Shanghai is a deep-sea and river port in between the East China Sea and the Hangzhou Bay to the south. Port Shanghai is the largest and busiest port in the world and as such, is one of the most important gateways for foreign trade.
The sea port receives traffic from the East China Sea and Hangzhou Bay, while the river port receives cargo from the Yangtze, Huangpu, and Qiantang Rivers, all of which are accessible for container or roll-on/roll-off (RORO) shipping to and from virtually all ports in the world. The terminals in Port Shanghai can offer clients a variety of services including container cleaning, container management, storage, inland goods storage, container stripping, and more.
International transportation of any cargo to Port of Shanghai, China
Clients often transport automobiles of all makes, models, and years to Port Shanghai, China from the United States. Clients can transport any vehicle via container shipping or RORO shipping, depending on the automobile and the rates for each type of shipping. Clients can also transport heavy construction equipment, including cranes, bulldozers, excavators, and stone cutters, as well as personal effects such as furniture, safely and efficiently from the United States.
Notable facts about Port Shanghai, China:
- The port opened for international trade in 1842 and has been steadily growing since.
- In 2006, Port Shanghai was the third-largest container port in the world, and in 2010 the port overtook Port Singapore as the world’s largest and busiest port.
- In 2016, Port Shanghai set a record by handling over 37 million TEUs.
- Overall the port has a total of 125 berths, as well as public bulk terminals, RORO terminals, and breakbulk terminals.
- Port Shanghai’s annual cargo tonnage is upwards of 514 million tons.
Why choose K International Transport Co. Inc.?
An experienced and reliable international shipping company like K International can help clients like yourself, transport all cargo to Port Shanghai, China from ports in the United States including:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Maryland
- Virginia
- South Carolina
- Georgia
- Florida
- Texas
- California
K International can help clients make important decisions about their shipments, including the choice between container shipping options and RORO transport. In doing so, we help clients save money while shipping all types of cargo and equipment is the most efficient and easy manner possible.
For more information about international automobile shipping, overseas container equipment transport, Port Shanghai, China or K International’s services, call 212-267-6400 or email inquiries@kinternational.com. You can also reach out to us on Skype at kinternationalny. Clients can also visit Port Shanghai’s website at http://www.portshanghai.com.cn/en/ to learn more about the shipping services offered in China. Contact K today for an international shipping quote from the United States to China!