Ocean Freight Route

RotterdamXiamen

RTM
CNXMN
Distance
5,063 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

RT
Origin Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive deep-water berths capable of accommodating ULCV ships
  • Advanced container terminals with semi-automated stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Integrated hinterland access via extensive rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • Large-scale liquid bulk and LNG facilities with dedicated storage and pipeline connections

Key Exports

Refined petroleum products and chemicalsMachinery and industrial equipmentAgricultural products and foodstuffsContainers with mixed manufactured goodsSteel, metals, and construction materials

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with European Union dual-use and sanctions regulations, covering end-use and end-user checks

CN
Destination Port

Xiamen

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax ships
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry 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 timely submission of manifests.

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