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DalianCN DAL
(Dairen; Dalian; Dalian Wan; Ta Cien; Ta Lien)
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UNLOCODECN DAL
CountryChina
Water BodyYellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeCoastal (Breakwater)
Channel Depth23.2 m
Lat38.9167
Lng121.6667
Classificationgateway_202608
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About This Seaport
Around 480 million tonnes of cargo crossed Dalian's 84 berths in 2024, placing this north-eastern Chinese port among the ten busiest in the world. Sitting at the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula on the Yellow Sea, it is the principal sea outlet for the industrial provinces of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang. Dalian is China's largest crude-oil transfer point, running one of north-east China's largest crude terminals at around 80 million tonnes a year alongside the country's biggest tank farm, yet it also handles containers, coal, grain and automobiles across a wide spread of specialised quays. For freight forwarders that breadth is the draw: from reefer boxes to bulk charters, almost every cargo type finds a suitable facility. Liner services connect Dalian to more than 300 ports in some 160 countries, while the Dayaowan bonded and free-trade zone eases storage and re-export. Rail corridors run deep into north-east China and onward toward the Eurasian land bridge. Shippers weighing alternatives can look to nearby Yingkou or to Tianjin and Qingdao further south. Because the terminals differ sharply in specialisation, customs-sensitive or project cargo is best confirmed with the relevant operator early.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dalian?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Dalian is CN DAL. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Dalian located?▼
The port of Dalian is located in China (Yellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Dalian?▼
Dalian is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).
What is the channel depth of Dalian?▼
The channel depth of Dalian is 23.2 meters.
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38.91667, 121.66667
Channel depth: 23.2 m
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