Ocean Freight Route

XiamenDetroit

CNXMN
USDET
Distance
6,628 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between China and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

CN
Origin 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 Exports

Electronics and electrical equipmentMachinery and mechanical appliancesTextiles, garments, and footwearFurniture and home goodsStone products, building materials, and ceramics

Export Compliance

All exporters should adhere to Chinese customs regulations, including accurate HS classification and value declaration.

US
Destination Port

Detroit

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
  • Direct intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
  • Specialized facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
  • Year-round navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services

Key Imports

Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment

Import Regulations

Imports are governed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.

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