Taicang Port Introduction
Taicang Port is situated on the southern bank of the Yangtze River at the entrance, to the east of Taicang City. It is approximately 60 kilometers from both Shanghai and the center of Suzhou. The port is conveniently located, with a one-hour drive to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and a one-and-a-half-hour drive to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Taicang Port boasts a 38.8-kilometer shoreline along the Yangtze River.
Currently, Taicang Port operates 183 container shipping routes, with a focus on international routes to Japan, Korea, Taiwan China, and Thailand & Vietnam. It also serves as a hub for domestic coastal routes, connecting ports like Yingkou, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, and Haikou. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in Yangtze River barge transportation, linking cities such as Wuhan, Chongqing, Huaian, Siyang, and Suqian. Taicang Port ranks 22nd globally in container throughput.
As a Class A national port, a major container transshipment hub, and the largest container port on the Yangtze River, Taicang Port operates 22 container terminal berths with an annual throughput capacity of 5.4 million TEUs. The Terminal Phase 4 operated in 2021, and Terminal Phase 5 is currently in the planning stage. The anticipated throughput capacity is expected to reach 9.75 million TEUs.
Lansen International Logistics is the primary agent of Taicang Container Lines Co., Ltd. in both Shanghai and Jiangsu.
Geographical Advantage
Located at the core of the Yangtze River Delta, Taicang Port serves as a vital junction for river and sea transportation, the primary port on the Yangtze River, and enjoys a prominent inland location with significant cost advantages.
Distance from the surrounding areas:
Waigaoqiao Port: 60km
Yangshan Port: 150km
Downtown Taicang: 20km
Kunshan: 40km
Suzhou: 60km
Shanghai: 60km
Changshu: 30km
Nantong: 60km
Wuxi: 90km
Advantages: Taicang Port v.s. Shanghai Port
Cost Advantage
*Competitive ocean freight in both inbound and outbound,much more cost saving in outbound ocean freight when compared to Shanghai
*POD freetime availability 21 days for ¡°Taicang¡ªJapan¡±, 14 days for ¡°Taicang¡ªThailand & Vietnam¡±.
*Cost saving in trucking:
Hundreds in trucking costs can be saved for 40 feet containers originating from Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changshu. Fares can be saved even if the containers originate from Jiading, Baoshan regions.
*Outbound containers can be allowed to enter Taicang Port one week before ETD. Port opening time is earlier than Shanghai. No drop-off fee will incur.
*Laden container can be sent to Taicang Port during bad weather (e.g. Typhoon), and before long public holiday (e.g. Chinese New Year), which can help to avoid the incurrence of huge additional costs (thousands of RMB were ever incurred in Shanghai due to drop-off).
Operating Advantage
*Frequent sailings and short transit time in direct routes to Japan (only two days to Nagoya)
*Two departures per week in service to Southeast Asia. Direct routes to Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok, Laem Chabang, and Haiphong.
*Latest customs declaration can be made one day before the ETD. Quick customs release and less inspection
*Abundant empty containers in sound condition. High punctuality in trucking. More accurate shipping schedule.
*Latest customs declaration can be made one day before the ETD. Quick customs release and less inspection
Customs, commodity inspection, and shipping agency are in centralized office in the port. One-stop service for D/O exchange, import customs clearance, and operating plan.
*Three-level approval for temporary imports and repair cargo can be expedited. Quick examination and feedback.
*Import customs clearance and inspection can be made as soon as the port has vessel arrival plan and tally information. No need for paper delivery order.
*Import customs inspection and quarantine inspection are at the same place. Trucking company doesn¡¯t need to have Three Inspections when picking up the containers.
