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Xiamen
China
CNXMN
No Data
K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 11m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Xiamen is often overlooked in favor of Shanghai and Shenzhen, but it serves as a critical gateway for Taiwan Strait trade and Southeast Fujian province. Its congestion levels are typically lower than the top-tier Chinese ports, making it a viable alternative for Fujian-destined cold chain cargo.

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Customs Reality at Xiamen
7d
Published free time
4d
Effective free time

Same GACC regime.

Demurrage: $20/TEU/day · Detention: $14/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Same GACC-wide issues

Known Holds

All imported food
GACC Decree 280 transition
Verify CIFER registration.
Alternative Ports to Xiamen

If disruption makes Xiamen unviable for your cargo

ShenzhenCNSHE
Save $30/TEU
350 nm away+6h wait
Works for: More direct services. Better reefer infrastructure.
Not for: Fujian consignees.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Jul-Oct (Typhoon)
Xiamen is in the typhoon belt. Port closures during typhoon passage.
Standard typhoon monitoring and genset planning.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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