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CNHFI Port Of Hefei
Port Of Hefei is the seaport of Hefeishi, in the city of Hefeishiin China. Overseas routes include Chinese mainland region, Port code is CNHFI.

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Port Code

CNHFI

Name

Port Of Hefei

Country / Region

China

City

Hefeishi

Sea Routes

Chinese mainland region

Type

Latitude

31.8169000

Longitude

117.2285000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Port of Hefei (UN/LOCODE: CNHFI)

The Port of Hefei is an inland port serving Hefei, Anhui Province, China. It is positioned within the inland logistics system of the central Yangtze River region and is used to coordinate container, general cargo and industrial supply-chain movements between Hefei’s manufacturing base and downstream transport gateways. For international shipments, the practical routing normally depends on the nominated carrier, barge or rail connection, ocean gateway, cargo characteristics and customs arrangement. Our service team can assess the complete inland-to-ocean chain rather than treating CNHFI as a seaport with guaranteed direct ocean services.

UN/LOCODE	CNHFI
Port name	PORT OF HEFEI
City / Province	Hefei, Anhui Province, China
Coordinates in platform master data	31.8169000, 117.2285000
Port classification	Inland port; actual terminal and transport arrangements are subject to booking confirmation

Key Highlights

Key Logistics Characteristics

Inland origin planningCNHFI shipments require coordination between the local port, inland haulage and the eventual ocean gateway.

Manufacturing-oriented hinterlandHefei and surrounding Anhui industrial zones generate regular demand for containerized components, machinery and finished goods.

Multimodal routingRoad, inland-waterway, rail and ocean legs may be combined; the most suitable combination depends on cargo urgency and equipment availability.

Schedule sensitivityTransshipment windows, barge or rail cut-offs, terminal receiving rules and downstream vessel schedules can materially affect the overall transit plan.

Pre-check requiredEquipment release, empty-container positioning, dangerous-goods acceptance and export customs arrangements should be confirmed before cargo dispatch.

Facilities & Services

Facilities and Service Scope

Service availability varies by terminal, operating window, equipment type and nominated logistics provider. Our service team confirms the actual operating point before issuing a final routing plan.

Container handlingContainer receiving, loading, unloading, storage and transfer may be arranged through the relevant operating terminal, subject to equipment and yard acceptance.

General and project cargoBreakbulk, machinery and out-of-gauge cargo require advance confirmation of lifting method, dimensions, weight, lashing and road access.

Yard and warehouse coordinationTemporary storage, consolidation, deconsolidation and cargo inspection arrangements should be booked according to commodity and customs status.

Road collection and deliveryTrucking can connect factories, warehouses and the inland terminal; vehicle type, axle restrictions, appointment rules and empty-container return points must be checked.

Rail or waterway connectionWhere commercially available, rail or inland-waterway legs can be evaluated as alternatives to all-road movement, with schedules confirmed case by case.

Customs and inspection coordinationOur service team can coordinate declaration documents, inspection attendance and terminal release steps with the exporter, broker and carrier.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Transit Planning

Export container routing: Cargo may move from Hefei by road, inland waterway or rail to a suitable downstream ocean gateway before connecting with the mainline vessel. Direct ocean service from CNHFI should not be assumed.
Trade direction: Common planning scenarios include connections to East Asian, Southeast Asian, European, North American and other overseas markets through the carrier’s nominated gateway and transshipment network.
Transit-time structure: The total transit includes factory pickup, terminal receiving, inland transfer, gateway handling, vessel connection and destination delivery. Any quoted transit is indicative and must be confirmed against the booking.
Main delay drivers: Inland equipment shortages, water-level or weather conditions, terminal congestion, customs inspection, missed connection windows and changes to vessel schedules can affect the planned departure.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific timeline after confirming cargo readiness, incoterms, container type, customs status, final destination and the selected ocean service.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland and Cargo Profile

Hefei is a major manufacturing and distribution center in Anhui. The port’s logistics role is closely linked to factory supply chains, regional distribution and the movement of export cargo from central Anhui and nearby industrial areas.

