Scientific prediction of the latest policy opportunities，demand characteristics，and port construction priorities faced by ports in the Yangtze River Delta is of great significance for the mid-term adjustment of the 14th Five Year Plan waterway transportation plan and the optimization of regional port and port construction priorities.This article focuses on analyzing the key policy opportunities related to the construction of ports in the Yangtze River Delta region，scientifically predicting the development trend and structural characteristics of cargo transportation demand in regional ports，and proposing the key points for port terminal construction in the Yangtze River Delta region.In the next three years，the key construction path for regional ports is to promote the upgrading and renovation of small and medium-sized ports and old ports，plan ahead with the construction of storage and transportation facilities behind the ports，advance the improvement of container port facilities and the subsequent development of shoreline resources，and orderly promote the construction of specialized ports for major equipment，commercial vehicles，etc.The relevant conclusions will have reference value for adjusting port planning in the Yangtze River Delta region and promoting the integrated development of regional ports.