The Study On The Importance And Functions Of The Port "Taicang" In Shanghai Shipping Center

Taicang Port is adjacent to Shanghai and the most developed region of Jiangsu Province-Su Xi Chang area. It forms the container transportation ports group with Shanghai Port and Ningbo Port. The paper analyzes the economic situation and transportation level of the hinterland of Taicang Port, then forecasts the container transportation demand.Based on the analysis of relationship of Taicang Port and neighbor ports, the paper studies the trend of container transportation demand. Among which emphasizes on the role of Taicang port in Shanghai international shipping center.