Seaport · China
Port of Chiwan
Chiwan (China) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57818). It lies on the Gulf of Tonkin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNCWN
- World Port Index no.
- 57818
- Coordinates
- 19.97°N, 110.03°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China
- Other names
- Mawan
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Rail
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) | 580 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 590 nm |
| Hai Phong | 190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Chiwan, with full port guides:
- Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port) · 130 nm
- Lach Huyen (Hai Phong) · 180 nm
- Hai Phong · 190 nm
- Guangzhou (Nansha) · 260 nm
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. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Chiwan
Where is Port of Chiwan?
Chiwan (China) lies on the Gulf of Tonkin, at about 19.97°N, 110.03°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chiwan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNCWN for Chiwan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Chiwan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 580 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 190 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port), Lach Huyen (Hai Phong), Hai Phong.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Chiwan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Chiwan 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.