Port of Taicang (CNTAC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Taicang (UN/LOCODE CNTAC) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in China, on the East China Sea. It sits at 31.6500° N, 121.2000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- 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 Taicang
Where is Port of Taicang located?
Port of Taicang is a seaport located in China, on the East China Sea. Its coordinates are 31.6500° N, 121.2000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Taicang?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Taicang is CNTAC — country code CN, location code TAC.
How deep is Port of Taicang?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Taicang has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Taicang require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Taicang.
What type of harbor is Port of Taicang?
Port of Taicang is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Taicang are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #59976), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →