Core Points - Guangzhou Port has successfully passed the national acceptance for the expansion of its open ports, including Pazhou Terminal, Lantau Island, and Sanmen Island anchorage [1][2] - The port has evolved from a feeder port to a comprehensive hub port for foreign trade, becoming the largest in South China [1] - The expansion will enhance both passenger and cargo services, including a new cross-border waterway service to Hong Kong and Macau [1] Summary by Sections - **Port Development**: Since the 1980s, Guangzhou Port has opened various terminals and has developed into a key hub for international trade [1] - **Pazhou Terminal**: Opened for trial operation on April 14, 2023, with 5 berths and a daily capacity of 3 to 6 round trips for cross-border passenger services, handling over 34 million passengers and 7,400 vessels since its trial [2] - **Anchorage Areas**: Lantau Island and Sanmen Island anchorages are used for transshipment and offloading, with increasing traffic due to the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [2]