UN/LOCODE Ports in China (4 entries)
📊 Trade Context: China operates 7 of the world's 10 busiest container ports, making its UN/LOCODE database essential for global supply chain and freight forwarding professionals. With over 2,000 standardized location codes, China's port system is the backbone of Asia-Europe and Trans-Pacific trade lanes. Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Ningbo-Zhoushan handle more TEU volume annually than the entire US port system combined. Chinese LOCODEs are critical for accurate customs declarations under the China Customs Advanced Manifest (CCAM) regulations. Note that Chinese ports may list separate codes for different terminals — Ningbo and Zhoushan were historically distinct codes before their operational merger.
| Port | LOCODE | Type | IATA | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sea] Shanghai | CN SHA | Seaport | PVG | UTC+8 (CST) |
| [Sea] Shenzhen | CN SZX | Seaport | SZX | UTC+8 (CST) |
| [Air] Beijing Capital Airport | CN PEK | Air Cargo Hub | PEK | UTC+8 (CST) |
| [Rail] Chongqing Rail Hub | CN CKG | Inland Terminal / Rail Hub | CKG | UTC+8 (CST) |