Nantong, China

Port Overview

Nantong is located at the estuary of the Yangtze River in eastern Jiangsu Province, China, directly across from Shanghai. As one of China’s largest and fastest-growing ports, Nantong ranks among the top coastal ports in the country. Its strategic position provides direct access to both inland river networks and the Pacific Ocean, making it a key hub for regional and international trade. The port’s annual container throughput exceeds 2 million TEU, underscoring its significant role in global shipping and logistics.

Facilities & Infrastructure

Nantong, China, features a combination of river and coastal port facilities. Key terminals include Langshan Container Terminal and Tonghai Terminal. The port has 88 berths, with 14 capable of handling vessels over 10,000 DWT. Facilities include 65 hectares of yard space and over 5 hectares of warehouses. Equipment typically includes cranes and may utilize automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for efficient cargo handling.

Container Terminals

Nantong Port operates multiple dedicated container berths as part of its comprehensive facility network. The port has an annual container handling capacity of approximately 3-4 million TEUs. The main container operations are centered at Langshan Container Terminal, located in the Chongchuan Economic Development Zone. The facility features modern container handling equipment and advanced tracking systems. COSCO is a notable operator at the Rengang Port Area, which services the COSCO-Kawasaki Shipyard. The port maintains 24/7 operations with sophisticated cargo management capabilities.

Port Services

The Port of Nantong offers comprehensive maritime services including:

Container Operations: Container handling through the Langshan Container Terminal, the main facility on the Yangtze River

Cargo Services: Bulk cargo, break-bulk, general cargo, petrochemicals, oil products, and liquid chemicals handling across specialized port areas

Vessel Services: Ship husbandry, technical services, ship repair, and equipment trade

Facilities: 88 berths with 65 hectares of yard space and 5+ hectares of warehousing capacity

Connectivity: Navigation lines to over 300 ports in 100+ countries

Global Connectivity

Nantong Port serves as a critical gateway in China's Yangtze River Delta, strategically positioned on the north bank of the Yangtze River. The port connects to 199 ports across 65 countries and regions globally. It benefits from exceptional multimodal connectivity through direct rail and highway links to major industrial centers, along with seamless integration into China's national railway network and extensive inland waterway systems. The port provides direct access to the Yangtze River economic corridor and serves as a key node for trade with international markets, supported by major shipping lines including CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, and Maersk.

Port Statistics

Port of Nantong, China – Key Statistics (2024):

• TEU throughput: Over 3 million TEU
• World ranking: Among China’s top 15 busiest ports
• Number of berths: 88
• Port area: 9 river port areas, 3 coastal port areas; 65 hectares of yard space
• Shipping lines: Serviced by major international and domestic carriers, connecting to key global and regional trade routes