UN/LOCODE: CNZOS📍 China

Port of Zhoushan Port (UN/LOCODE CNZOS)

❖ Coordinates: 29.9853°N, 122.2072°E

❖ Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

❖ UN/LOCODE: CNZOS

## About the Port Zhoushan Port (UN/LOCODE: **CNZOS**) is the primary maritime gateway of the Zhoushan Archipelago, situated at the mouth of Hangzhou Bay on the southern edge of the Yangtze River Delta. Geographically positioned at **29.9853° N, 122.2072° E** within the **Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)** timezone, the port complex spans the islands of Zhoushan, Liuheng, and Cezi, forming a natural deep-water harbor system sheltered by the archipelago’s unique topography. Administered under Zhejiang Province, it functions as the core node of the **Ningbo-Zhoushan Port** entity—the world’s busiest port by cargo throughput since 2010. Unlike estuarial ports constrained by siltation and tidal draft restrictions, Zhoushan Port benefits from exceptional natural hydrography: minimal sedimentation, negligible ice coverage, and natural depths exceeding 20 meters in approach channels. This allows unrestricted access for Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOCs) and VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers) up to 400,000 DWT, a critical capability for China’s bulk commodity import strategy. The port operates under the jurisdiction of the Ningbo Zhoushan Port Co., Ltd. (NZP), integrating seamlessly with the Beilun container terminals across the bay to offer a comprehensive suite of logistics services. ## History The maritime history of the Zhoushan Archipelago dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties, serving as a pivotal node on the Maritime Silk Road and a strategic naval outpost. Historically known as "Dinghai," the islands were critical for coastal defense and the salt trade. However, the modern industrial port complex is a product of post-1978 reform policies. Major development commenced in the 1990s with the construction of the **Liuheng** and **Cezi** ore and crude oil terminals, driven by national energy security imperatives. A watershed moment occurred in **2006** with the administrative merger of Zhoushan Port and Ningbo Port, creating the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group. This consolidation eliminated internecine competition, optimized berth allocation, and unified customs procedures. The 2015 completion of the **Zhoushan Cross-Sea Bridge**—linking the islands to the mainland via Ningbo—resolved the final logistics bottleneck, transforming the archipelago from an isolated island economy into a fully integrated peninsula-style logistics hub. In 2023, the port group handled over **1.3 billion metric tonnes** of cargo, cementing its global leadership position. ## Infrastructure & Facilities Zhoushan Port’s infrastructure is characterized by specialization into high-efficiency bulk liquid and dry bulk terminals, complemented by emerging container and Ro-Ro capabilities. The port area is divided into several major operational zones: ### Dry Bulk & Ore Terminals * **Liuheng Ore Terminal:** The flagship facility, featuring multiple 400,000 DWT berths. Equipped with high-capacity ship unloaders (2,500–3,000 tph) and a massive stockyard capacity exceeding 10 million tonnes, it serves as the primary discharge hub for Brazilian (Vale) and Australian iron ore. * **Cezi Coal Terminal:** Designed for 300,000 DWT vessels, featuring advanced dust suppression systems and rapid reclaimers to feed the adjacent Zhoushan Coal Power Base and transshipment barges heading up the Yangtze. ### Liquid Bulk & Energy Terminals * **Cezi Crude Oil Terminal:** One of China’s few terminals capable of receiving **VLCCs (300,000+ DWT)** fully loaded. It connects directly via subsea pipelines to the **Zhoushan Petroleum Reserve Base** (China’s largest commercial strategic reserve) and refineries including Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical (ZPC) and Sinopec Zhenhai. * **LNG Receiving Terminals:** Operated by ENN Group and CNOOC, these facilities possess a combined regasification capacity exceeding 10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), supplying the Yangtze River Delta gas grid. ### General & Containerized Cargo * **Jintang & Daxie Development Zones:** While Ningbo-Beilun handles the lion's share of container volume, Zhoushan is developing deep-water container berths at Jintang (18m depth) to accommodate 24,000 TEU ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs), targeting transshipment and hinterland diversion cargo. * **Ro-Ro & Vehicle Terminals:** Dedicated facilities at Putuoshan and Dinghai handle finished vehicle exports (Geely, SAIC) and high-and-heavy project cargo for offshore wind farm installation—a rapidly growing segment given Zhoushan’s role as the "Capital of Offshore Wind." The port utilizes a **Port Community System (PCS)** integrated with China’s "Single Window" for customs clearance, enabling paperless trade, automated gate systems (AGV/ASC operations at select terminals), and real-time Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) managed by the Zhoushan MSA. ## Economic Importance Zhoushan Port is a linchpin of China’s **"Dual Circulation"** economic strategy and the **Yangtze River Delta Integration** plan. Its economic multiplier effect operates on three levels: 1. **Energy & Resource Security:** The port handles approximately **20% of China’s iron ore imports** and **15% of crude oil imports**. The Zhoushan Petroleum Reserve Base and the ZPC integrated refining-petrochemical complex (40 Mtpa capacity) represent over $30 billion in fixed asset investment, anchoring a world-class petrochemical cluster producing PX, ethylene, and aromatics. 