UN/LOCODE Search
Find the 3-letter UN/LOCODE for any port or airport worldwide. Required for bills of lading, shipping instructions, and customs forms.
What is UN/LOCODE?
UN/LOCODE (United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations) is a 5-character code used to identify locations worldwide:
- First 2 characters = Country code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2)
- Last 3 characters = Location code (typically matches IATA airport code for airports)
- Example: USLAX = USA (US) + Los Angeles (LAX)
- Example: CNNGB = China (CN) + Ningbo (NGB)
Why it matters: UN/LOCODE is used in bills of lading, shipping instructions, customs declarations, and EDI messages. Using the correct code prevents routing errors and customs delays.
Search the Official UN/LOCODE Database
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) maintains the official database:
Search UN/LOCODE Database →
Common Chinese Origin Ports (UN/LOCODE)
| Port Name | UN/LOCODE | Region |
|---|
| Shanghai | CNSHA | East China |
| Ningbo | CNNGB | East China |
| Shenzhen (Yantian) | CNYAN | South China |
| Shenzhen (Shekou) | CNSHK | South China |
| Guangzhou (Nansha) | CNNSA | South China |
| Qingdao | CNTAO | North China |
| Tianjin (Xingang) | CNTXG | North China |
| Xiamen | CNXMN | Southeast China |
| Fuzhou | CNFOC | Southeast China |
| Hong Kong | HKHKG | South China (SAR) |
Common Destination Ports
North America
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Country |
|---|
| Los Angeles | USLAX | USA (West Coast) |
| Long Beach | USLGB | USA (West Coast) |
| New York / New Jersey | USNYC / USNWK | USA (East Coast) |
| Savannah | USSAV | USA (East Coast) |
| Norfolk | USORF | USA (East Coast) |
| Houston | USHOU | USA (Gulf) |
| Seattle / Tacoma | USSEA / USTIW | USA (NW) |
| Oakland | USOAK | USA (West Coast) |
| Chicago (rail hub) | USCHI | USA (Inland) |
| Vancouver | CAVAN | Canada |
| Montreal | CAYMQ | Canada |
| Toronto | CATOR | Canada |
Europe
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Country |
|---|
| Rotterdam | NLRTM | Netherlands |
| Hamburg | DEHAM | Germany |
| Antwerp | BEANR | Belgium |
| Felixstowe | GBFXT | United Kingdom |
| Southampton | GBSOU | United Kingdom |
| Bremerhaven | DEBRV | Germany |
| Le Havre | FRLEH | France |
| Barcelona | ESBCN | Spain |
| Valencia | ESVLC | Spain |
| Piraeus | GRPIR | Greece |
Middle East & Africa
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Country |
|---|
| Jebel Ali (Dubai) | AEJEA | UAE |
| Jeddah | SAJED | Saudi Arabia |
| Dammam | SADMM | Saudi Arabia |
| Durban | ZADUR | South Africa |
| Lagos | NGAPP | Nigeria |
| Mombasa | KEMBA | Kenya |
ASEAN & Asia
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Country |
|---|
| Singapore | SGSIN | Singapore |
| Port Klang | MYPKG | Malaysia |
| Penang | MYPEN | Malaysia |
| Laem Chabang (Bangkok) | THLCH | Thailand |
| Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) | IDTPP | Indonesia |
| Manila | PHMNL | Philippines |
| Ho Chi Minh (Cat Lai) | VNCLI | Vietnam |
| Haiphong | VNHPH | Vietnam |
Major Airports (IATA / UN/LOCODE)
| Airport | Code | Country |
|---|
| Frankfurt | FRA | Germany |
| Amsterdam Schiphol | AMS | Netherlands |
| London Heathrow | LHR | United Kingdom |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | LAX | USA |
| Chicago O'Hare | ORD | USA |
| New York JFK | JFK | USA |
| Dubai (DXB) | DXB | UAE |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | HKG | Hong Kong, China |
| Tokyo Narita | NRT | Japan |
| Seoul Incheon | ICN | Korea |