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Port of Taicang (CNTAC)

Track any container moving through Taicang and see the port's real activity: carriers calling, scheduled connections, and a measured congestion signal. Four independent lenses on every shipment.

The fastest way to follow a container through Taicang is to enter your reference at trackingmcp.com/ports/cntac. TrackingMCP detects the carrier and format, then shows carrier milestones, live vessel position, the published schedule, and a forecast ETA on one screen; DCSA-normalised across 241+ ocean lines.

Any carrier calling Taicang: we detect the line and format automatically.

Taicang port activity & congestion signal

observed 2 October 2026
Signal level
Mild
AIS port-call signal
7-day throughput
101.4%
of typical baseline
Port calls
139
last 7 days
Daily port-call activity vs baseline

Daily signal, 9 July 2026 to 7 October 2026; dashed line marks the port's typical baseline.

As of 2 October 2026, port-call throughput at Taicang was 1% above its typical baseline, on 139 calls in the trailing 7 days. Derived from AIS port-call observations; inside the tracker this signal refreshes continuously and feeds each shipment's ETA-at-risk flag.

Carriers calling at Taicang

3 lines

Taicang appears in 739 scheduled port calls in TrackingMCP's sailing database (January 2025 to March 2028 schedule window), with 3 carriers we track calling the port. Track any of them by container, bill of lading, or booking number.

Ports connected with Taicang

by scheduled sailings

Demurrage & detention free time in China

free-time clock
Every import container discharged at Taicang starts a free-time clock: the calendar days before demurrage (box still in the terminal) or detention (box kept out too long) charges begin. Free days are set by each carrier's tariff for China. Look up the published figures on the China free-time reference →, and TrackingMCP alerts you before the clock runs out.

Port of Taicang FAQ

6 questions
What is the UN/LOCODE for the Port of Taicang?

CNTAC. The five-character UN/LOCODE (CN for China, plus TAC) identifies Taicang in carrier schedules, booking confirmations, and tracking feeds worldwide.

How do I track a container through Taicang?

Enter your container number, bill of lading, or booking reference in the search box above. TrackingMCP auto-detects the carrier and format, then returns live carrier events, the vessel's AIS position, and a forecast ETA. Your first shipment is free, no account needed to start.

Which shipping lines call at Taicang?

CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk are the carriers with scheduled sailings calling Taicang in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

Is the Port of Taicang congested right now?

As of 2 October 2026, AIS port-call data put Taicang's 7-day throughput 1% above its typical baseline, on 139 port calls in 7 days; the signal level reads mild. Signals refresh continuously inside the tracker; this page shows the snapshot from its last build.

Which ports connect with Taicang?

Rotterdam, Antwerp, Shanghai, Tokyo, Ningbo, Tanjung Pelepas see the most scheduled sailings to and from Taicang in TrackingMCP's sailing database.

How much demurrage and detention free time applies at Taicang?

Free time is set by each carrier's tariff for China, not by the port. The TrackingMCP free-time reference lists published demurrage and detention free days for China by carrier, and the tracker watches the free-time clock on every shipment.

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