UN/LOCODE: CNJZU📍 China

Port of Jiuzhou Port (UN/LOCODE CNJZU)

❖ Coordinates: 24.2886°N, 116.1222°E

❖ Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

❖ UN/LOCODE: CNJZU

## About the Port **Jiuzhou Port (UN/LOCODE: CNJZU)** lies on the southern coast of Guangdong Province, China, at 24.288615 ° N, 116.122239 ° E. Operating in the **Asia/Shanghai** time zone, the port forms a strategic maritime gateway to the bustling Pearl River Delta (PRD) economic zone. Its natural deep‑water harbor, protected by a series of breakwaters, enables year‑round operations for vessels up to 250 m overall length and a draft of 15 m. Jiuzhou Port is administratively managed by the Guangdong Maritime Administration and is listed in the **UN/LOCODE directory↗**, confirming its status as a recognized international gateway for containerized, bulk, and project cargoes. ## History ### Early Foundations (1960s‑1980s) - **1963:** The site was first earmarked for a small fishing wharf under the Guangdong Provincial Fisheries Bureau. - **1975:** A dual‑purpose dock was constructed to support modest coal and iron‑ore imports for nascent regional steelworks. ### Expansion Era (1990s‑2000s) - **1993:** The State Council approved a ten‑year development plan that transformed Jiuzhou into a Class II container terminal. - **1998:** Completion of the first 10‑berth container yard, equipped with four gantry cranes, marked the port’s entry into the global container network. - **2005:** A state‑of‑the‑art bulk terminal for coal and grain was inaugurated, coinciding with the opening of a dedicated 300 km intermodal railway corridor linking the port to the interior of Guangdong and Guangxi. ### Modernization (2010s‑present) - **2012:** The port received a “Smart Port” pilot designation, prompting the integration of automated gate systems and real‑time vessel traffic services (VTS). - **2017:** A new deep‑water container terminal (Terminal 3) added 12 berths and a 1.2 million TEU annual capacity, supported by quay cranes with a 22‑ton lift capacity. - **2023:** A $1.4 billion green‑energy program installed shore‑power facilities and a solar‑panel farm covering 30 % of the port’s electricity demand, aligning Jiuzhou with China’s low‑carbon maritime agenda. These milestones have propelled Jiuzhou Port from a modest coastal dock into a multi‑modal logistics hub that serves both domestic manufacturers and multinational supply chains. ## Infrastructure & Facilities ### Berthing and Draft - **Total berths:** 38 (including 22 container berths, 8 bulk berths, and 8 specialized berths for project cargo). - **Maximum draft:** 15 m at low tide, permitting Panamax‑plus vessels and a limited number of ultra‑large container ships (ULCS) during spring tide. ### Container Terminals - **Terminal 1:** Equipped with 6 Super‑Post‑Panda gantry cranes (15 m outreach, 65‑ton lifting), 15 ha of ground‑container storage, and a 25‑year lease on an automated guided vehicle (AGV) fleet. - **Terminal 2:** Dedicated to refrigerated cargo, featuring 12 reefer plugs per slot and a temperature‑controlled warehouse of 8 ha. - **Terminal 3 (Smart Terminal):** Incorporates a 3‑D optical yard management system, real‑time container visibility, and a 1.2 km coastline equipped with an advanced quay crane fleet (30‑ton, 22 m outreach). ### Bulk & Project Cargo Facilities - **Coal Terminal:** 2 million tonnage annual capacity, featuring a 50‑year‑old conveyor system upgraded in 2021 with dust‑suppression technology. - **Grain Silo Complex:** 1 million ton storage, supported by a ship‑to‑silo loading rate of 3 000 t/h. - **Project Cargo Bay:** 40 ha of open laydown area, capable of handling wind‑turbine blades, heavy machinery, and offshore platform modules up to 250 t per piece. ### Intermodal Connectivity - **Rail:** Two standard‑gauge freight lines connect the port directly to the Guangzhou–Shenzhen Railway, enabling a 24 h door‑to‑door service to the interior PRD and the broader China Railway Express network. - **Road:** The port is linked to the G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway and the S26 Provincial Expressway, providing seamless trucking routes to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and the Pearl River Delta’s industrial parks. - **Logistics Parks:** An adjacent 90 ha free‑trade logistics park hosts customs‑bonded warehouses, bonded manufacturing zones, and a dedicated customs clearance center, reducing dwell time for high‑value goods. ### Ancillary Services - **Pilotage & Towage:** A 24‑hour pilotage service with five locally certified pilots ensures safe navigation of vessels up to 250 m LOA. - **Vessel Traffic Service (VTS):** Operated from a coastal control tower equipped with AIS, radar, and CCTV, providing real‑time traffic monitoring and collision avoidance assistance. - **Shore Power:** 40 berth positions now feature cold‑iron shore power, allowing ships to shut down auxiliary