Ocean Freight Route

VancouverXiamen

CAVAN
CNXMN
Distance
5,307 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Canada and China.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CA
Origin Port

Vancouver

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Natural deep-water berths capable of handling Post-Panamax container vessels
  • Integrated on-terminal rail facilities connecting to Class I rail networks for transcontinental service
  • High-capacity container terminals with super-post-Panamax cranes
  • Well-developed bulk and breakbulk terminals for dry bulk and liquid bulk commodities

Key Exports

Forest products (lumber, pulp, paper)Coal and metallurgical coalGrain and agricultural productsPotash and other mineral fertilizersContainerized manufactured goods and machinery

Export Compliance

Shippers should ensure compliance with Canadian export control regulations, particularly for strategic goods and sensitive technologies.

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 complete electronic declarations.

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