Port of Xiamen (CNXMG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Xiamen (UN/LOCODE CNXMG) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in China, on the Taiwan Strait. It sits at 24.4500° N, 118.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Taiwan Strait; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- China
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Xiamen
Where is Port of Xiamen located?
Port of Xiamen is a seaport located in China, on the Taiwan Strait. Its coordinates are 24.4500° N, 118.0667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Xiamen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Xiamen is CNXMG — country code CN, location code XMG.
How deep is Port of Xiamen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Xiamen has a channel depth of about 9.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Xiamen?
Port of Xiamen reports a maximum draft of 17.5 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 61.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Xiamen require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Xiamen.
What type of harbor is Port of Xiamen?
Port of Xiamen is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Xiamen have?
Port of Xiamen is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Xiamen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #57870), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →