Guangzhou Container depot, China — The Southern Logistics Powerhouse for Middle East Shipments

Guangzhou Container depot, China — The Southern Logistics Powerhouse for Middle East Shipments

The Port of Guangzhou is the primary maritime gateway of South China and one of the key logistics nodes for cargo flows into the Middle East. For importers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran, this port offers exceptional value thanks to its location at the heart of the Pearl River Delta industrial zone, direct access to manufacturing bases, and well-established multimodal routes connecting to GCC and regional ports.

My Containers provides container storage and handling services at partner depots in the Port of Guangzhou — delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to Middle Eastern businesses.

Why the Port of Guangzhou Matters for Middle Eastern Logistics

Global Standing

The Port of Guangzhou is the world's 6th-largest and China's 4th-largest port by container throughput. In 2025, it handled over 28 million TEU, reinforcing its status as a true global leader. Total cargo turnover exceeded 696 million tonnes. Notably, the share of foreign-trade containers in the port's structure exceeded 50% — a clear sign of its successful transformation from a "domestic" port into a global distribution hub.

The Core of the Port — Nansha depot

Guangzhou's container capacity is concentrated in the Nansha district — the only deep-water container depot in the western Pearl River Delta. In 2025, Nansha processed 22.25 million TEU, accounting for 75% of the entire Port of Guangzhou's throughput. Year-on-year growth of 10.2% confirms that this hub is rapidly gaining momentum.

Connectivity

The Port of Guangzhou serves enterprises across Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi provinces. This makes it a critical transport and logistics hub for a vast industrial region.

The port's maritime and rail network deserves particular attention:

• 182 foreign-trade routes connecting the port to over 100 countries and 400 ports worldwide.

• 39 sea-rail intermodal routes linking the depot to 38 inland dry ports across China. In 2025, traffic on these routes exceeded 700,000 TEU — up 15.7% year-on-year.

• Direct services to the Middle East: regular liner services to Jebel Ali (Dubai), Dammam and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Hamad Port (Qatar), and Bandar Abbas (Iran).

My Containers Partner depot Services in Guangzhou

Our partner depots in the Port of Guangzhou — primarily in the Nansha district — offer a full range of services for Middle Eastern cargo owners and container fleet operators:

1. Container Storage

• Secure storage of empty and laden containers (20ft, 40ft, reefers) at guarded yard facilities.

• Flexible rate structures based on volume and storage duration.

• Dedicated zones for reefer containers, including grid-connected power supply.

• Halal-certified storage areas for food products, aligned with GCC import standards.

2. Value-Added Services

• Photo documentation and condition inspection of containers at intake and release.

• Repair services for dry and reefer containers — provided by partner workshops.

• Consolidation of empty and laden containers at container yards for shipment to Middle Eastern countries. 

Advantages of Routing Through Guangzhou (Nansha) for Middle Eastern Importers

• Direct access to South China's largest manufacturing base — minimal inland logistics costs.

• Mature multimodal options — flexible route selection based on cargo type and required transit times.

• State-of-the-art technology — the automated Phase 4 depot guarantees speed, precision, and eliminates human error.

• Scalability — capacity is continuously expanding; Phase 5 is already under construction.

• Growing Middle East connectivity — direct weekly sailings to GCC ports and established partnerships with regional free zones including JAFZA (Jebel Ali), King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), and Qatar Free Zones.

• Strong regional ties — Nansha hosts regular delegations from UAE, Saudi, and Qatari logistics operators exploring cooperation opportunities.

Why My Containers Is Your Trusted Partner in Guangzhou

• Direct contracts with key depots in the Port of Guangzhou — primarily Nansha.

• Competitive rates on storage, transshipment, and depot operations.

• Experience with Middle Eastern clients — full understanding of documentation requirements, Islamic certification, halal standards, and regional transit timelines.

• Dedicated account manager for every project — a single point of contact for all inquiries.

We will develop the optimal solution for your business, taking into account the type of containers, their quantity, and the required storage duration. The storage yards are located near key depots and are conveniently positioned for subsequent shipment to Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha, or any other destination across the Middle East. 

*The information on this page does not constitute a public offer.

*My Containers is a partner of My Way.