Seaport · China
Port of Haimen
Haimen (China) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59930). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNHME
- World Port Index no.
- 59930
- Coordinates
- 28.68°N, 121.45°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Other names
- Haimen; Taizhou
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 1,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,360 nm |
| Hai Phong | 930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Haimen, 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 Haimen
Where is Port of Haimen?
Haimen (China) lies on the East China Sea, at about 28.68°N, 121.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Haimen?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNHME for Haimen. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Haimen?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 15.3 m for Haimen. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Haimen from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 930 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shanghai, Keelung.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Haimen?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Haimen 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.