Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Dalian
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Dalian. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge alongside
- Pipeline at oil terminal
Primary Anchorages
Dalian outer anchorage, Dayao Bay
Port Detail
Liaoning gateway
Dalian serves northeast China — including Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang provinces — and is the principal Chinese port facing Japan and Korea.
Petrochemical complex
Dalian hosts major Chinese refining capacity (Dalian Petrochemical, WEPEC). Bunker physical supply is reliable.
Cold weather operations
Winters in the Bohai Bay region can produce ice; bunker operations are routine year-round but with cold-weather operational protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there ice in winter?
Bohai Bay ice forms in coldest winter months but rarely impacts commercial port operations. Bunker barge operations continue.
Does Dalian serve Japan/Korea routes?
Yes — short-sea trades with Japanese and Korean ports run regularly, supplementing the long-haul Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific services.