Haikou Xin Port, Maritime port in Haikou, China
Haikou Xin Port is a port at the mouth of the Nandu River in Haikou, the capital of China's Hainan Island. It has several berths and handles both freight and passenger traffic.
The port was founded in 1925 and was gradually expanded over the following decades. Works in the 1970s deepened the waterways and increased storage capacity.
The port serves as a hub for seafood trading, where fishing boats unload their catch daily for processing and distribution. This maritime trade shapes the routines of dock workers and merchants who have built their livelihoods around these waters.
The port is open and exposed to the wind, so wearing an extra layer is a good idea when visiting the waterfront. Connections to other coastal cities run regularly, and arriving early gives more flexibility.
The port sits right where the Nandu River meets the sea, meaning ships must navigate both river currents and tidal flows at the same time. This makes docking here more demanding than at a standard open-sea port.
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