Seaport · China
Port of Yangzhou
Yangzhou (China) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59988). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNYZH
- World Port Index no.
- 59988
- Coordinates
- 32.27°N, 119.43°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
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) | 1,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,480 nm |
| Hai Phong | 970 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Yangzhou, 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 Yangzhou
Where is Port of Yangzhou?
Yangzhou (China) lies on the East China Sea, at about 32.27°N, 119.43°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Yangzhou?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNYZH for Yangzhou. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Yangzhou from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 970 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Qingdao.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Yangzhou?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Yangzhou 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.