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Port of FOSHAN

CNFOS🇨🇳China

Port Location

About Port of FOSHAN

Foshan is a port located in the Pearl River Delta region of China. It serves as a cargo handling facility for the surrounding industrial area.

Background
Foshan or Fatshan is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong Province, China. The entire prefecture covers 3,848 km2 (1,486 sq mi) and had a population of 9,498,863 as of the 2020 census. The city is part of the western side of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, a conurbation housing 86,100,000 inhabitants, making it the biggest urban area of the world.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11524246 →
Wikidata
Q34412 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.foshan.gov.cn →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CNFOS
Country
🇨🇳China
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
South China
Latitude
22.9970°
Longitude
113.0719°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of FOSHAN?+
The approach to FOSHAN is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 2 Rear Lighthouse at 22.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 2 Front (22.2 NM ENE), Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 1 Rear (22.3 NM ENE), Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) Range No. 1 Front (22.4 NM ENE), Dàháozhōu (Huángpǔ Gǎng) West Side Range Rear (23.1 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of FOSHAN on?+
The Port of FOSHAN is situated on the South China Sea in CN. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of FOSHAN?+
You can track vessels near FOSHAN (CNFOS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CNFOS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of FOSHAN?+
The Port of FOSHAN operates in the UTC+8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.