Fornecedores WPC Perto De Shantou Port
Key figures (2024)
Overview
Shantou is the principal port of eastern Guangdong and a designated regional strong port on the southeast coast, with Guang'ao as its deep-water core.
Export role and throughput
Container traffic is estimated at about 2.2 million TEU for 2024 with cargo throughput around 60 million tonnes. Exports reflect eastern Guangdong specialities such as toys, apparel, ceramics and electronics, and domestic-trade boxes also account for a significant share.
Infrastructure and berths
Guang'ao is the deep-water container area able to work large container vessels, backed by a dedicated port rail link and port-side logistics parks. China Merchants Group has positioned it explicitly as a regional strong port on the southeast coast.
Location and inland connectivity
On the eastern Guangdong coast at the mouths of the Han and Rong rivers, the Shanfen expressway and Xiamen-Shenzhen railway connect eastern Guangdong with southwestern Fujian, serving Shantou, Chaozhou, Jieyang, Meizhou and southern Jiangxi.
Surrounding industry clusters
Serves Shantou toys, textiles and apparel, ceramics, food and electronics, a concentrated light-industrial base in eastern Guangdong. Hosts the Shantou overseas Chinese economic and cultural cooperation pilot zone.
Relevant for eastern Guangdong suppliers such as those in Chenghai and Shantou, saving a 300 km haul to Shenzhen, though sailing frequency to Europe and North America is materially lower.
Figures are for 2024 unless noted, compiled from China's Ministry of Transport, provincial and municipal authorities, and port group disclosures. Values marked approx. are industry estimates.
Nearest paid suppliers
No paid listings near this port yet.