, saving 1 day of transit time.
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Related Ports: Dalian Port → Yantai Port | Weihai Port → Yantai Port | Qingdao Port → Yantai Port