Zhanjiang Shi
Guangdong Sheng
China
1. Port Overview
Zhanjiang Port is the largest port in western Guangdong, with international routes to Southeast Asia [according to Zhanjiang Port Group 2025]. Bofeng Logistics provides international container shipping services originating from Zhanjiang Port.
Zhanjiang Port is located in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, on the northeastern part of the Leizhou Peninsula, bordering the South China Sea. It is the largest port in western Guangdong and the main passageway for the southwestern region to the sea. Zhanjiang Port is one of the most convenient seaports for China's southwestern provinces and one of the closest ports on the Chinese mainland to Southeast Asia [according to Zhanjiang Port Group 2025]. Its annual container throughput is approximately 1 million TEUs, and cargo throughput exceeds 200 million tons (mainly bulk cargo and oil products). The port area consists of Tiaoshun Island Port Area, Xiashan Port Area, Baoman Port Area, etc.
2. Main Routes
2.1 Domestic Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Route Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Port | 1-2 days | Coastal Route |
| Shenzhen Port | 2-3 days | Coastal Route |
| Shanghai Port | 4-5 days | Coastal Route |
| Qingdao Port | 5-6 days | Coastal Route |
2.2 Major International Routes
| Destination Port | Estimated Transit Time | Common Shipping Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh Port | 2-3 days | COSCO, CMA CGM |
| Singapore Port | 4-6 days | COSCO, MSC |
| Port Klang | 5-7 days | MAERSK, ONE |
3. Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing
Bofeng Logistics Experience Sharing: Zhanjiang Port is the most important seaport in southwestern China—connected to Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and other southwestern provinces via the Li-Zhan Railway. It is also a major petroleum and chemical product transshipment hub in South China, with large oil and liquid chemical terminals. Zhanjiang Port is about 200 nautical miles from Haiphong Port in Vietnam, making it one of the closest ports in South China to Southeast Asia. In recent years, the commissioning of large projects such as Zhanjiang Baosteel has driven cargo growth at Zhanjiang Port.
4. Shipping Recommendations
Zhanjiang Port offers a free storage period of 3-5 days. Zhanjiang Port is approximately 400 km from Guangzhou Port, jointly serving the western Guangdong and South China markets.
Common Questions
Q: What type of cargo is suitable for Zhanjiang Port? A: Zhanjiang Port specializes in petrochemicals and bulk cargo, and is an important transshipment hub for oil and liquid chemicals in South China. Its container business is limited in scale; for small container shipments, it is recommended to use Guangzhou Port or Shenzhen Port.
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Related Ports: Guangzhou Port (Nansha) | Qinzhou Port