Port Guide · China · Bohai Bay / North China

Bunkering at Tianjin

The Port of Tianjin (also known as Tianjin Xingang) is the largest port in northern China and serves Beijing, Tianjin, and the broader Bohai Bay region. Operated by Tianjin Port Group, it handles containers, bulk, oil and ro-ro, and is the principal bunker hub for North China traffic.

Key Port Facts

UN/LOCODE
CNTSN
Coordinates
39.00°N, 117.72°E
Country
China

Fuel Grades Available at Tianjin

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

Delivery Methods

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.

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