CNNJI Port Code Lookup
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Nanjing Port is the seaport of Nanjingshi, in the city of Nanjingshiin China. Overseas routes include Chinese mainland region, Port code is CNNJI.
Port Overview
Nanjing, identified by UN/LOCODE CNNJI, is a Yangtze River port in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. Its operating profile combines river-port cargo handling with access to sea-oriented container and bulk logistics through the lower Yangtze corridor. The port is positioned to serve manufacturers, distributors and project-cargo shippers across Jiangsu and the wider Yangtze River Economic Belt. For international shipments, our service team can coordinate booking, export customs procedures, terminal cut-off confirmation, container drayage and onward ocean or feeder arrangements. The exact loading terminal, vessel connection, cargo acceptance conditions and documentation deadline must be confirmed against the actual booking because Nanjing is a multi-terminal port area and schedules may change.
| UN/LOCODE | CNNJI |
|---|---|
| Port / City | NANJING / Nanjing, Jiangsu, China |
| Port type | River-sea port on the Yangtze River with container, bulk and general-cargo logistics functions |
| Reference coordinates | 32.2125000° N, 118.8120000° E |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container operations: Container export and import movements can be arranged subject to the selected terminal, carrier acceptance and equipment availability.
- Bulk and general cargo: The river-port environment supports conventional cargo flows such as bulk commodities, steel-related cargo, machinery and other breakbulk shipments; handling method must be matched to the cargo characteristics.
- Storage and staging: Container yards, general-cargo yards and off-dock storage may be used according to the terminal booking, cargo condition and free-time terms.
- Customs and inspection coordination: Our service team can coordinate declaration data, document submission, inspection attendance and release follow-up, with the final procedure subject to customs instructions.
- Inland collection and delivery: Trucking, factory loading, empty-container positioning and return arrangements are planned around the terminal gate, road restrictions and the cargo’s dimensions and weight.
- River and ocean connection: Shipments may require a river-sea or feeder connection before the main ocean leg. The routing and connection point are confirmed case by case rather than assumed from the port code.
Routes & Transit Times
- Typical trade directions: Our team commonly evaluates connections from Nanjing toward coastal Chinese gateways and then onward to Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East and other markets, subject to the carrier’s current network.
- Connection planning: Depending on the booking, cargo may move by direct river-sea service, feeder connection or truck/rail transfer to another gateway. A confirmed routing is required before quoting a transit estimate.
- Time-sensitive factors: Transit performance is affected by barge or feeder availability, river water conditions, terminal congestion, vessel rollover, customs release, equipment supply and the cut-off applicable to the selected service.
- Transit commitment: Our service team provides an estimated schedule only after checking the actual sailing, transshipment plan and cargo readiness. Sailing frequency and transit time are not guaranteed until confirmed by the carrier or terminal.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Nanjing serves local Jiangsu manufacturing and distribution demand, with practical links to the broader Yangtze River Economic Belt and nearby industrial cities.
- Manufactured goods: Machinery, electrical and electronic products, industrial components, household goods and other containerized exports are common planning categories for the region.
- Automotive and equipment cargo: Vehicles, parts, production equipment and oversized machinery may require specialized loading, lashing, permits or equipment selection.
- Chemicals and regulated cargo: Chemical products, batteries and other controlled commodities require classification, packaging, declaration and carrier acceptance before booking.
- Bulk and project movements: Steel, mineral products, construction materials and project cargo may be handled through conventional or specialized arrangements rather than standard container service.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: The booking confirmation may show separate deadlines for documentation, VGM, customs release, empty pickup, laden-gate-in and terminal receiving. Our team checks each deadline with the selected terminal and carrier; published cut-offs can change.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing details before booking. Dangerous-goods acceptance, declaration and segregation remain subject to the carrier and terminal.
- Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, contract, declaration elements, licenses and other product documents must be consistent. If inspection is ordered, cargo availability, unpacking, attendance and possible delay should be planned in advance.
- Inland transport: Confirm gross weight, cargo dimensions, loading-site conditions, road access, container type and delivery appointment before dispatch. Oversized, overweight or special equipment moves may require additional route and permit checks.
Shipping Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Can CNNJI be used for every shipment leaving Nanjing?
No. The correct port code depends on the actual loading terminal and the carrier’s bill-of-lading and booking instructions. Our team verifies the terminal, service route and documentary requirements before finalizing the port declaration.
Will cargo move directly from Nanjing to an overseas destination?
Not necessarily. Some bookings may use a river-sea or feeder connection, while others may require transfer to a coastal gateway. The confirmed routing, transshipment point and schedule should be checked for each booking.
How early should export cargo be delivered?
Delivery timing is determined by the carrier’s receiving window, documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, customs status and actual sailing. We recommend preparing a buffer instead of relying solely on the vessel departure date.
Can dangerous goods or oversized machinery be shipped through Nanjing?
They may be accepted only after carrier, terminal and regulatory review. Our team needs the full cargo classification, package information, dimensions, weight and handling requirements before confirming feasibility.
What documents should be sent to the forwarder?
Normally provide the booking instruction, commercial invoice, packing list, contract or order information, customs data, VGM details and any license or compliance documents relevant to the commodity. The final set depends on the cargo and trade arrangement.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, English and Chinese names, country, city, province and reference coordinates in this module are taken from the supplied port master record for CNNJI. Operational descriptions are professional route-planning guidance and are intentionally stated with qualification where terminal, carrier or regulatory conditions can change.
For customs, trade-control and official statistical verification, our service team refers to the following public authority domains. These links identify source domains only; they do not constitute a guarantee of any particular sailing, terminal service, cargo acceptance decision or transit time.
- General government and regulatory information: gov.cn
- China customs policies and declaration-related information: customs.gov.cn
- Official national statistical information: stats.gov.cn
- Nanjing municipal government information: nanjing.gov.cn