| Terminal Name | Berth Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | DWT Capacity | Max LoA (m) | Berth Type | Shore Cranes | Safe Working Load (SWL) | Main Cargo | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangjiagang Yongyu Terminal | Berth 1 | 250 | 12.5 | 50,000 | 220 | General Cargo | 3 | 40t | Steel, Timber | Operated by COSCO |
| Berth 2 | 300 | 13.0 | 70,000 | 250 | Bulk Cargo | 2 | 35t | Coal, Grain | Dedicated for bulk carriers | |
| Berth 3 | 200 | 11.0 | 30,000 | 180 | Container | 4 | 45t | Containers | Equipped with STS cranes | |
| Berth 4 | 280 | 12.0 | 60,000 | 230 | Multi-purpose | 3 | 50t | General, Ro-Ro | Handles project cargo | |
| Berth 5 | 270 | 12.8 | 80,000 | 240 | Container | 5 | 50t | Containers | Newly operational (2023) | |
| Zhangjiagang Huaxing Terminal | Berth A | 320 | 14.0 | 100,000 | 280 | Liquid Bulk | N/A | N/A | Oil, Chemicals | Dedicated tanker berth |
| Berth B | 240 | 12.0 | 50,000 | 210 | General Cargo | 2 | 30t | Steel, Cement | Operated by Sinotrans | |
| Berth C | 180 | 10.5 | 20,000 | 160 | Container | 3 | 40t | Containers | Feeder service | |
| Berth D | 310 | 14.5 | 120,000 | 290 | Liquid Bulk | N/A | N/A | LNG, Chemicals | Class-approved for hazardous cargo | |
| Zhangjiagang Changjiang Terminal | Berth 1 | 350 | 15.0 | 150,000 | 300 | Bulk & Liquid | N/A | N/A | Iron Ore, Crude Oil | Deep-water berth |
| Berth 2 | 400 | 16.0 | 200,000 | 330 | VLCC | N/A | N/A | Crude Oil | Requires 3 tugboats | |
| Zhangjiagang Jinshan Terminal | Berth 1 | 600 | 16.0 | 250,000 | 350 | Heavy Lift | 2 (Gantry) | 500t | Offshore modules | CCS-certified SWL |
Port Dolphins & Mooring Buoys
| Name | Type | Location | Max DWT | Usage | Safety Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin A1 | Mooring Dolphin | Near Yongyu Terminal | 50,000 | Supplementary mooring | SWL 75t |
| Buoy B2 | Mooring Buoy | Outer Anchorage | 100,000 | Waiting area | Yellow marker |
| Dolphin C3 | Breasting Dolphin | Changjiang Terminal | 200,000 | VLCC mooring | Requires tug assist |
| Buoy D4 | Emergency Buoy | Inner Anchorage | 30,000 | Storm contingency | Red flashing light |
| Dolphin E5 | Loading Dolphin | Jinshan Terminal | 150,000 | Heavy cargo transfer | 500t SWL certified |
Piers & Wharves
| Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) | Function | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangjiagang Public Wharf | 500 | 10.0 | General cargo handling | Daylight ops only |
| Changjiang Ro-Ro Pier | 400 | 12.0 | Vehicle logistics | Max 5° list during loading |
| Jinshan Heavy Lift Wharf | 600 | 16.0 | Offshore equipment | Prior notice required |
| Huaxing Container Pier | 450 | 13.5 | Dedicated container ops | No hazardous cargo |
| Yongyu Cold Chain Wharf | 300 | 11.5 | Refrigerated cargo | -25°C capability |
Lighterages
| Name | Capacity (DWT) | Usage | Operating Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighterage Zone 1 | 5,000 | Barge operations | 24/7 |
| Lighterage Zone 2 | 10,000 | Transshipment | 0600-2200 |
| Lighterage Zone 3 | 15,000 | Hazardous cargo transfer | 0800-1800 (MSA approval) |
| Emergency Lighterage Area | 20,000 | Disaster response | Activated by VTS |
Critical Safety Notices:
- Changjiang Terminal Berth 2: Mandatory tug escort for VLCCs (min. 3x 80t bollard pull)
- Lighterage Zone 3: IMDG Code compliance required for all hazardous transfers
- Dolphin E5: Dynamic load monitoring system in use – maintain <1m/s approach speed
- Jinshan Terminal: 48-hour advance notice for heavy lift operations
Navigational Advisory:
– Real-time berth availability through Zhangjiagang VTS (VHF Ch 08/16)
– Tide tables published daily by MSA Zhangjiagang Station
– Emergency contact: MSA Rescue Coordination Center (VHF Ch 16)
