CHIWAN

  • CNCWN
  • Latitude: 22.46293
  • Longitude: 113.8817
  • South China
  • Port in China

Location: Chiwan Guangdong China

Web-site: http://www.cwp.com.cn/en/

Port of Chiwan, Shenzhen, China

General Information:

  • Official Name: Chiwan Container Terminal (CCT)
  • Location: Chiwan, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
  • Coordinates: 22.5036° N, 113.8958° E
  • Type of Port: Deep-water seaport
  • Operational Entity: Shenzhen Chiwan Wharf Holdings Limited (Chiwan Wharf), under Shenzhen Port Group
  • Accessibility: 24 hours, all year round
  • Website: Chiwan Container Terminal

Port Specifications:

  • Total Area: Approx. 1.43 square kilometers
  • Draft Depth: Up to 15.5 meters
  • Berth Count: 15 berths capable of handling containers, breakbulk, bulk cargo, and other general cargo.

Container Terminals:

The port has specialized container handling facilities, operated under Chiwan Container Terminal (CCT) which is a joint venture between China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and Modern Terminals Limited.

  • Container Throughput Capacity: Over 4 million TEUs annually
  • Quay Length: Over 4 kilometers
  • Equipment:
    • Modern gantry cranes (super post-Panamax capable)
    • Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs)
    • Reach Stackers and Terminal Tractors

Cargo Types:

The port is capable of handling a diverse array of cargo types including:

  • Containers
  • Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo)
  • Bulk cargo (e.g., coal, ores, grains)
  • Liquid bulk (e.g., chemicals, oils)
  • General and project cargo

Additional Facilities:

  • Customs Services: On-site customs clearance, bonded warehousing
  • Warehousing: Large storage areas, both bonded and non-bonded, including cold storage facilities
  • Port Services: Tug services, pilotage, cargo handling, bunker supply, ship repair, and maintenance

Connectivity:

  • Railway and Road Connectivity: The port is well-connected to China's extensive railway and highway networks, facilitating efficient inland transportation.
  • Air Connectivity: Proximity to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport enhances air-sea logistics operations.
  • Intermodal Facilities: The port provides comprehensive intermodal services for seamless cargo transfers.

Strategic Importance:

  • Part of the larger Shenzhen Port complex, one of the busiest and most important container ports in the world.
  • Significant role in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area economic development.
  • Handles both domestic and international trade, making it a crucial node in global supply chains.

Environmental and Safety Measures:

  • Environmental Initiatives: Adherence to strict environmental regulations, implementation of green port practices, pollution control measures.
  • Safety: Compliance with international safety standards, continuous monitoring and upgrading of safety equipment and procedures.

Future Developments:

The port authorities are regularly investing in infrastructure upgrades, technology implementations to boost efficiency, capacity expansions, and initiatives aimed at further reducing environmental impact.


This information provides a foundational understanding of the Port of Chiwan, its infrastructure, capabilities, and strategic role. For detailed operational queries or latest updates, directly contacting the port's administration or visiting their official website is recommended.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
MUMBAI BRIDGE Cargo CNSHK 04:26:00
HUANBAO516 Cargo SHENZEN 04:13:34
ZHONG TIE JUN 16 baycraft SHEN ZHEN 04:12:57
MTT BANGKOK Other CNXHK 04:07:10
SHE GANG 12 HAO Towing/Tug SHENZHEN 03:55:14
ESL SHEKOU Cargo CNSHK 03:42:05
STARSHIP JUPITER Cargo CN SHK 03:27:51
WAN HAI A02 Cargo CNSHK 02:57:36
GREEN CELEBRITY Cargo SHEKOU 02:25:23
SHENG AN Cargo CN SHK 02:25:22
0 Towing/Tug CHIWAN 01:34:45
KANTAN 313 baycraft CHIWAN 01:15:57
EVER CORE Cargo CNSHK_SHEKOU 12:58:07
HUAN BAO 189 Cargo CHENGZHENG 12:08:42
NAN GANG 20 Cargo SHENZHEN 4/1/2025
CHI GANG TUO 12 Towing/Tug SHENZHEN 4/1/2025
CAPE FORBY Cargo CNSHK 4/1/2025
SHE GANG 9 HAO Towing/Tug SHEN ZHEN 4/1/2025
FULI368 Cargo SHENG ZHEN 4/1/2025
TAIZUN188 Cargo 4/1/2025

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