Global Port Directory

Guangzhou Port Code (CNGUA)

Guangzhou, China uses UN/LOCODE CNGUA. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
CNGUA
Country
China
Type
both
Region
Asia
Also known as
Canton, Nansha, Huangpu

Guangzhou is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE CNGUA. The code combines the ISO country code CN with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Guangzhou

13 routes are listed for Guangzhou.

  • Guangzhou to Antwerp: 28–38 days by sea.
  • Guangzhou to Bremerhaven: 28–38 days by sea.
  • Guangzhou to Felixstowe: 28–38 days by sea.
  • Guangzhou to Gothenburg: 28–38 days by sea.
  • Guangzhou to Hamburg: 28–38 days by sea.
  • Guangzhou to Le Havre: 28–38 days by sea.
  • Guangzhou to Long Beach: 12–18 days by sea.
  • Guangzhou to Los Angeles: 12–18 days by sea.

Documents for cargo through China

Customs authority: General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Estimated clearance time: 1-3 business days (compliant shipments), longer for inspections.

  • Commercial Invoice (required): In English and Chinese, with detailed description
  • Packing List (required): Detailed packaging information
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Original transport document required
  • Customs Declaration Form (required): Filed through Single Window platform
  • Sales Contract (required): Often required for verification of transaction value

Customs in China

China Customs (GACC) oversees all imports/exports. Import duties vary by product category, with additional VAT (13% standard) and consumption tax on certain goods. CCC certification required for many products. China has free trade zones offering customs advantages. Complex regulations for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Wood packaging rules for China

China requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).

Holidays that can affect this cargo

Check the dates for the current year and allow extra time around them.

  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (China): critical impact, customs closed.
  • National Day Golden Week (China): high impact, customs closed.
  • Labor Day (China): medium impact, customs closed.

Free trade zones in China

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Guangzhou Port Code (CNGUA) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Guangzhou

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Guangzhou?

The UN/LOCODE for Guangzhou, China is CNGUA.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.