Yingkou Shi
Liaoning Sheng
China
1. Port Overview
Yingkou Port is the second largest port in Northeast China, with international routes to countries and regions including Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia [according to Yingkou Port Group 2025]. Bofeng Logistics provides international container shipping services originating from Yingkou Port.
Yingkou Port is located in Yingkou City, Liaoning Province, on the north coast of Liaodong Bay. It is the second largest port in Northeast China and an important maritime hub in the Liaoning Coastal Economic Belt. Yingkou Port is one of the nearest seaports to the hinterland of Northeast China. The annual container throughput is approximately 5 million TEUs [according to Yingkou Port Group 2025]. The port area includes Bayuquan Port Area and Xianrendao Port Area, connected to the three northeastern provinces via the Harbin-Dalian Railway and radiating to the central Liaoning city cluster via the Shenyang-Dalian Expressway.
2. Main Routes
2.1 Domestic Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Route Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Port | 2-3 days | Coastal Route |
| Qingdao Port | 1-2 days | Bohai Rim Route |
| Tianjin Port | 1-2 days | Bohai Rim Route |
| Ningbo Port | 3-4 days | Coastal Route |
| Guangzhou Port | 5-6 days | Coastal Route |
2.2 Major International Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Common Shipping Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Busan Port | 1-2 days | COSCO, KMTC |
| Incheon Port | 1-2 days | SITC, DONGJIN |
| Tokyo Port | 3-4 days | COSCO, SINOKOR |
3. Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing
Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing: The advantage of Yingkou Port lies in its proximity to the hinterland of Northeast China—approximately 180 km to Shenyang and 300 km to Changchun, about 200 km closer than Dalian Port to Shenyang. The Bayuquan Port Area is the main port area of Yingkou Port, primarily handling containers and bulk cargo. Yingkou Port experiences an ice period in winter (December to February), requiring icebreakers to assist navigation, which is a major difference from Dalian Port (an ice-free port). However, Yingkou Port's lower inland transportation costs maintain its competitiveness among northeastern ports.
4. Shipping Recommendations
Yingkou Port offers a free storage period of 3-5 days. Yingkou Port and Dalian Port are approximately 200 km apart, together forming the export gateway system of Northeast China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does winter ice affect shipping at Yingkou Port? A: Yingkou Port has an ice period from December to February, requiring icebreakers to assist navigation, which may cause delays of 1-3 days. However, Yingkou Port is about 200 km closer to Shenyang than Dalian Port, so overall logistics costs remain advantageous.
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