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Xiamen boasts exceptional ports

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: June 1, 2023 L M S

Xiamen, China, is home to five exceptional ports that have demonstrated their commitment to green development and international health standards. All five ports, including the Xiamen International Cruise Center Terminal, the Haitian Terminal, the Haixiang Terminal, the Xiamen Offshore Container Terminal, and the Wutong Ferry, achieved scores of over 92 points in the public health core capability assessment conducted by the General Administration of Customs of China.

The Xiamen International Cruise Center Terminal, established in 2008, is a pioneer among China's major cruise home ports. It has gained World Health Organization (WHO) accreditation and serves as a pilot demonstration port for cruise transportation.

Similarly, the Haitian Terminal in the Dongdu Port Area operates an annual throughput capacity exceeding 3 million TEUs. The terminal plays a vital role in Xiamen Port's shipping connections to Taiwan, prioritizes green development, and adheres to strict health standards under the guidance of Dongdu Customs.

The Haixiang Terminal, established in 2019, Haixiang Terminal is equally dedicated to public health by investing in infrastructure and technological advancements to meet rigorous health standards and requirements.

At the forefront of maritime innovation, the Xiamen Offshore Container Terminal, established in 2008, is China's first fully automated container terminal with independent intellectual property rights. Leveraging cutting-edge 5G and BeiDou high-precision positioning technology, the terminal ranks among the country's first "Smart Ports".

Lastly, Wutong Ferry, the largest Cross-strait port in China, bolsters its public health core capabilities via active collaboration with partner organizations, showcasing its commitment to sustainable development and international health standards.

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A view of Xiamen Port. [Photo/Xiamen Daily]

Why Xiamen

  • About Xiamen

    Xiamen is one of the most economically competitive cities in China and was one of the first Special Economic Zones on the Chinese mainland. As a vice-provincial city independently listed on the State development plan, it has provincial-level authority in economic administration and local legislative power. In 2010, the Xiamen SEZ was expanded to cover the entire municipality. Today, Xiamen is a modern and international port city.

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