Ocean Freight Route

BarcelonaXiamen

ESBCN
CNXMN
Distance
5,489 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

ES
Origin Port

Barcelona

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths supporting mainline container and Ro-Ro services
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Well-connected hinterland links via highway and rail to Catalonia and broader Iberian markets
  • Specialized cruise and passenger terminals separated from main cargo operations

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive componentsChemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and industrial equipmentFood and agricultural products (including wine and olive oil)Textiles, fashion, and consumer goods

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow European Union export control regulations, including dual-use goods under EU Regulation (EU) 2021/821

CN
Destination Port

Xiamen

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax ships
  • Modern container terminals with high-capacity quay cranes
  • Well-linked multimodal network with highway, rail, and barge connections to inland manufacturing zones
  • Up-to-date yard operations using RTGs and RMGs for container handling

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingChemicals and plasticsAgricultural products and foodstuffsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery, equipment, and industrial parts

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, including complete electronic declarations.

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