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Port of OXFORD

USOXU🇺🇸USA

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About Port of OXFORD

This port is located on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Maryland, USA. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the waterway.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1330m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5433738 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USOXU
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-7
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
38.6830°
Longitude
-76.1726°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to OXFORD is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Choptank River Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Hooper Strait (6.6 NM NNW), Sharps Island (10.3 NM WSW), Bloody Point Bar (14 NM NW), Thomas Point Shoal (17.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of OXFORD?

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The Port of OXFORD is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of OXFORD?

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You can track vessels near OXFORD (USOXU) 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 USOXU on the live map.

Where is the Port of OXFORD?

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The Port of OXFORD is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USOXU — 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 USOXU mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. 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 OXFORD?

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The Port of OXFORD operates in the UTC-7 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.