Port of Xiamen

Introduction, Major Towns Near, Port Detail

The Port of Xiamen is a multi-purpose seaport located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China. It is the fourth busiest seaport in China and the most active in the province. The port is located on Xiamen Island and faces the Taiwan Strait. Significant towns near Xiamen port include Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Fuzhou. The Port of Xiamen is a deep-water port with a natural deep-water harbor. The port is an essential gateway for trade between China and Taiwan.

Xiamen port is one of China’s busiest ports, handling a large volume of cargo and passenger traffic. The port is well-equipped with modern facilities and infrastructure. The port handles a large volume of container traffic. It has an annual cargo throughput capacity of 100 million tons and a container throughput capacity of 2.6 million TEU. Xiamen port is also a popular tourist destination, with many cruise ships docking at the port each year.

Export /Import requirements

The requirements for exporting and importing goods through Xiamen Port are as follows:

  1. For goods exported from Xiamen Port, the following documents are required: (1) Commercial invoice; (2) Packing list; (3) Bill of lading or air waybill; (4) Certificate of origin; and (5) Insurance policy or certificate.
  2. For goods imported through Xiamen Port, the following documents are also required: (1) Commercial invoice; (2) Packing list; (3) Bill of lading or air waybill; (4) Certificate of origin; and (5) Insurance policy or certificate.

1 - Address127 Dongdu Road Xiamen, Fujian 361012 China

2 - Port AuthorityXiamen Port Authority

3 - Phone86 592 561 4889

4 - Fax86 592 561 2682

5 - Email[email protected]

6 - Coordinates24º 26′ 24” N, 118º 5′ 9” E

7 - Decimal24.4400015, 118.0858565

8 - UN/LOCODECNXMN

9 - Port TypeSeaport

10 - Port SizeMedium

11 - Websitewww.portxiamen.com.cn

12 - TerminalYes

Informations
Port Detail

Inland port

Entrance Restrictions

Mean tide5 feet

Tide

Overhead Limit

Swell

Water Depth

Channel31 – 35 feet 9.4 – 10 meters

Cargo Pier11 – 15 feet 3.4 – 4.6 meters

Mean Tide

Anchorage36 – 40 feet 11 – 12.2 meters

Oil Terminal21 – 25 feet 6.4 – 7.6 meters

Harbor Characteristics

Harbor SizeSmall

ShelterGood

Max Vessel SizeOver 500 feet in length

Harbor TypeCoastal Natural

Turning Area

Informations
Pilotage

Compulsory

Available

Advisable

Local Assist

Supplies

Provisions

Fuel Oil

Deck

Water

Diesel Oil

Engine

Lifts & Cranes

0-24 Ton Lifts

25-49 Ton Lifts

50-100 Ton Lifts

100+ Ton Lifts

Fixed Cranes

Mobile Cranes

Floating Cranes

Loading & Unloading

Wharves

Med Moor

Ice

Anchor

Beach

Tugs

Assist

Salvage

Quarantine

Pratique

Deratt Cert

Port Services

Longshore

Electrical Repair

Steam

Electrical

Navigation Eq

Repairs, Drydock & Other Services

Ship Repairs

Marine Railroad

Drydock Size

Garbage Disposal

Dirty Ballast

Communications

Telephone

Radio

Air

Telegraph

Radio Tel

Rail

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Ocean

Economical, Efficient and
Environmental-friendly
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Air

Speedy, cost-effective
and Highly reliable
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Land

Door to door, low risk and
flexible
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Customs

Expert brokerage
assistance