Primary service areaHefei metropolitan area and the wider Anhui manufacturing and distribution network, subject to practical trucking distance and terminal selection.

Automotive and mobility productsVehicles, automotive components, batteries and related equipment may require special treatment for dimensions, dangerous-goods classification or transport documentation.

Electrical and consumer productsAppliances, electronics, electrical components and packaged finished goods are commonly suited to containerized transport when packing and labeling meet carrier requirements.

Machinery and industrial equipmentMachinery, tools and production-line equipment may need flat-rack, open-top, heavy-weight or project-cargo review before booking.

Chemicals and controlled commoditiesChemicals, batteries and other regulated goods require classification, safety data, packaging and carrier acceptance checks before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and Compliance Controls

Cut-off management: Inland terminal receiving cut-offs, barge or rail cut-offs, ocean-gateway closing times and customs declaration deadlines are separate milestones. Our service team confirms each deadline in writing and does not rely only on the vessel ETD.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing details before booking. Battery-powered equipment and lithium batteries require particular review; acceptance is subject to the carrier and applicable regulations.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, sales contract, declaration elements, licenses and origin-related documents must be consistent. If inspection is ordered, cargo availability, unpacking access and attendance arrangements can affect release.
Inland delivery restrictions: Confirm container gross weight, road restrictions, chassis availability, delivery appointment, factory loading conditions and empty-container return instructions before sending a truck to the site.

Shipping Tips

Practical Shipping Recommendations

Share the cargo-ready date, factory address, commodity description, HS information, container preference and final destination at the quotation stage so that our service team can compare all-inland and multimodal options.
Reserve equipment and inland capacity early during peak production periods. For heavy, oversized or temperature-sensitive cargo, provide drawings, weight distribution, dimensions and handling requirements before confirmation.
Use export-standard packaging, visible marks and moisture protection appropriate to the cargo. For fragile machinery and electrical products, agree the loading, lashing and inspection method before the truck arrives.
Keep a contingency option available: an alternative inland mode, a different downstream gateway or a later vessel connection may be needed if waterway, rail, terminal or customs conditions change.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CNHFI be used as the ocean bill-of-lading port of loading? It depends on the carrier’s service design and documentation rules. As an inland port, CNHFI cargo may be transferred to a downstream ocean gateway. Our service team checks whether the requested bill-of-lading structure and inland transport arrangement are available for the specific booking.

How should I calculate the transit time from Hefei to an overseas destination? Calculate the factory pickup, local terminal receiving, inland transfer, gateway handling, ocean connection and destination delivery separately. The quoted schedule is indicative until the carrier, gateway, cut-offs and cargo-ready date are confirmed.

Is dangerous-goods cargo accepted at the Port of Hefei? Acceptance is commodity- and terminal-specific. Submit the complete dangerous-goods information before dispatch; our service team will coordinate carrier, terminal, packaging and declaration review instead of assuming acceptance from the cargo name alone.

What information is needed for a heavy or oversized shipment? Provide exact gross weight, dimensions, center of gravity, lifting points, packing condition, cargo value, loading address and delivery restrictions. The inland route, equipment, lashing plan and gateway handling must be assessed before quotation.

What is the main operational risk for export containers from Hefei? The main risk is a mismatch between inland cut-offs and the downstream ocean vessel connection. Our service team recommends confirming terminal receiving, customs release, equipment availability and gateway closing time as one integrated schedule.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Port identity and coordinates: UN/LOCODE, name, city, province, country and coordinates shown above are reproduced from the supplied platform port master data for CNHFI.
Regulatory verification: Customs declaration and inspection requirements should be checked against the latest notices and systems of the relevant authorities, including customs.gov.cn.
Transport policy and multimodal guidance: Applicable national transport policy and port-related regulatory information may be verified through mot.gov.cn.
Regional government information: Anhui-related government and transport information may be cross-checked through ah.gov.cn.

Terminal operating hours, receiving cut-offs, equipment availability, charges, route coverage, vessel connections and transit times change by terminal, carrier and shipment date. Our service team confirms these commercial and operational details against the actual booking before cargo dispatch.