Tianjin Port – A Shipping Hub in North China Tianjin Port is located at the cross point of Beijing-Tianjin city band and Bohai Rim Economic Circle. It is among the best man-made ports in the world, connecting Northeast Asia to Central and West Asia. Tianjin Port has broad international connection. It has trade relation with more than 500 ports in over 180 countries and regions. The core activity of the Port involves cargo handling and processing. This comprehensive port handles many different varieties of cargoes, including dry and liquid bulk cargoes, general cargoes, containers, vehicles, and passengers. Tianjin Port operates 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Possessing specialized terminals for containers, iron ore, coal, crude oil and petrochemical products, steel, machinery, roll-on-roll-off vehicles, bulk grain as well as a terminal for international cruises. Tianjin Port is one of the most complete coastal ports in terms of functions in China. The service function of Tianjin Port is excellent. Its contribution to the regional economy is strong. It is the only port in China that has three Eurasia continental bridge passages. The Tianjin International Trade & Shipping Service Center is the largest “one stop service” shipping service center and digital port in China at present. The 5 marketing centers and 25 inland dry ports further improve the logistics network in the hinterland. Located at the south of Dongjiang Port of Tianjin Port, adjoining China’s largest free trade zone---Dongjiang Free Trade Zone is Tianjin International Cruise Home Port. It is the first home port in Northern China, and is the largest home port in East Asia. The Cruise Home Port can house two large cruise ships at the same time and accommodate half a million passengers each year. The water in the port is about 11.5 meters deep, which is capable of holding the world’s largest cruise ship. The Costa Romatica of Costa Cruise and Legend of the Seas of Royal Caribbean International Cruise have chosen Tianjin Port as their home port for their Asian cruise itineraries.