Port of Shatian

Shatian (UN/LOCODE: CNSIN) is a strategically significant maritime port located in Guangdong Province, China, positioned at coordinates 22.919003°N, 113.617788°E within the Asia/Shanghai timezone. As an integral component of the Greater Bay Area's extensive port infrastructure, Shatian serves as a vital hub for domestic and international shipping routes, facilitating cargo handling and container transshipment operations. The port's administrative integration within Guangdong's provincial jurisdiction enables seamless coordination with regional logistics networks, supporting China's Belt and Road Initiative connectivity objectives. Its strategic positioning along the Pearl River estuary enhances access to major East Asian markets while contributing significantly to the province's maritime economy through customs processing, vessel support services, and multimodal transportation linkages that connect oceanic trade with inland industrial centers.