Seaport · Taiwan
Port of Tan-Shui
Tan-Shui (Taiwan) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57935). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Taiwan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TWTPE
- World Port Index no.
- 57935
- Coordinates
- 25.18°N, 121.40°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Taiwan
- Other names
- Taipei; Tan-shui Kang
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 16.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 17.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 16.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.1 m |
| Entrance width | 400.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 400.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 61.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 1,200 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 850 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tan-Shui, 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 Tan-Shui
Where is Port of Tan-Shui?
Tan-Shui (Taiwan) lies on the East China Sea, at about 25.18°N, 121.40°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tan-Shui?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TWTPE for Tan-Shui. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tan-Shui?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 400.0 m, beam 61.5 m, draft 14.6 m for Tan-Shui. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Tan-Shui have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Tan-Shui. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Tan-Shui from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,200 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 850 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Keelung, Kaohsiung, Xiamen.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tan-Shui?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tan-Shui 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.