CNBIH Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of CNBIH
Beihai Port is the seaport of Beihaishi, in the city of Beihaishiin China. Overseas routes include Chinese mainland region, Port code is CNBIH.
Beihai Port (CNBIH) Overview
Beihai is a coastal seaport in Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, positioned on the north coast of the Beibu Gulf. UN/LOCODE CNBIH identifies the Beihai port location supplied for this page; the recorded coordinates are 21.465704, 109.071125. In international forwarding, the port is relevant to South China and Beibu Gulf supply chains, serving containerized, breakbulk and bulk movements subject to the selected terminal, vessel call and cargo profile. Our service team verifies the actual terminal, carrier acceptance, cut-off schedule, equipment availability and inland delivery conditions before confirming a booking.
Key Highlights
- Coastal gateway serving Beihai and selected Guangxi hinterland cargo through the Beibu Gulf logistics network.
- Suitable routing decisions depend on the confirmed terminal, vessel schedule, equipment type and cargo characteristics rather than the port code alone.
- Container, breakbulk and bulk cargo can involve different documentation, loading windows, handling arrangements and inland transport requirements.
- For time-sensitive shipments, our team checks the complete chain: empty-container release, gate acceptance, terminal receiving, customs status and vessel cut-off.
- The supplied dataset records fcl_num: 0, lcl_num: 0 and aut_num: 0; these fields are not treated as a measure of current port capacity or service availability.
Facilities & Services
| Service area | Forwarding relevance |
|---|---|
| Container handling | Container bookings, empty release, terminal receiving and loading arrangements must be confirmed with the nominated carrier or terminal for each sailing. |
| Breakbulk and bulk cargo | Project, steel, machinery, mineral, agricultural and other non-containerized cargo may require separate berth, lifting, survey, securing and storage arrangements. |
| Yard and storage | Free-time, reefer plug-in, dangerous-goods segregation, weighing and storage acceptance are shipment-specific and should be checked before cargo dispatch. |
| Customs and inspection | Our team coordinates customs declarations, examination support and release follow-up; inspection location and timing depend on customs instructions and cargo status. |
| Inland collection and delivery | Road transport is normally planned around factory location, vehicle type, container dimensions, route restrictions, appointment rules and terminal receiving windows. |
Routes & Transit Times
- Regional and coastal connectivity: cargo may be arranged through Beibu Gulf and other South China port connections, subject to carrier network design and the selected sailing.
- International routing: shipments may move by a direct call where offered, or by transshipment through a carrier-designated hub. Direct service, frequency and destination coverage must be confirmed per quotation.
- Multimodal planning: for inland origins outside the immediate Beihai area, our team compares origin trucking, hub transfer and alternative-port routing according to cargo value and deadline.
- Time-control factors: actual transit includes booking confirmation, empty-container release, inland pickup, customs release, terminal receiving, transshipment connection, weather and vessel schedule changes. Quoted transit is indicative and subject to carrier confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary service area: Beihai and Guangxi origins, with possible extension to neighboring South China production and consumption areas when the inland cost and schedule are competitive.
- Industrial cargo: machinery, manufactured goods, metal products, construction materials and project cargo may require special packing, loading supervision or out-of-gauge review.
- Bulk and agricultural flows: commodity cargo may require cargo-specific storage, moisture control, inspection, phytosanitary or other regulatory documents.
- Containerized exports and imports: consumer goods, industrial components and general merchandise should be matched with equipment availability, commodity restrictions and destination requirements.
- Our service team evaluates origin-destination mileage, cargo density, packaging, customs classification and delivery appointment requirements before selecting the transport plan.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: booking cut-off, SI deadline, VGM deadline, customs declaration timing and terminal gate cut-off are separate milestones. Our team obtains the sailing-specific notice instead of relying on a standard estimate.
- Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and safety data before booking. Carrier and terminal approval is required before dispatch.
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, contract or order details, transport instructions, permits and certificates must be consistent with the declared commodity, HS classification and package marks.
- Inspection and inland delivery: do not send a truck before cargo release, inspection instructions and terminal receiving status are confirmed. Oversized, overweight, reefer and restricted cargo require separate feasibility checks.
Shipping Tips from Our Team
- Send cargo description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, container requirement and origin address before requesting a firm routing recommendation.
- Reserve additional operational margin for customs examination, terminal receiving changes, weather and transshipment connections; do not plan factory dispatch only against the vessel ETD.
- Use export-worthy packing, clear marks and moisture protection. For machinery or project cargo, provide drawings, center-of-gravity information, lifting points and lashing requirements where applicable.
- When CNBIH space, equipment or destination connectivity is unsuitable, our service team can compare a carrier-approved transshipment plan or an alternative South China gateway after calculating the full inland and port-cost impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can CNBIH be used for every shipment originating in Guangxi?
No. We compare factory distance, cargo type, equipment supply, carrier acceptance, destination coverage and total cost. CNBIH is selected only after the specific sailing and terminal arrangement are confirmed.
When should cargo be delivered to the port?
The correct delivery date is the terminal’s sailing-specific receiving cut-off, not simply the vessel ETD. Our team confirms the gate window after booking, SI, VGM and customs requirements are reviewed.
Can dangerous goods be shipped through Beihai?
Possibly, subject to commodity classification, carrier acceptance, terminal approval, packaging, declaration and segregation requirements. Submit complete DG details before equipment release or truck dispatch.
What causes a Beihai shipment to miss its planned vessel?
Common causes include late booking confirmation, unavailable empty equipment, inconsistent customs documents, inspection instructions, missed VGM or SI deadlines, terminal receiving changes and inland traffic disruption.
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, country, city, province, coordinates and the supplied database fields are reproduced from the port dataset provided for CNBIH. Operational descriptions are professional routing guidance and are not a substitute for a carrier, terminal, customs or port instruction.
Customs declaration and inspection requirements should be verified against the current official guidance at customs.gov.cn. Maritime and port-safety matters should be checked with the competent authority and the nominated carrier or terminal before execution. No unverified berth, draft, throughput, tariff, sailing frequency or transit-time figure is presented.