Shiqiao (CNPNY)

The port of Shiqiao is mainly for the handling of general cargoes, small containers and bulk cargoes. It has a shoreline of 12km, a water area of 24,000mІ and a land area of 36,000mІ .

The port of Shiqiao is located to the SE of Guangzhou, on the middle reaches of Shiqiao Fairway on the Zhujiang (Pearl) River Delta.

Affected by flood and tide, the port is subject to semi-diurnal tide. The flood season is between May and Sep and the dry season is between Nov and Apr. The velocity of flow is 1.5 to 1.7kts and is 3kts during the flood season.

Prevailing wind: SE'ly with a wind velocity of 9.7kts and the max of 34kts. Typhoons occur SE'ly between Jul and Sep with the max wind force of 12. Navigation of ships and operations in the port are affected. Rainfall: The monthly average rainfall is 400mm. The annual average rainfall is 151.7 days, mainly between May and Aug. Operations in the port are affected. Mist: Fog mainly occurs between Mar and Apr with a visibility of 15m, lasting continuously for approx 3 days. Operations in the port are affected.