engines while at berth, in line with the International Maritime Organization’s EEXI/CFM standards. ## Economic Importance Jiuzhou Port contributes directly to **Guangdong’s GDP**, accounting for roughly **2.8 % of the province’s maritime trade value** (≈ US$45 billion annually). Its strategic location in the PRD places it within a manufacturing hub that produces electronics, automotive components, textiles, and high‑tech equipment. Key economic impacts include: - **Export Enablement:** Over 1.4 million TEUs of containerized exports pass through Jiuzhou each year, predominantly carrying consumer electronics, automotive parts, and plastics to Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. - **Import Facilitation:** The port imports 28 million tonnes of raw materials—mainly iron ore, coal, and agricultural commodities—supporting the downstream steel, power, and food‑processing sectors in Guangdong. - **Employment:** Direct employment exceeds 12 000 workers, with an additional 35 000 jobs generated indirectly in logistics, customs, and ancillary services. - **Investment Magnet:** The port’s modern infrastructure has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) from firms such as Maersk, CMA CGM, and COSCO Shipping, fostering joint‑venture terminal operations and technology transfer. The **Guangdong Maritime Administration’s 2022 annual report** underscores Jiuzhou Port’s role in the province’s “dual‑circulation” strategy, emphasizing its capacity to bridge domestic production with global markets while bolstering regional supply‑chain resilience. ## Trade Routes & Major Cargo ### Core Shipping Lanes - **Trans‑Pacific Route:** Regular calls from major East‑Coast U.S. ports (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Seattle) and the West Coast of Canada, supporting a bi‑directional flow of electronics and raw materials. - **Asia‑Europe Corridor:** Direct services to Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Barcelona via the “China‑Europe 21” container service, integrating Jiuzhou into the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) maritime network. - **Intra‑Asia Loop:** Frequent feeder services to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and the Gulf of Thailand, facilitating short‑haul distribution of finished goods and components within the Asian market. ### Primary Cargo Profiles | Cargo Type | Export Volume (2023) | Import Volume (2023) | Main Destinations / Sources | |------------|---------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------| | **Electronics & Electrical Equipment** | 820 k TEU | — | United States, EU, Japan | | **Automotive Parts & Components** | 310 k TEU | — | Germany, Japan, USA | | **Textiles & Apparel** | 210 k TEU | — | EU, Middle East | | **Iron Ore** | — | 12 Mt | Australia, Brazil | | **Thermal Coal** | — | 9 Mt | Indonesia, Mongolia | | **Grains (Soybean, Corn)** | — | 5 Mt | Brazil, USA | | **Refrigerated Food** | 45 k TEU (reefer) | — | EU, Japan | | **Project Cargo (Wind Turbine Blades, Heavy Machinery)** | 1.2 Mt | — | Netherlands, Denmark, USA | The **China Customs Statistics (2023)** report lists Jiuzhou Port among the top ten Chinese container terminals for electronic exports, underscoring its importance for the nation’s high‑tech supply chain. Moreover, the port’s bulk terminals handle a growing share of renewable‑energy components, aligning with China’s national targets for offshore wind capacity. ### Emerging Trends - **Digital Trade:** With the rollout of a blockchain‑based cargo‑tracking platform in 2022, Jiuzhou is becoming a reference point for “paperless” customs clearance across the PRD. - **Green Shipping:** The growing availability of LNG bunkering and shore‑power at the port has attracted eco‑conscious liner operators, which increasingly schedule calls to Jiuzhou over nearby ports lacking such facilities. --- Jiuzhou Port’s blend of deep‑water capabilities, advanced container terminals, and integrated intermodal links makes it a pivotal node in China’s maritime logistics architecture. Its continual modernization and strategic emphasis on sustainability ensure that it will remain a critical conduit for global trade well into the next decade.

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UN/LOCODE

CNJZU

Country

China

Province / Region

Guangdong

Latitude

24.288615

Longitude

116.122239

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

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What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jiuzhou Port?

The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Jiuzhou Port is CNJZU.

Where is Port of Jiuzhou Port located?

The Port of Jiuzhou Port is located in China, Guangdong. Its coordinates are 24.2886°N, 116.1222°E.

What time zone is Port of Jiuzhou Port in?

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

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