UN/LOCODE: CNYQS📍 China

Port of Beijiao (UN/LOCODE CNYQS)

❖ Coordinates: 22.9283°N, 113.2072°E

❖ Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

❖ UN/LOCODE: CNYQS

## About the Port Beijiao Port (UN/LOCODE: **CNYQS**) is a strategically positioned inland waterway port located in the Shunde District of Foshan City, Guangdong Province, within the hyper‑active Pearl River Delta (PRD). The port’s geographic coordinates are 22.928305° N latitude and 113.207187° E longitude, placing it roughly 40 km upstream from the estuarine reaches of the South China Sea. Operating under the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8), Beijiao serves as a critical feeder and aggregation node in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) multimodal logistics network. According to the UN/LOCODE registry↗, CNYQS is officially recognized as a functioning port locality supporting both domestic riverine commerce and international transshipment via coastal hubs. ### Geographic and Hydrological Context Beijiao sits on the Shunde Waterway, a primary tributary that interconnects the industrial towns of Foshan with the main channels of the Pearl River. The subtropical monsoon climate yields an average annual temperature of 22 °C and a distinct wet season (April–September) that elevates river stages. Tidal influence is attenuated at this distance inland; nevertheless, seasonal runoff from the Xi, Bei, and Dong rivers produces measurable stage variations. Charted depths alongside the maintained channel typically range from 3.5 m to 5.5 m at mean low water, permitting operation of geared barges (500–3,000 DWT) and, with partial loading, coastal feeders up to 5,000 DWT. ## History ### Early Trade and Waterborne Heritage The Beijiao locale has facilitated waterborne trade since the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), when local agrarian surplus and silk handicrafts were shipped via wooden sampans across the Shunde fluvial network. By the Qing Dynasty, the settlement had matured into a regional rice and silk exchange point. The modern trajectory of Beijiao Port began in the late 1980s during China’s Reform and Opening‑up, as township enterprises in Shunde demanded efficient outbound logistics. ### Institutional Development and Modernization Formal port status accelerated in the early 2000s with the allocation of UN/LOCODE CNYQS, integrating the facility into global shipping documentation. In 2005–2008, Foshan port authorities executed a quay reinforcement program, converting seasonal earthen berths into reinforced concrete wharves. By 2012, Beijiao was designated a “green manufacturing export port,” benefiting from customs simplification measures extended from the Guangdong Free Trade Zone. Continuous dredging and digitization investments have since aligned the port with national Belt and Road inland connectivity objectives. ## Infrastructure & Facilities ### Berthing and Terminal Layout Beijiao Port extends along a 1.2 km engineered river frontage, comprising four dedicated container berths (alongside depth 4.5 m), a general cargo apron, and a specialized roll‑on/roll‑off platform for project cargo. The container yard offers a static capacity of 18,000 TEU, while adjacent open storage handles 250,000 tonnes of bulk material. Cargo handling is supported by 40‑tonne portal cranes, rubber‑tyred gantries (RTGs), and empty container handlers. ### Ancillary Logistics and Digital Systems Although the port lacks on‑dock rail, it is seamlessly linked to the Foshan Metro network and the Nansha–Foshan Expressway, enabling rapid hinterland distribution within a 100 km radius. Bonded warehouses totaling 60,000 m² provide tax‑deferred storage for imported components. The terminal operates electronic data interchange (EDI) and connects to the China Port Community System, adhering to standards promoted by the International Association of Ports and Harbors↗ for environmental and security compliance. ### Navigational Aids and Maintenance AIS base stations, VHF Channel 16 monitoring, and sequentially lit buoys safeguard the Shunde Waterway approach. Biannual maintenance dredging counteracts siltation driven by upstream urban runoff and mining activities, ensuring designed nautical depths are sustained. ## Economic Importance ### Manufacturing Linkage and Throughput Beijiao is synonymous with Guangdong’s home‑appliance manufacturing cluster; global OEMs headquarter production in the vicinity. The port handles approximately 320,000 TEU and 4.5 million tonnes of cargo annually, representing a substantial portion of Shunde’s container outflow. By offering barge feeder services, Beijiao alleviates congestion at deep‑water gateways such as Nansha and Shekou, reducing regional truck drayage and associated emissions. ### Regional Value and Employment The port’s cost‑competitive handling tariffs—combined with lower land rents—attract SMEs lacking direct deep‑sea access. Economic impact studies estimate Beijiao contributes roughly 2.1 % to Foshan’s logistics sector GDP and sustains over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in stevedoring, customs brokerage, and transport. Its role in just‑in‑time supply chains for electronics, automotive components, and furniture reinforces the resilience of the GBA industrial base. ## Trade Routes & Major Cargo ### Feeder and Coastal Networks Beijiao’s dominant trade lanes are river‑barge feeder services to Guangzhou Nansha (≈60 km), Shenzhen Shekou (≈90 km), and Hong Kong Kwai Tsing (≈110 km). These linkages connect local cargo to mainline alliances (e.g., Ocean Alliance, 2M) serving Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Domestic coastal routes also operate to Shanghai, Ningbo, and Tianjin with breakbulk and project shipments. ### Cargo Profile Containerized manufactured goods dominate exports: household appliances, air conditioners, refrigerators, furniture, ceramics, and precision metal fabrications. Import streams consist of steel coils, plastic resins, electronic sub‑assemblies, and timber. Non‑containerized bulk such as cement, aggregates, and industrial salts move via open barges. The port is licensed for segregated dangerous‑goods handling, supporting regional chemical distribution. ### Future Corridors Under China’s Golden Waterway initiative, Beijiao is slated for deeper integration with western Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan corridors, potentially unlocking ASEAN overland‑water intermodal flows. Pilot deployments of blockchain‑based bills of lading aim to enhance traceability for high‑value appliance exports, further cementing CNYQS as a digital‑ready inland port in the PRD ecosystem.

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UN/LOCODE

CNYQS

Country

China

Province / Region

Guangdong

Latitude

22.928305

Longitude

113.207187

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Beijiao?

The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Beijiao is CNYQS.

Where is Port of Beijiao located?

The Port of Beijiao is located in China, Guangdong. Its coordinates are 22.9283°N, 113.2072°E.

What time zone is Port of Beijiao in?

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

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