Ningbo-Zhoushan
Ningbo, China
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Denniz Futalan / Pexels.
About Ningbo-Zhoushan
Ningbo-Zhoushan sits on the southern side of Hangzhou Bay and is naturally deep, which lets it take the largest container vessels without the dredging that constrains river ports. It shares the Yangtze River Delta catchment with Shanghai and is frequently quoted as the alternative when Shanghai is congested. Cargo from Zhejiang province usually reaches it faster by road than it would reach Shanghai.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Ningbo-Zhoushan — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 32–40 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider China lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Ningbo-Zhoushan, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Ningbo
- Country
- China
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- CNNGB
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 32–40 days
What to know about Ningbo-Zhoushan
- Naturally deep water, no draught restriction for the largest vessels
- Primary gateway for Zhejiang province manufacturing
- Common alternative routing when Shanghai terminals are congested
- Combined port authority covering both Ningbo and Zhoushan facilities
Same country
Other ports in China
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