List of Container depots in China — My Containers Partners
For global importers regularly shipping goods from China, having a reliable container depot at the port of departure is not just a convenience — it is the foundation of stable logistics. The choice of depot determines processing times, cargo safety, and ultimately the predictability of the entire supply chain.
My Containers operates an extensive network of partner container depots across China — 39 depots in the country's largest ports and inland logistics hubs. This allows us to offer clients flexible solutions for container storage and handling in every key region of China.
In this article, we have compiled an overview of the main ports where our partners operate, so you can navigate the geography and capabilities with ease.
Overview of China's Port Infrastructure
China confidently maintains its leadership in global container trade. In 2025, total cargo turnover across the country's ports reached 183 billion tonnes. Today, more than 80% of the world's finished goods exports are processed here, with each port offering its own specializations and advantages.
For global cargo owners, the key factors when choosing a port include:
Geographic location — proximity to border crossings and major shipping routes to your destination market
Availability of depots for handling both laden and empty containers
Storage and repair capabilities, including reefer container facilities
Partner reliability and transparency of tracking systems
Our partner depot network covers all these requirements for importers across every continent.
Key Partner Ports in China
1. Shanghai — The Undisputed Global Leader in Container Shipping
The Port of Shanghai, including the deep-water Yangshan depot, is the undisputed leader of the global container market. In 2025, it handled 55.06 million TEU, representing a 6.9% increase over the previous year.
The port serves more than 1,500 routes connecting China to markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond. For our global clients, Shanghai offers both major international depots and specialized container depots for storage and repair. It serves as a primary departure point for shipments to Japan, as well as a consolidation hub for cargo destined for every region of the world.
https://my-market.mg/container-depot-shanghai-china
2. Ningbo-Zhoushan — The Powerhouse Hub on the East Coast
The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan consistently ranks among the top three largest ports in the world. In 2025, its volume reached 36.3 million TEU, with the highest annual growth rate among China's top 5 ports — 10.5%.
It is a critical node for multimodal transport (sea-river) and is especially in demand for automotive and electronics cargo. Our partners here are the largest logistics operators and container storage yards, serving as the primary gateway for trans-Pacific shipments to the United States and Canada.
https://my-market.mg/container-depot-ningbo-china
3. Shenzhen — The Southern Technology Gateway
Shenzhen is the premier port for exporting high-tech products from the Pearl River Delta. In 2025, the port handled 29.3 million TEU, demonstrating confident growth of 6.1% following a slight decline the previous year.
Our partners in Shenzhen include key depots such as Yantian (YICT), Shekou (SCT), and Chiwan (CCT), along with numerous storage depots including specialized reefer yards. The port is a strategic departure point for shipments to African markets including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt.
https://my-market.mg/container-storage-shenzhen-china
4. Qingdao — The Northern Leader with World-Class Automation
Qingdao is the largest port in Northern China. In 2025, it processed 34.2 million TEU with growth of 6.3%. It is renowned for its fully automated depot, which in May 2025 set a new world efficiency record — 62.62 TEU per hour per crane.
For our clients, Qingdao is critical as the primary departure point for short-sea shipping routes to Japan and South Korea, with transit times of just 1–4 days. The port also serves as a major hub for Northeast Asian trade.
https://my-market.mg/container-depot-qingdao-china
5. Guangzhou (including Nansha) — The Southern Multimodal Hub
The Port of Guangzhou handled 28 million TEU in 2025, ranking 5th in the country. Its main modern cluster is the depot in the Nansha district. Nansha's capacity continues to expand: in 2025, Phase V construction was approved, adding four berths for 200,000-tonne vessels.
Guangzhou and Nansha serve as strategic gateways for shipments to the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran) and India (Nhava Sheva, Chennai, Mundra, Kolkata).
https://my-market.mg/container-depot-guangzhou-china
Other Key Ports & Inland Hubs
Beyond the "top five" leaders, our partner network includes dozens of other critical locations serving specific regional markets:
Tianjin — Strategic port serving Northern Chinese provinces and routes to Eastern Europe. A key hub for shipments to Poland, Czechia, Hungary, Romania, and the Balkans via China-Europe rail services. (https://my-market.mg/container-depot-tianjin-china)
Xiamen — Specializes in container shipping of textiles, electronics, and food products. An important hub for Southeastern Chinese provinces and the gateway for Latin American markets including Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Colombia. (https://my-market.mg/container-depot-xiamen-china)
Dalian — China's northernmost ice-free port, strategically important for Southeast Asian trade. Primary departure point for shipments to the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. (https://my-market.mg/container-storage-dalian-china)
Chongqing — China's largest multimodal hub in Southwest China and the operational center of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. Key departure point for China-Europe Railway Express services to Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. (https://my-market.mg/container-storage-chongqing-china)
Chengdu — Western China's largest dry port and railway hub. Strategic node for China-Central Asia routes serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. (https://my-market.mg/container-storage-chengdu-china)
Xi'an — China's largest dry port, assembling over 30% of all container trains bound for Europe. Home to the flagship Kazakhstan-China depot and direct services connecting to the UK via Duisburg and Rotterdam. (https://my-market.mg/container-storage-xian-china)
Why Work with the My Containers Network?
Broad coverage and choice of partner depots in China. 39 partner depots give you the flexibility to position containers exactly where it suits your logistics — whether you're shipping to New York, Lagos, Mumbai, São Paulo, or London.
Transparent terms. Direct contracts with depots allow us to offer fixed and competitive storage rates without intermediary markups.
Full service portfolio. At each of our partner depots, you have access not only to storage and transshipment, but also to container repair, reefer maintenance, cargo consolidation, pre-shipment inspections, and last-mile delivery coordination.
To get a current rate for your route or to check availability at a specific depot, simply submit an inquiry to our manager. We will select the optimal container storage option in China based on your routes.
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