Seaport · China
Port of Fang-Cheng
Fang-Cheng (China) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57745). It lies on the Gulf of Tonkin.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- China
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CNFAN
- World Port Index no.
- 57745
- Coordinates
- 21.75°N, 108.35°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Tonkin; South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- China
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 5.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 325.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 54.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 20.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 670 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 680 nm |
| Hai Phong | 110 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Fang-Cheng, with full port guides:
- Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port) · 10 nm
- Lach Huyen (Hai Phong) · 100 nm
- Hai Phong · 110 nm
- Guangzhou (Nansha) · 300 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Fang-Cheng
Where is Port of Fang-Cheng?
Fang-Cheng (China) lies on the Gulf of Tonkin, at about 21.75°N, 108.35°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Fang-Cheng?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CNFAN for Fang-Cheng. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Fang-Cheng?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 325.0 m, beam 54.0 m, draft 20.0 m for Fang-Cheng. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Fang-Cheng from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 670 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 110 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Qinzhou (Beibu Gulf Port), Lach Huyen (Hai Phong), Hai Phong.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Fang-Cheng?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Fang-Cheng through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.