The shipping platform

Location: Zhongshan is an open port located in the province of Guangdong, on the Pearl River, approx 82km E of Hong Kong. The port is situated in an industrial park, and has facilities for cargo vessels up to 5,000t, as well as passenger traffic. General overview: The city of Zhongshan has benefited from increased development in recent years and this has been reflected in the port, which has grown in size in increased freight and passenger facilities. Traffic figures: Approx 26,900,000t of cargo and 1,279,000TEU handled annually. Load line zone: China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.