🇨🇳 Zibo, China

Zibo is a city located in the Shandong province of China. It has a population of approximately 4 million people. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, Zibo is not directly located on the coast, but it is connected to the Yellow Sea through Qingdao, which is a major port city about 300 kilometers away. Zibo is known for its manufacturing industry, including the production of ceramics, glass, and chemicals, which may be of interest to shipowners and crewing companies involved in these sectors.