Shipping to & from China
Planning ocean freight to or from China? This guide covers the country's 3 main container ports, the carriers that serve them and the busiest trade lanes — with live schedules and container tracking one click away.
- Country
- China
- Container ports
- 3
- Main ports
- Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Yantian
Container ports in China
The world's busiest container port, gateway to the Yangtze River Delta.
Major deep-water port south of Shanghai, among the highest-tonnage ports globally.
Shenzhen deep-water terminal serving the Pearl River Delta export base.
Popular lanes from China
Carriers serving China
Frequently asked questions
What are the main container ports in China? +
The main container ports in China are Shanghai (CNSHA), Ningbo-Zhoushan (CNNGB), Yantian (CNYTN). Each links to live arrival and departure schedules and the trade lanes it connects, so you can compare carriers and transit times across all of China's gateways in one place.
How do I find sailing schedules for China? +
Open any port on this page to see live arrivals and departures, or use ShipScanner's schedule search to plan a specific lane to or from China across every major ocean carrier in one view.
Which trade lanes serve China? +
Busy corridors include Shanghai → Los Angeles and Shanghai → Rotterdam, among others. ShipScanner aggregates carrier schedules on these lanes so you can compare transit time, frequency and routing, then track the container end to end.