[1] The port is home to 40 shipping companies who have launched around 130 international container routes.

[4] The Port of Shenzhen is part of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, an initiative by China to increase investment and encourage economic collaboration along the historic routes of the maritime Silk Road.

[2] Shenzhen's western port area is located to the east of Lingdingyang in the Pearl River Estuary, consisting of a deep water harbor with natural shelters.

[2] The eastern port area is situated north of Mirs Bay (also known as Dapeng Bay), where the harbors are broad and calm; it is claimed to be the best natural harbor in South China.

[7] It includes six regular high-speed ferry routes to and from the Hong Kong International Airport, Central, Hong Kong, the Macau Outer Harbor, Taipa, Macau, Zhuhai, and Wai Lingding Island.