NINGBO-ZHOUSHAN
Topic: ports
???????? PORT OF NINGBO-ZHOUSHAN — China’s Cargo Powerhouse
Located in Zhejiang Province on China’s eastern coast, the **Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan** is one of the world’s most significant commercial ports. It combines enormous cargo-handling capacity, deep-water facilities and extensive shipping connections to serve international trade.
The port plays a vital role in moving energy resources, raw materials, manufactured products and containers between China and global markets. In 2025, it reached a historic milestone by handling more than 1.4 billion metric tonnes of cargo. <
### ???? 1. PORT PROFILE
- **Port Name:** Ningbo-Zhoushan Port
- **Country:** China
- **Province:** Zhejiang
- **Region:** East Asia
- **Port Operator:** Ningbo Zhoushan Port Company Limited / Zhejiang Seaport Group
- **Official Website:** https://www.nbport.com.cn/
- **Main Port Areas:** Beilun, Chuanshan, Meishan, Daxie, Zhenhai and Zhoushan
Ningbo-Zhoushan is a connected port system comprising multiple port areas and specialised terminals, rather than a single terminal.
### ???? 2. PORT PERFORMANCE — 2025
The port reported record-breaking results in 2025:
- **More than 1.4 billion metric tonnes** of total cargo throughput.
- **More than 43 million TEUs** in container throughput.
- **309 container shipping routes** connecting international markets.
- Connections to **more than 700 ports** across over 200 countries and regions.
- More than **2 million TEUs** handled through sea–rail intermodal transport during the year.
The port ranked first globally in total cargo throughput for the 17th consecutive year and remained the world’s third-largest container port by annual container volume.
*TEU means Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, a standard measurement of container capacity.*
### ???? 3. MAJOR PORT AREAS AND FACILITIES
**Beilun Port Area**
A major centre for container handling and international shipping, supporting large vessels and high-volume cargo operations.
**Chuanshan Port Area**
An important deep-water container port area that contributes significantly to the port’s container-handling capacity.
**Meishan Port Area**
A modern container terminal area supporting international shipping and expanding container operations.
**Zhoushan Port Areas**
These facilities are particularly important for bulk commodities, energy resources, crude oil, iron ore and other large-volume cargo.
**Zhenhai Port Area**
Supports industrial cargo and other maritime activities within the wider port system.
### ???? 4. WHAT CARGO MOVES THROUGH NINGBO-ZHOUSHAN?
The port handles a broad range of cargo, including:
- Shipping containers and manufactured goods
- Electronics, machinery and consumer products
- Iron ore and coal
- Crude oil and petroleum products
- Liquid bulk and chemical products
- Agricultural commodities and grain
- Industrial materials and project cargo
- Goods transferred between ships, trains and trucks
Its combination of container terminals and specialised bulk facilities makes the port important to manufacturing, energy, industrial production and international distribution.
### ???? 5. WHY IS THIS PORT IMPORTANT TO GLOBAL TRADE?
**Massive cargo capacity:** Its annual cargo throughput makes it a major gateway for global commodity and container movements.
**International connectivity:** Hundreds of shipping routes connect the port with markets around the world.
**Deep-water infrastructure:** Modernised navigation channels and deep-water facilities support very large vessels.
**China’s manufacturing supply chain:** The port serves industries across Zhejiang and the wider Yangtze River Delta economic region.
**Inland distribution:** Sea–rail intermodal services extend the port’s reach into inland Chinese cities and industrial centres.
### ???? 6. SMART PORT DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE GROWTH
Ningbo-Zhoushan continues to invest in infrastructure, digitalisation and logistics connectivity.
Major development priorities include:
- Advanced container terminals and automated gate systems
- Improved navigation channels for ultra-large vessels
- Digital coordination of cargo and terminal operations
- Expanded sea–rail intermodal transport
- Better shipping punctuality and reduced vessel waiting times
- Initiatives to improve energy efficiency and develop greener port operations
In 2025, the port also expanded its navigational capacity through the Tiaozhoumen channel project, increasing access for very large vessels. <Cite refs={["turn768534search0","turn768534search3"]} />
### ???? 9. OFFICIAL PORT COMPANY CONTACT DETAILS
**Ningbo Zhoushan Port Company Limited**
???? **Address:** Global Shipping Plaza, No. 269 Ningdong Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
???? **Postal Code:** 315042
???? **Telephone:** +86 574 2768 6151
???? **Email:** ird@nbport.com.cn
???? **Website:** https://www.nbport.com.cn/
*The details above are company contact information. For operational enquiries, cargo bookings or terminal-specific services, contact the relevant port subsidiary or shipping operator directly.
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