47M TEU
Annual container throughput of 47M TEU.
Container
Primary port type: Container.
China
Located in China, serving regional and international trade.
Public AIS Data
Latest available vessel positions; coverage and reporting intervals vary.
About the Port of Shanghai
The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port, handling over 47 million TEU annually. Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River.
Port Details
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Port Code: CNSHA
- Type: Container
- Annual Throughput: 47M TEU
Live Ship Tracking
Open the map to inspect the latest available public AIS positions at and around the Port of Shanghai. Vessel type, flag, destination and movement fields appear only when present in the source report. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale.
Reading traffic around the Port of Shanghai
Shanghai in China uses the reference port code CNSHA. The displayed throughput of 47M TEU is a rounded annual reference figure, not a live terminal counter. Port totals can use different reporting years and can include facilities beyond the area visible in the current map view.
Vessel positions depend on available AIS reports. Coastal receiver density, satellite relays, transmission intervals and vessel settings affect coverage and freshness. Destination text is entered aboard the vessel and can be abbreviated or stale; proximity to the port does not confirm a berth assignment or arrival clearance.
Maritime data sources
Vessel positions use available AIS feeds and public maritime datasets. Coastal coverage and update intervals vary by receiver network.
Frequently asked questions
How many ships are at the Port of Shanghai?
The visible number varies with AIS coverage and reporting intervals. It is not a complete berth or port-call count for Shanghai.
What types of ships use the Port of Shanghai?
The Port of Shanghai handles container traffic including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and more.
How current is the ship data?
Read the latest available AIS report and its timestamp. Coastal receivers, satellite relays and vessel transmission intervals affect freshness.