2. **Industrial Agglomeration:** The **Zhoushan Free Trade Zone (FTZ)** and **Daxie/ Jintang Industrial Parks** leverage port-side advantages for high-value manufacturing—shipbuilding (Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard), marine engineering, LNG equipment manufacturing, and seafood processing (the largest aquatic product trading center in China). 3. **Green Maritime Economy:** Zhoushan is piloting **shore power (cold ironing)** across all major berths, LNG bunkering infrastructure, and the world’s first large-scale **offshore wind-to-hydrogen** demonstration projects. The port serves as the logistical backbone for the East China Sea offshore wind farms (GW-scale), managing installation, O&M (Operations & Maintenance), and blade recycling logistics. According to Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Statistics, the port-related industries contribute over **60% of Zhoushan Municipality’s GDP**, generating direct employment for over 50,000 personnel and indirect employment multiples higher. ## Trade Routes & Major Cargo Zhoushan Port sits at the convergence of the **North-South Coastal Route** (China domestic cabotage) and the **East-West International Route** (Pacific/Indian Ocean). Its trade lane connectivity is defined by cargo specificity: ### Iron Ore (Capesize/VLOC Routes) * **Primary:** **Brazil (Tubarão, Ponta da Madeira) → Zhoushan** (Ballast return ~45 days). * **Secondary:** **Western Australia (Port Hedland, Dampier) → Zhoushan** (~14-18 days). * **Transshipment Hub:** Zhoushan acts as a distribution hub; ore is lightered onto 100,000–200,000 DWT vessels for delivery to Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Yangtze River steel mills (e.g., Baosteel, Shagang). ### Crude Oil (VLCC/Suezmax Routes) * **Middle East (Ras Tanura, Fujairah, Kharg Island) → Zhoushan:** The dominant route, utilizing the Strait of Malacca. * **West Africa (Bonny, Forcados) & Russia (Kozmino, Primorsk):** Growing volumes via the Cape of Good Hope or Northern Sea Route (seasonal). * **Strategic Storage:** Significant volumes are directed to the **Zhoushan National Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR)** caverns and commercial tanks for state and commercial stockpiling. ### LNG & LPG * **Spot & Term Cargoes:** Qatar, Australia (North West Shelf, Gorgon), USA (Sabine Pass, Corpus Christi), Russia (Yamal, Sakhalin). * **Reliquefaction & Transshipment:** The port features FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit) capabilities and ship-to-ship (STS) transfer zones for LNG bunkering and regional distribution to smaller terminals lacking deep draft. ### Container & Ro-Ro (Feeder & Deep-Sea) * **Deep-Sea:** Direct calls by Ocean Alliance / THE Alliance loops (Asia-Europe, Asia-USWC) at emerging Jintang terminals. * **Feeder/Transshipment:** High-frequency barge and feeder services to **Ningbo-Beilun**, **Shanghai (Yangshan)**, and **Nanjing** via the Yangtze River "Golden Waterway." * **Automotive:** Dedicated PCC (Pure Car Carrier) routes to Europe (Zeebrugge, Bremerhaven), Middle East (Jebel Ali), and Latin America (Lazaro Cardenas) for Chinese OEM exports. ### Emerging Trades * **Offshore Wind Components:** Heavy-lift vessels transporting monopiles, transition pieces, and jack-up vessels from Zhoushan fabrication yards to East China Sea wind farm clusters. * **Green Methanol/Ammonia:** Pilot shipments for bunkering trials, positioning Zhoushan as a future **green fuel bunkering hub** per IMO 2030/2050 decarbonization targets. For real-time vessel schedules and port congestion data, stakeholders reference the Ningbo Zhoushan Port Official Portal↗ and the Shanghai Shipping Exchange↗ for the **China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI)** context.

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UN/LOCODE

CNZOS

Country

China

Province / Region

Zhejiang

Latitude

29.985295

Longitude

122.207216

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

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

The official UN/LOCODE for Port of Zhoushan Port is CNZOS.

Where is Port of Zhoushan Port located?

The Port of Zhoushan Port is located in China, Zhejiang. Its coordinates are 29.9853°N, 122.2072°E.

What time zone is Port of Zhoushan Port in?

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

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