Port Guide · China · Pearl River Delta / South China

Bunkering at Shenzhen / Yantian

The Port of Shenzhen — particularly its Yantian deep-water container terminal — is one of the world's largest container ports, located on the Pearl River Delta adjacent to Hong Kong. Yantian is operated by Hutchison Ports and handles mainline Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific container services. Bunker supply is well-developed alongside the regular ULCV traffic.

Key Port Facts

UN/LOCODE
CNYTN
Coordinates
22.57°N, 114.27°E
Country
China

Fuel Grades Available at Shenzhen / Yantian

Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Shenzhen / Yantian. Click any grade for full technical specifications.

Delivery Methods

Primary Anchorages

Yantian outer anchorage, Da Peng Bay

Port Detail

Top global container port

Shenzhen ranks among the world's top 5 container ports by volume. Yantian alone handles 14+ million TEU annually.

Mainline service hub

All major shipping lines maintain Shenzhen/Yantian services. ULCV class is routine.

Adjacent to Hong Kong

Yantian sits 20 nautical miles east of Hong Kong. For some routings, vessels can flex between Hong Kong and Yantian based on price and schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hong Kong or Yantian for bunker?

Hong Kong's bunker market has historically been deeper, but Yantian is increasingly competitive. Choice driven by cargo schedule and price spread.

Are there berth scheduling challenges?

Yantian is busy — bunker timing needs to coordinate with container operations. We work with the terminal to minimize berth impact.

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