Port of Nanjing (CNNJI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nanjing (UN/LOCODE CNNJI) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in China, on the East China Sea. It sits at 32.0833° N, 118.7500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- East China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- China Continued
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nanjing
Where is Port of Nanjing located?
Port of Nanjing is a seaport located in China, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 32.0833° N, 118.7500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nanjing?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nanjing is CNNJI — country code CN, location code NJI.
How deep is Port of Nanjing?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nanjing has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Nanjing require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nanjing.
What type of harbor is Port of Nanjing?
Port of Nanjing is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nanjing have?
Port of Nanjing is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nanjing are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #60000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →