Seaport · China
Port of Dandong
Dandong (China) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60233). It lies on the Korea Bay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNDDZ
- World Port Index no.
- 60233
- Coordinates
- 39.82°N, 124.15°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Korea Bay; Yellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- 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) | 1,970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,980 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,450 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Dandong, 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 Dandong
Where is Port of Dandong?
Dandong (China) lies on the Korea Bay, at about 39.82°N, 124.15°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dandong?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNDDZ for Dandong. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Dandong from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,450 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dalian, Incheon, Qingdao.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Dandong?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Dandong 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.