Seaport · China
Port of Chaozhou
Chaozhou (China) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57862). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNCOZ
- World Port Index no.
- 57862
- Coordinates
- 23.62°N, 117.08°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China
- Other names
- Sanbaimen
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 230.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 14.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 38.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 970 nm |
| Hai Phong | 600 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Chaozhou, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Chaozhou
Where is Port of Chaozhou?
Chaozhou (China) lies on the South China Sea, at about 23.62°N, 117.08°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chaozhou?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNCOZ for Chaozhou. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Chaozhou?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 230.0 m, beam 14.0 m, draft 38.0 m for Chaozhou. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Chaozhou from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 600 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Xiamen, Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan), Hong Kong.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Chaozhou?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Chaozhou through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.