Seaport · China
Port of Quanzhou
Quanzhou (China) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57874). It lies on the Taiwan Strait.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNQZL
- World Port Index no.
- 57874
- Coordinates
- 24.88°N, 118.60°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China
- Repairs
- None
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 | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 294.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 43.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.1 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 1,080 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,090 nm |
| Hai Phong | 700 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Quanzhou, 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 Quanzhou
Where is Port of Quanzhou?
Quanzhou (China) lies on the Taiwan Strait, at about 24.88°N, 118.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Quanzhou?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNQZL for Quanzhou. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Quanzhou?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 294.0 m, beam 43.0 m, draft 15.1 m for Quanzhou. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Quanzhou from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,080 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 700 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Xiamen, Kaohsiung, Keelung.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Quanzhou?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Quanzhou 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.