Seaport · China
Port of Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao (China) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60200). It lies on the Bo Hai.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNSHP
- World Port Index no.
- 60200
- Coordinates
- 39.93°N, 119.62°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bo Hai; Yellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Other names
- Chin Huang Tao; Chin Wangtao; Qinhuangdao
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 1,880 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,890 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,320 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Qinhuangdao, 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 Qinhuangdao
Where is Port of Qinhuangdao?
Qinhuangdao (China) lies on the Bo Hai, at about 39.93°N, 119.62°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Qinhuangdao?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNSHP for Qinhuangdao. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Qinhuangdao from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,880 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,320 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tianjin (Xingang), Dalian, Qingdao.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Qinhuangdao?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Qinhuangdao 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.