Seaport · China
Port of Yantai
Yantai (China) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60160). It lies on the Yellow Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNYTG
- World Port Index no.
- 60160
- Coordinates
- 37.55°N, 121.45°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Yellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Other names
- Chefoo; Chin Fou
- Repairs
- Major
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Ice
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 1,790 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,800 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,260 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Yantai, 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 Yantai
Where is Port of Yantai?
Yantai (China) lies on the Yellow Sea, at about 37.55°N, 121.45°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Yantai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNYTG for Yantai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Yantai from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,790 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,260 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dalian, Qingdao, Tianjin (Xingang).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Yantai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Yantai 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.