Ocean Freight Route

ChennaiXiamen

INMAA
CNXMN
Distance
2,246 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

IN
Origin Port

Chennai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several container berths equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Specialized automobile and Ro-Ro handling facilities for finished vehicles
  • Integrated rail sidings connecting to the Indian Railways network for inland container movement
  • Upgraded container freight stations and off-dock yards supporting customs clearance and consolidation

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive componentsTextiles and garmentsLeather products and footwearEngineering goods and machineryChemicals and pharmaceuticals

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Indian Customs regulations, including electronic shipping bill filing and prior documentation submission.

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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