Seaport · China
Port of Zhapu
Zhapu (China) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 59963). It lies on the East China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNZPU
- World Port Index no.
- 59963
- Coordinates
- 30.58°N, 121.08°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China Continued
- Other names
- Chapu; Hangzhou
- 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 | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- 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
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 1,430 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,440 nm |
| Hai Phong | 970 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Zhapu, 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 Zhapu
Where is Port of Zhapu?
Zhapu (China) lies on the East China Sea, at about 30.58°N, 121.08°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zhapu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNZPU for Zhapu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Zhapu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,430 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, Keelung.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Zhapu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Zhapu 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.