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CNSWA Shantou Port
Shantou Port is the seaport of Shantoushi, in the city of Shantoushiin China. Overseas routes include Chinese mainland region, Port code is CNSWA.

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Port Code

CNSWA

Name

Shantou

Country / Region

China

City

Shantoushi

Sea Routes

Chinese mainland region

Type

Latitude

23.3410000

Longitude

116.6720000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Shantou Port, identified by UN/LOCODE CNSWA, is a coastal seaport in Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China. Its recorded position is 23.341000°N, 116.672000°E. The port serves the eastern Guangdong coastal economy and supports international containerized, general-cargo and project-cargo movements, with the actual service scope depending on the selected terminal, carrier and cargo profile. For freight forwarders, CNSWA is relevant when the shipper, factory or distribution point is located in eastern Guangdong or adjacent regional markets. Our service team normally evaluates terminal allocation, vessel connection, customs status, cargo type and inland pickup distance together rather than treating the UN/LOCODE alone as a guarantee of routing or transit performance.

UN/LOCODE	CNSWA
Port / City	SHANTOU / Shantou City
Country / Province	China / Guangdong Province
Coordinates	23.341000°N, 116.672000°E
Database indicators	FCL: 1; LCL: 0; listed associated services: 110. These are platform master-data indicators, not port capacity or throughput figures.

Key Highlights

Regional coastal gatewayUseful for cargo connected with Shantou and eastern Guangdong, subject to terminal and carrier confirmation.

Container planning is service-specificEquipment availability, vessel connection and empty-container release should be checked against the confirmed booking.

Road collection is operationally importantPickup planning should account for factory location, container weight, truck restrictions, appointment requirements and traffic conditions.

Routing may involve transshipmentFor destinations without a suitable direct connection, the carrier may arrange a hub connection; routing and schedule must be verified before quotation.

Compliance remains cargo-specificDangerous goods, food, chemicals, batteries, oversized cargo and controlled commodities require advance review.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Container export and import operations may be arranged through the terminal and carrier selected for the booking. Empty release, gate procedures, cut-off times and receiving status require case-by-case confirmation.
General and project cargo: Breakbulk, machinery and other non-containerized cargo may require separate berth, lifting, packing, lashing and survey arrangements. Our team confirms feasibility before accepting the shipment.
Yard and documentation coordination: Container yard receiving, shipping instructions, verified gross mass and release procedures are controlled by the applicable carrier and terminal operating process.
Customs and inspection interface: Export declarations, inspection requests and examination arrangements must match the commodity, HS classification, packaging and declared data.
Inland distribution: Trucking is commonly used for factory pickup and delivery. Any rail, barge or depot connection should be treated as an optional solution only after route and schedule confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

Common trade direction: Export planning may cover Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other markets through the carrier network available for the confirmed sailing. This does not imply a direct service or fixed sailing frequency.
Connection structure: Cargo may move on a direct coastal or international leg where available, or through a regional/mainline hub. The final routing should be checked from the booking confirmation rather than inferred from the port code.
Transit-time variables: Actual timing depends on vessel schedule, transshipment connection, terminal receiving, customs release, weather, port congestion, blank sailings and destination-side operations.
Our quotation practice: We provide an indicative routing only after checking cargo readiness, equipment type, terminal acceptance, cut-off and the carrier’s current schedule; estimated transit is not a delivery guarantee.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Shantou City and the wider eastern Guangdong manufacturing and trading belt are the natural origins for local pickup planning. The practical hinterland depends on inland distance, cargo readiness and trucking cost.
Manufacturing profile: The region is associated with consumer-goods manufacturing, food-related production, packaging, textiles, toys, household products and other light-industrial supply chains. Commodity acceptance must be verified by HS code and cargo characteristics.
Typical shipment forms: FCL export cargo, consolidated cargo arranged through an approved LCL channel, general cargo and project shipments may be considered. The platform database currently records one FCL service indicator and zero LCL service indicators for this port record; this is not a statement that no LCL solution exists.
Risk-sensitive cargo: Chemicals, batteries, liquids, food, wooden packaging, temperature-sensitive products and oversized machinery need pre-assessment before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instruction, customs declaration, VGM, cargo delivery and terminal receiving cut-offs are separate controls in many bookings. Our team obtains the confirmed carrier and terminal deadlines instead of relying on a generic port schedule.
Dangerous goods: Provide the accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, SDS and packing details before booking. Carrier approval and terminal acceptance are required; late disclosure can result in rejection, rebooking or additional handling.
Customs and inspection: HS code, product description, brand information, origin, quantity, value and supporting licenses must be consistent across commercial and customs documents. Examination, inspection and release timing are determined by the authorities and cargo profile.
Inland pickup: Confirm factory loading conditions, container type, gross weight, road access, loading appointment, chassis suitability and any special delivery restrictions before dispatching a truck.

Regulatory requirements and terminal procedures may change. Our service team verifies the applicable requirements with the carrier, terminal, customs broker and relevant authorities before execution.

Shipping Tips

Send the factory address, cargo readiness date, commodity description, HS code, package details, gross weight, dimensions and target destination before requesting a rate.
Reserve equipment early during peak periods and ask us to verify empty-container release, terminal receiving status, documentation cut-off and the applicable free-time terms in writing.
Use seaworthy export packaging, moisture protection and suitable blocking or lashing. For heavy or oversized cargo, provide a loading diagram and verified dimensions before selecting equipment.
If the preferred CNSWA sailing is unavailable, our team can compare a confirmed alternative port or hub connection after evaluating inland cost, customs feasibility, cargo acceptance and total transit risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What port code should be used for Shantou? Use UN/LOCODE CNSWA for the Shantou port record. The final bill of lading, booking and customs entries should follow the carrier, terminal and declaration instructions confirmed for the shipment.

Q2. Can our cargo be booked directly from CNSWA to the destination? It depends on the current carrier network, cargo type and destination. Some shipments may require a regional or mainline transshipment. Our team checks the actual sailing, connection and acceptance conditions before quotation.

Q3. When should dangerous goods information be submitted? Submit the complete DG profile before booking or truck dispatch. The carrier may require a declaration, SDS, packing details and approval before confirming equipment and terminal delivery.

Q4. Is an LCL service available for this port? The platform record shows no LCL service indicator for CNSWA. This should not be interpreted as a universal prohibition. Our team checks current consolidation arrangements and may compare an alternative consolidation gateway when necessary.

Q5. What information is needed for a reliable pickup quotation? Provide the exact loading address, cargo readiness date, package count, dimensions, gross weight, commodity, container requirement, loading equipment and any access restrictions. These details determine truck type, appointment planning and total inland cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates and platform indicators are taken directly from the supplied CNSWA port master record dated September 2021. No unverified figures for berth count, water depth, throughput, handling capacity, terminal opening hours, carrier frequency or transit time are presented.

For customs and regulatory verification, consult the official domain customs.gov.cn. For general government information and administrative verification, consult gov.cn. These domains support regulatory-context verification; shipment-specific cut-offs, terminal acceptance and carrier schedules must still be confirmed for each booking.

Operational statements in this module are professional planning guidance based on the supplied port identity and standard international freight-forwarding practice. Our service team confirms current booking, customs, terminal and inland conditions before execution.