Tianjian Port is the second biggest port in China, only second to Shanghai Port. It is 5 kilometers away from TEDA. As the fastest growing port in China, Tianjin Port has exceptionally impressive handling capabilities. Over 40 liner trade routes connect it with over 300 ports in 170 countries and regions. The port area is nearly 200 square kilometers. The port can accommodate ships of 7 to 10 tons. It has over 140 berths of all kinds, including 8 container berths. Annual throughput is 1 million standardized containers. In December of 1997, Tianjin Port was certified by BSI of the United Kingdom and by China Ship ISO9002-GB/T19002. Tianjin Port is the only port that has been certified both internationally and domestically.