UN/LOCODE: CNHDU📍 China

Port of Huadu (UN/LOCODE CNHDU)

❖ Coordinates: 23.4000°N, 113.2200°E

❖ Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

❖ UN/LOCODE: CNHDU

## About the Port Huadu Port (UN/LOCODE: **CNHDU**) is an inland river port situated in Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China. Located at approximately **23.40° N latitude** and **113.22° E longitude**, the port operates within the China Standard Time zone (Asia/Shanghai, UTC +8). Though administratively part of the Pearl River Delta’s megacity Guangzhou, Huadu functions primarily as a riverine gateway on the Bei (North) River, a tributary of the Pearl River system. The facility is managed by the Guangzhou Port Group, one of the nation’s largest port operators, and serves as a critical logistics hub for the northwestern reaches of the Guangzhou‑Foshan metropolitan area. Its proximity to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (≈15 km) and major expressways (Guangzhou Ring Expressway, G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macau Expressway) enables seamless intermodal transfers between water, rail, road, and air transport networks. The port’s official designation as an inland port reflects its role in handling cargo that originates or terminates in the interior of Guangdong and beyond, rather than direct ocean‑going vessel berthing. ## History The origins of Huadu’s waterborne activity trace back to the early 20th century when the Bei River supported modest ferry services and small‑scale bulk shipments for local agricultural markets. Formal port development began in the 1950s under the nascent People’s Republic of China’s inland waterway improvement programs, which aimed to boost freight capacity along the Pearl River tributaries. During the 1980s, Guangdong’s economic reforms and the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone spurred increased demand for efficient inland distribution channels. Huadu benefited from targeted investment: a concrete quay was constructed in 1987, and the first 100‑tonne gantry crane was installed in 1991 to handle containerized cargo. The 1990s saw the port’s integration into the Guangzhou Port Authority’s broader network, aligning operational standards with those of the deep‑sea terminals at Huangpu and Nansha. A major expansion phase (2002‑2008) added two additional berths, extended the quay length to 650 metres, and deepened the navigational channel to accommodate vessels up to 5 metres draught. In the 2010s, Huadu Port embraced modernization through automation and green initiatives. The installation of a shore‑power supply system (2015) reduced emissions from berthed vessels, while a RFID‑based container tracking system (2018) improved yard efficiency. Most recently, the port has been positioned as a key node in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area’s multimodal logistics plan, with ongoing upgrades to rail links and the development of a bonded logistics park slated for completion in 2025. ## Infrastructure & Facilities Huadu Port’s current infrastructure comprises: - **Quay and Berths:** Three berths with a combined lineal length of 650 m, alongside depth of 5.5 m at low water, allowing accommodation of river‑class vessels up to 5,000 DWT and barges of 3,000 DWT. - **Handling Equipment:** Two 30‑tonne rubber‑tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for container operations, two 20‑tonne mobile harbour cranes for general cargo, and a specialized bulk handling system featuring conveyor belts and hoppers capable of processing coal, iron ore, and construction aggregates at rates up to 1,200 t/h. - **Storage:** Approximately 120,000 m² of open yard space for container stacking (ground‑slots for ~4,000 TEU) and 80,000 m² of covered warehousing for break‑bulk and temperature‑sensitive goods. A 15,000 m² customs‑bonded zone facilitates deferred duty processing for imported components destined for local manufacturers. - **Intermodal Connections:** A dedicated rail spur links the port to the Guangzhou‑Huadu railway line, providing direct access to the Guangzhou‑Shenzhen‑Hong Kong high‑speed rail corridor and onward to western China via the Chengdu‑Guangzhou railway. Road access is granted through the Guangzhou Ring Expressway (G1501) and National Highway 107, ensuring truck travel times to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport of under 20 minutes. - **Value‑Added Services:** The port offers cargo consolidation, cross‑docking, customs clearance, hazardous material handling (IMDG Class 3‑9), and refrigerated reefer monitoring. A logistics park adjacent to the terminal hosts several third‑party logistics (3PL) providers, enabling just‑in‑time delivery for the