POCTA's shipyard is located in Suzhou , the heart of China 's burgeoning economic development. Known for millennia as the “ Venice of the Orient” for its many canals and gardens, Suzhou is just west of Shanghai , the new financial capital of the Far East and one of the most active shipping ports on the Pacific rim . POCTA's advantageous location in Suzhou , directly on the critical network of waterways that connect Shanghai and Suzhou , enables receipt of component parts and materials from around the world which are then used in the construction of each DeFever Yacht. Pocta's ideal location also enables convenient shipment of its finished yachts to the US and other international destinations. The city of Suzhou is also home to a vast array of international enterprises from computer box makers to drug companies. International trade, combined with the physical beauty of the land and the friendliness of the people, make Suzhou a center for commerce and a great place to visit for a factory tour.