Seaport · China
Port of Hankow
Hankow (China) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60060). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNHNK
- World Port Index no.
- 60060
- Coordinates
- 30.58°N, 114.28°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Other names
- Wu Han
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 1,260 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,270 nm |
| Hai Phong | 710 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Hankow, 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 Hankow
Where is Port of Hankow?
Hankow (China) lies on the East China Sea, at about 30.58°N, 114.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hankow?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNHNK for Hankow. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Hankow from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,260 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 710 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shanghai, Xiamen.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Hankow?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Hankow 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.