The Port of Rizhao is a major international port on the southeastern coast of Shandong Province, China. It plays a crucial role in global trade with robust ocean freight services and connections to major cities and shipping lanes.
Divisions include coal terminals, East and West Stevedoring sections, handling coal, iron ore, containers, grain, liquid chemicals, oil products. The port also handles Ro-Ro passengers and freight, with international passenger, cruise and cargo liners.
Vessel Specifications:
| Type | LOA | Draft | DWT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ore Vessels | Capesize | 15.5m + tide | - |
| Coal Vessels | 291m | 15.0m + tide | 125,000 |
| Container Vessels | 280m | 10.0m + tide | - |
| Petroleum Tankers | 238m | 8.5m | 50,000 |
Rizhao, formerly known as Shijiusuo, is located in Haizhou Bay. The Port of Rizhao is a major international port positioned strategically 120 km (75 miles) north of Lianyungang, 170 km (110 miles) southwest of Qingdao, and approximately 620 km (390 miles) north of Shanghai.
Located on the southeastern coast of Shandong Province, China, Rizhao Port offers excellent logistical advantages with its robust ocean freight services, while also connecting easily to the Qingdao Liuting International Airport. This enables efficient sea, air, and rail freight from Rizhao.
The port plays a crucial role in trade between China and international markets, handling several million TEUs annually. This high throughput capacity ensures goods are moved rapidly and efficiently, reducing transit times and costs for end suppliers.
Its strategic location provides easy access to major shipping lanes, making it a pivotal hub for cargo movement. Rizhao Port is renowned for its efficiency in handling bulk cargo, notably coal and iron ore, solidifying its significance in China's maritime, steel, and energy sectors.
The port's infrastructure and logistics facilities have made it a vital node in China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Using rail freight transport for cargo operations in or out of Rizhao is a strategic choice for international trade and freight carriers. The city's railway station connects major cities such as Lianyungang and Shanghai to international destinations, handling high-capacity loads efficiently.
With consistent schedules and lower transportation costs, Rizhao's rail freight system is ideal for transporting heavy and bulky goods.
Ranked 10th among private steel enterprises in China with $3.934 billion in import/export value. Learn more.
World's largest kraft pulp mill, a joint venture by APRIL and the local government. Learn more.
Plans to establish a salmon industry hub with a production capacity of 20,000 MT annually. Learn more.
Operational wind farms in Rizhao Juxian with a total capacity of ~150 MW. Learn more.
January 12, 2024
In 2023, the cargo throughput at Rizhao Port surpassed 522 million tonnes, up 4.1 percent year on year; and the container throughput has surpassed 6.26 million TEUs.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
Members and Assureds whose vessels are bound for ports of Rizhao/Lanshan and Dalian in China should note recent changes in the distribution of major fish farms affecting the approach to these areas. The Shandong Maritime Safety Administration's recently issued Navigation Notice recommends a route that overlaps with navigation obstructions (fishing nets), which should be avoided during sailing. It is advisable that Members and Assureds take note of these locations when voyage planning and adjust their routes as necessary, as well as ensuring increased lookout when navigating in these areas. The scope of existing fish farms has expanded to areas close to the eastern boundary of the tanker and cargo ship anchorage, so a correspondent in China, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd, suggests various precautions in their circular. Details of the route adjustments, suggestions on safety of navigation, and illustrative maps of the areas are contained in their circular which can be accessed here. The circular is also available in Chinese here. Members and Assureds should familiarise themselves with the routes and fish farm activity prior to proceeding to these ports, and in the event of contact with or navigation through a fish farm, should immediately contact the Club for assistance.
Read More2023
Rizhao is ranked 42nd among the world's top 50 container ports, with a throughput of 6.26 million TEUs in 2023, showing consistent growth over the years.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2019
Rizhao port of Shandong province is to build an additional 300,000 tonnes class (VLCC) crude oil terminal to further improve its crude oil transportation service.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
Shandong Landbridge Group has entered into an agreement with Beijing Energy Group to jointly develop a LNG receiving terminal at Landbrige Port in Rizhao.
Under the agreement, the two parties will invest RMB6.7bn ($973m) in total for the construction of the terminal, which will have a designed handling capacity of 5m tons of LNG annually. Additionally, the two companies plan to join their efforts to develop overseas energy projects.
May 16, 2016
Australia has a new shipping line. Great Southern Shipping Australia (GSS) and China's Rizhao Port Group are joining forces and will buy five containerships, to be flagged with the Australian International Shipping Register (AISR), to focus on Australia's coastal trades and voyages to Rizhao in northern China's Shandong province. The joint venture has plans to grow the fleet to 10 ships and to move the weekly service to twice a week as business picks up.
The ceo of Great Southern Shipping, Paull Van Oost, commented today: "Today celebrates the bringing together of two great nations, in China and Australia, in cooperation in trade and shipping, marking a very significant milestone for Australia's maritime industry.
Today is a day that we - both Chinese and Australians alike - should be very proud of. We have demonstrated what can be done by collaboration, through understanding each other's needs and by cooperating to ensure a win-win outcome for China, Australia, Australian importers, exporters and coastal traders."
December 10, 2015
(Reuters) - China will introduce tough controls on ship emissions at three key port areas from January to reduce sulfur dioxide which results in acid rain, causing respiratory difficulties and sometimes premature death, said the Ministry of Transport.
If strictly implemented the move would force oil suppliers to increase the supply of cleaner marine fuel, industry experts said. The ministry gave no details on how the new emissions rules would be enforced or penalties for non-compliance.
The new rules will apply to merchant ships navigating or anchoring in the waters of Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and the Bohai Bay rim, with a goal to cut sulfur dioxide by 65 percent by 2020 from the 2015 level, according to a document issued by the Ministry of Transport.