Port of Shanghai
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Shanghai in China.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
Shanghai Ship Tracker & Vessel Activity
Use the live vessel map on this page to explore reported ship activity around Shanghai and the recorded East China Sea area. Public AIS data can help identify vessels operating near the port and connect visitors with available ship profiles.
Combine the live map with the nearby-port links and Ship-Tracker.org vessel database to explore maritime traffic around this port. AIS coverage and update intervals vary, so reported positions may be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable.
About Shanghai Port
Shanghai Port is a verified port location in China. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE CNSHG and the coordinates 31.3663600, 121.6147000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.
Port Location
The recorded position places Shanghai within East China Sea and the wider Central China maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.
Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.
Live vessel tracking near Shanghai
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Shanghai Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.
Nearby Ports
Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Qidong, Minhang, Taicang, Caojing, Haimen, Changshu. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.
Ports in China
Explore published port profiles across China in the Ship-Tracker.org port directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shanghai Port located?
The verified position is latitude 31.3663600 and longitude 121.6147000 in China.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Shanghai?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Shanghai is CNSHG.
Can I view vessels near Shanghai Port?
Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.
Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?
No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.
Which ports are near Shanghai?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Qidong, Minhang, Taicang, Caojing, Haimen, Changshu.
Sources & Data Notes
Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.