Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of ZSPD

PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IATA: PVG, ICAO:ZSPD) is located in the the city of Shanghai, China. It is the primary international airport serving Shanghai and its surrounding metropolitan area.

Show details

IATA Code

PVG

ICAO Code

ZSPD

Name

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

China (CN)

City

Shanghai

Latitude

31.1434002

Longitude

121.8050003

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

Shanghai Pudong International Airport（PVG）, ICAO ZSPD, is a major international gateway serving Shanghai and the wider Yangtze River Delta. Located in Pudong, approximately 30 km from central Shanghai according to the supplied airport record, it functions as an international passenger and cargo hub with extensive long-haul, regional and domestic connectivity. For international freight forwarders, its value lies in access to Shanghai’s manufacturing, technology, consumer, pharmaceutical and e-commerce markets, together with established customs, airline and ground-handling interfaces. Our service team treats it as a high-volume hub where booking control, document accuracy, cargo readiness and cut-off coordination are essential.

Airport name	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Location	Shanghai, China; Pudong coastal area
Airport codes	IATA: PVG \| ICAO: ZSPD
Coordinates	31.1434002, 121.8050003
Local time	UTC+08:00
Logistics role	International hub airport serving Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta

Key Highlights

International hub profile

Suitable for long-haul export, import, transit and multimodal air-sea logistics planning, subject to airline capacity and operating schedules.

Strong industrial catchment

Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta provide dense supply chains for electronics, machinery, automotive, apparel, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods.

Multiple routing options

Freight may move on passenger aircraft belly capacity, dedicated freighters or onward connections; routing must be confirmed against the actual booking.

High process sensitivity

Peak-season capacity, airline acceptance windows, security screening, customs inspection and truck appointment availability can materially affect execution.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo terminals: International export and import cargo is processed through airline or appointed ground-handler facilities. The correct handling agent, acceptance point and document desk must be confirmed before dispatch.
Customs-supervised handling: Export declarations, transit movements and import release are subject to Chinese customs procedures and the cargo’s trade model. Our team coordinates the declaration route with the shipper, consignee and broker.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biologic, food and other controlled-temperature shipments may require pre-arranged acceptance, validated packaging, temperature records and rapid transfer. Availability of dedicated temperature-controlled services must be confirmed for each booking.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous goods acceptance depends on the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, airline approval, packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and handling-agent capability. Prior review is required before cargo delivery.
Security and screening: Cargo may undergo regulated-agent, screening or additional security procedures. Packaging must permit inspection without compromising product protection or compliance.
Bonded and special cargo arrangements: Bonded, transit, oversized, valuable, live-animal and other special-cargo services require a shipment-specific confirmation of facility capability, handling window and supporting documents.

Routes & Transit Times

Intercontinental exports: Shipments may be planned to North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other international markets through direct or connecting airline services, depending on the confirmed schedule and aircraft capacity.
Regional distribution: East and Southeast Asian destinations may be served by direct uplift or regional connections. The best option depends on cargo dimensions, service level, transfer risk and final-destination customs requirements.
Domestic feeder links: Cargo from the Yangtze River Delta may be trucked into Shanghai or connected through another Chinese gateway when capacity, commodity restrictions or destination requirements make that solution more practical.
Transit planning: Published flight time is not the same as end-to-end transit time. Acceptance cut-off, warehouse transfer, screening, customs release, weekend or holiday handling, weather and missed connections must be included in the quotation and routing plan.

Our service team provides transit guidance only after checking the actual airline schedule, booking status, commodity, chargeable weight, handling requirements and destination restrictions. No fixed transit time should be assumed before confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland

Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and the broader Yangtze River Delta form the principal production and consumption catchment, with trucking plans determined by factory location and airport acceptance time.

Technology and electronics

Semiconductors, components, servers, communications equipment and high-value electronic products require careful packaging, security control and accurate commodity descriptions.

Industrial and automotive goods

Machinery parts, automotive components, tooling and engineering products may involve oversize, battery, magnetized-material or export-control considerations.

Consumer and fashion cargo

Apparel, retail replenishment, e-commerce orders and seasonal goods are sensitive to peak capacity, inventory deadlines and destination customs documentation.

Healthcare and perishables

Medicines, diagnostics, biological products, seafood and fresh foods require commodity-specific temperature, health, quarantine and import documentation checks.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo acceptance cut-offs vary by carrier, flight, commodity and handling agent. Our team obtains the operational cut-off and builds in time for trucking, security screening, weighing and warehouse queues.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export declaration data and any applicable licenses or certificates must be consistent. Incorrect HS classification, quantity, value or consignee details can delay release.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, dry ice, medicines, food, plants and animal products require advance commodity screening. A generic description such as “parts” or “samples” is not sufficient for acceptance review.
Inspection and delivery: Customs inspection, airline security checks or document discrepancies may require opening the shipment. Truck arrival, warehouse delivery instructions and driver credentials should be confirmed before cargo dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, origin, destination and required delivery date to our service team before requesting a firm booking.
For batteries, chemicals, temperature-controlled goods, valuable cargo, live animals or oversized pieces, provide the relevant technical documents and photographs before packing and trucking arrangements are finalized.
Use packaging that supports stacking, restraint and security inspection; ensure piece marks, labels, gross weight and package counts match the booking and customs data.
Keep a contingency route available through another suitable gateway or a connecting service when peak-season capacity, aircraft restrictions or destination controls make the primary plan uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Shanghai Pudong International Airport handle export and import air freight?

Yes. It is an international passenger and cargo hub. The applicable acceptance point, handling agent, customs procedure and airline service depend on the confirmed shipment and routing.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off. Airlines and handling agents set different acceptance windows, and special cargo normally requires earlier pre-alert and document review. Our team confirms the booking-specific deadline before arranging the truck.

Can lithium batteries or dangerous goods be shipped?

Potentially, subject to classification, packing instruction, marks and labels, shipper documentation, airline approval and handling capability. We screen the commodity before booking and do not recommend delivering undeclared restricted goods.

Is temperature-controlled service available?

Temperature-sensitive handling may be arranged through suitable airline and ground-handler services, but acceptance, storage, transfer time and packaging requirements must be confirmed for the specific product and temperature range.

What can cause a delay after the cargo reaches the airport?

Common causes include late delivery against the airline cut-off, incomplete export data, customs inspection, security screening, capacity changes, special-cargo approval and incorrect package or weight information. Our team monitors these points and advises on corrective action.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport code, name, coordinates, city, country and time-zone fields are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements concerning acceptance, customs, dangerous goods, security and special cargo are presented as shipment-specific industry guidance and remain subject to the current airline, handling-agent and regulatory confirmation.

Airport operator and airport information reference: shairport.com
Civil aviation regulatory reference: caac.gov.cn
Chinese customs regulatory reference: customs.gov.cn
International air transport and dangerous-goods industry reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

Schedules, cut-off times, warehouse availability, customs decisions, handling charges, routing and transit times are dynamic and must be verified with our service team and the appointed carrier or ground handler before shipment execution.