Port of Shanwei

CNSWE🇨🇳China

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About Port of Shanwei

Also known as: Shanwei Gang, shan wei gang, 汕尾港

Shanwei is a harbor located in China's Guangdong province, facing the South China Sea. It serves as a port for the region, handling various cargo types and accommodating different vessel classes.

Background
Shanwei, or Swabue, or also sometimes known as Hailufeng is a resort city in eastern Guangdong province, China. It borders Jieyang to the east, Meizhou and Heyuan to the north, Huizhou to the west, and looks out to the South China Sea to the south. It lies approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Shenzhen and most of the locals speak the Haifeng dialect, a variety of Southern Min.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1795927 →
Wikidata
Q59189 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.shanwei.gov.cn →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CNSWE
Country
🇨🇳China
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
CN-GD
Area
South China
Latitude
22.7595°
Longitude
115.3580°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Shanwei?

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The approach to Shanwei is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Shànwěi Gǎng Range Front Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SE. Other aids include Shànwěi Gǎng Range Rear (0.6 NM SE), Shànwěi Pier Range Front (1.5 NM NNW), Shànwěi Pier Range Rear (1.5 NM NNW), Zhǔgànyǔ (10.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Shanwei on?

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The Port of Shanwei 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 Shanwei?

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You can track vessels near Shanwei (CNSWE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Shanwei?

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The Port of Shanwei is a port in CN. Its UN/LOCODE is CNSWE — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CNSWE mean?

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The first two characters, CN, are the ISO country code for CN. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Shanwei?

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The Port of Shanwei 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.