Xiamen
Port profile for the China freight corridor.
TL;DR: Fujian province's gateway — the closest major Chinese port to Taiwan and a solid niche origin for southern-China light industry.
Key specifications
Throughput and draft figures are indicative and change year to year. Confirm current figures with the port authority before relying on them.
Hinterland
Fujian province — footwear, textiles, ceramics, electronics and light manufacturing.
Routes from this origin
No routes published for this port yet.
What most guides skip
Xiamen is a niche origin for Gulf freight: smaller than Shanghai or Shenzhen but strategically placed for Fujian's footwear, textile and ceramic exporters, and it is the closest major mainland port to Taiwan. If your supplier is Fujian-based, Xiamen can cut inland logistics cost meaningfully versus routing through Shenzhen.
Frequently asked questions
Is Xiamen a viable origin for Gulf freight?
Yes, for Fujian-based suppliers. It is smaller than Shanghai/Shenzhen with fewer direct Gulf sailings, but it cuts inland trucking for Fujian light-industry goods and offers regular transshipment options.
What does Xiamen specialise in?
Footwear, textiles, ceramics, electronics and other Fujian light manufacturing, plus a growing role in cross-strait trade with Taiwan.
Is Xiamen a viable origin for Gulf freight?
Yes, for Fujian-based suppliers of footwear, textiles and ceramics. It has fewer direct Gulf sailings than Shanghai or Shenzhen and usually requires transshipment, but it cuts inland trucking for Fujian light industry.
Key takeaways
- ≈12m TEU throughput; the gateway for Fujian province.
- Closest major mainland port to Taiwan.
- Strong for footwear, textiles, ceramics and light manufacturing.
- Niche but cost-effective origin for Fujian-based suppliers.
Port authority & customs sources
- World Bank — Trade & Logistics Data organization
Port facts are indicative and change over time. Always confirm current operational details with the relevant port authority before making commercial decisions.
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