Yingkou, China
Yingkou is Northeast China's vital maritime gateway, connecting inland industries to global trade routes.
Port Overview
Yingkou is a major port city located on the northeast coast of the Bohai Sea in Liaoning Province, northeastern China. Covering over 5,400 square kilometers, it ranks among the largest ports in Northeast China and serves as the primary maritime gateway for the region’s hinterland. Strategically positioned between Shenyang and Dalian, Yingkou is a key node in the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor. The port handles approximately 6 million TEU annually, supporting significant international trade and logistics.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The Port of Yingkou comprises two main dockland areas: the Yingkou Old Port at the Daliao River mouth and Bayuquan Port on Liaodong Bay. The complex operates 78 berths total, with 27 primary shipping berths handling diverse cargo operations. Key facilities include specialized terminals for containers, coal, bulk cargo, and breakbulk operations. The Bayuquan area features a modern container terminal with 44 hectares of yard space and 3.2 million TEU storage capacity, accommodating fifth and sixth-generation vessels. Supporting infrastructure includes temperature-controlled warehouses, bonded facilities, pipeline systems, and a fleet of tugboats and pilot vessels.
Container Terminals
Yingkou, China’s container terminals feature approximately 27 berths and handle an annual capacity exceeding 5 million TEU. The terminals are primarily operated by Yingkou Port Group Corporation, with COSCO as a major partner. Automation is moderate, with some modernized handling systems but not fully automated operations. The port serves as a key logistics hub in Northeast China, supporting both domestic and international container traffic.
Port Services
- Container handling: Modern container terminals with domestic and international container operations, high-capacity container yards, and efficient vessel turnaround.
- Cargo operations: Bulk cargo loading/unloading, breakbulk, general cargo, and pipeline transportation.
- Ship services: Pilotage, tug assistance, limited ship repairs, provisions, fuel, water, and garbage disposal.
- Warehousing: Temperature-controlled, bonded, distribution, and supervised warehouses; packaging, labeling, sorting, and marking services.
- Customs: Full customs clearance and inspection facilities for import/export cargo.
Global Connectivity
Yingkou Port, located in Liaoning Province, is a major logistics hub in Northeast China, serving as a gateway for the region and parts of Mongolia. It connects to over 140 ports in more than 50 countries, with regular shipping routes to East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific markets. The port is integrated with extensive rail and road networks, facilitating efficient inland connections and linking to international rail corridors reaching Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
Port Statistics
Port of Yingkou, China – Key Statistics (2025):
- TEU Throughput: Approximately 5.9 million TEU annually
- World Ranking: Top 50 container ports globally
- Number of Berths: 27
- Port Area: Comprises Yingkou Old Port (Daliao River) and Bayuquan Port (Liaodong Bay)
- Shipping Lines: Served by major carriers, including COSCO; offers connections to ASEAN, the U.S., and the EU