automotive and electronics manufacturers located in Huadu’s industrial zones. - **Safety and Environmental Systems:** Vessel traffic is monitored via a VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) radar suite; spill containment booms and oil‑water separators meet MARPOL Annex I standards. Solar panels on warehouse rooftops generate approximately 1.2 MW of renewable energy, supporting the port’s carbon‑reduction targets under China’s 14th Five‑Year Plan. ## Economic Importance Huadu Port contributes significantly to the regional economy of Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta. In 2023, the port processed roughly **10.2 million tonnes** of cargo and **480,000 TEU**, representing about 4 % of Guangzhou Port Group’s total throughput but a disproportionately high share of inland‑originating freight. The facility directly employs over 1,200 workers and supports an estimated 8,500 indirect jobs in logistics, manufacturing, and ancillary services. Its strategic location enables manufacturers in Huadu’s key sectors—electronics assembly, automobile parts, textiles, and home appliances—to source raw materials (e.g., copper, plastics, steel, polymers) and export finished goods with reduced lead times and transportation costs. By providing a cost‑effective alternative to congested deep‑sea terminals at Nansha and Huangpu, Huadu helps mitigate inland trucking congestion and lowers overall supply‑chain emissions. Furthermore, the port’s bonded zone encourages foreign‑direct investment (FDI) by allowing duty‑free storage of imported components for re‑export, a feature that has attracted several multinational electronics firms to establish regional distribution centers nearby. The port also plays a role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), serving as a consolidation point for cargo bound for Southeast Asian and African markets via transshipment at the deep‑sea terminals of Nansha or Shenzhen. ## Trade Routes & Major Cargo Huadu Port’s traffic is dominated by three cargo categories: 1. **Containerized Goods:** Primarily electronics (smartphones, consumer appliances), garments, machinery parts, and automobile components. Inbound containers often carry raw materials and semi‑finished products from overseas suppliers (e.g., South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam), while outbound containers ship finished goods to domestic markets or to overseas buyers via transshipment at Nansha. 2. **Bulk Commodities:** Coal for local power plants, iron ore and limestone for Huadu’s steel fabrication yards, and sand & gravel for construction projects across the Pearl River Delta. These commodities arrive chiefly on river barges from upstream sources in Guangxi and Guizhou provinces. 3. **Break‑Bulk & Specialized Cargo:** Includes rolled steel, timber, oversized machinery, and refrigerated perishables (seafood, fruits). The port’s reefer plugs and temperature monitoring systems support the export of Huadu‑produced lychees and longans to Southeast Asian markets. Trade routes emanating from Huadu follow the Bei River downstream to the Pearl River’s main stem, connecting to the deep‑sea terminals of **Huangpu** (≈30 km downstream) and **Nansha** (≈70 km). From these hubs, cargo is loaded onto ocean‑going vessels for routes to: - **Southeast Asia:** Singapore, Port Klang, Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). - **North America:** Los Angeles, Long Beach, Seattle (via transshipment). - **Europe:** Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp (often via Mediterranean transshipment hubs). Inland, the Guangzhou‑Huadu rail line facilitates block trains to the Chengdu‑Chongqing economic zone, enabling the movement of Huadu‑manufactured goods to western China and onward to Central Asian BRI corridors. The port’s integration with the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area’s multimodal network thus positions Huadu as a vital link between the interior production base of Guangdong and global maritime trade lanes.

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UN/LOCODE

CNHDU

Country

China

Province / Region

Guangdong

Latitude

23.400000

Longitude

113.220000

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

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What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Huadu?

The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Huadu is CNHDU.

Where is Port of Huadu located?

The Port of Huadu is located in China, Guangdong. Its coordinates are 23.4000°N, 113.2200°E.

What time zone is Port of Huadu in?

Port of Huadu operates in the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

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