Seaport · China
Port of Wenzhou
Wenzhou (China) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59910). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNWZO
- World Port Index no.
- 59910
- Coordinates
- 28.02°N, 120.65°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Other names
- Yung Chia
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 6.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 295.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 46.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 15.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed 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
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
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) | 1,300 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,300 nm |
| Hai Phong | 870 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Wenzhou, 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 Wenzhou
Where is Port of Wenzhou?
Wenzhou (China) lies on the East China Sea, at about 28.02°N, 120.65°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Wenzhou?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNWZO for Wenzhou. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Wenzhou?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 295.0 m, beam 46.0 m, draft 15.0 m for Wenzhou. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Wenzhou from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,300 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 870 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 Wenzhou?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Wenzhou 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.