Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Tianjin
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Tianjin. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge alongside
- Pipeline at oil terminal
Primary Anchorages
Tianjin outer anchorage (Bohai Bay)
Port Detail
North China gateway
Tianjin serves the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic region — one of China's three largest urban-industrial clusters. Container, bulk and oil volumes are all substantial.
Bohai Bay leader
Tianjin is the largest port in the Bohai Bay system. The wider Bohai region also includes Dalian, Qingdao and Yantai — together forming China's northern maritime cluster.
Chinese ECA active
Inside China's Domestic ECA (0.10% sulphur within 12 nm of coast). LSMGO is the dominant grade for non-scrubber tonnage entering port waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the bunker price spread vs Shanghai?
Tianjin generally tracks Shanghai with modest premiums for transport logistics. For vessels with North China cargo, Tianjin is the natural call.
Are large container vessels regular?
Yes — the Tianjin Container Terminal (TCT) and Tianjin Port Pacific International Container Terminal (TPCT) handle ULCV class. Pilotage is compulsory.