Port of Shekou (CN SHK)
UN/LOCODE
CN SHK
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
12.5 m
Nearest city
Shekou
Body of water
South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
China
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Port information
- Region
- CN-GD
- Also known as
- Chiwan
- Coordinates
- 22.4667, 113.8667 (22°28′N 113°52′E)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Tidal range
- 1 m
- Anchorage depth
- 12.5 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 15.5 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 11 m
- Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
- 400 m × 59 m × 16.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Marine railway (slipway): Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Container
Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Floating crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Provisions
Ratings
#37
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #37
1157.85
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 1157.85
Shekou is a seaport on the coast of China, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 12.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Shekou located?
- Shekou is a seaport in China.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Shekou?
- The UN/LOCODE for Shekou is CN SHK.
- What is the channel depth at Shekou?
- The channel depth at Shekou is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 1232 km
- Singapore Singapore 2593 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 9298 km
- Los Angeles USA 11683 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 5948 km
- Hamburg Germany 8888 km
- Santos Brazil 17988 km
- Durban South Africa 10584 km
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