General Import and Export Freight Service Guide for Zhangzhou
I. City Introduction
1.1 Geographical Location
Zhangzhou, located in the southern part of Fujian Province, is adjacent to the Taiwan Strait. It serves as a significant transportation hub in southern Fujian, with a well – developed transportation network. The city is connected to major domestic cities through national highways like G324 and high – speed railways such as the Xiamen – Shenzhen High – speed Railway. This advantageous location not only facilitates domestic transportation but also serves as a vital link for international trade logistics, especially for cross – strait trade.
1.2 Economic Characteristics
Zhangzhou has a diversified economic structure. The agricultural industry is one of its mainstays, with the production of fruits (such as longan, litchi, and bananas), vegetables, and flowers being highly developed. The city is also known as the “Flower City of China” due to its large – scale flower cultivation and export. In addition, the manufacturing industry covers a wide range of sectors, including petrochemicals, machinery manufacturing, and food processing. In recent years, the e – commerce and modern logistics industries have grown rapidly, driving the increasing demand for import and export freight services.
1.3 Administrative Districts and Freight – related Areas
- Xiangcheng District: As the core urban area of Zhangzhou, it is a commercial and service center. It is home to many trading companies and e – commerce platforms. The district mainly exports high – value – added products from the service industry, such as e – commerce – related digital services, and some high – end handicrafts.
- Longwen District: With a growing industrial base, it focuses on the development of emerging industries such as new energy and high – tech manufacturing. It exports products like new – energy – related components and high – tech equipment, and imports advanced production technologies and key components.
- Longhai District: It has a strong industrial foundation, especially in the petrochemical and food processing industries. The district exports a large amount of petrochemical products and processed food, and imports raw materials for petrochemical production and high – quality food ingredients.
- Changtai District: Known for its beautiful natural scenery and ecological resources, it develops ecological agriculture and tourism – related industries. It exports agricultural products with ecological and green features, such as organic fruits and vegetables, and tourism – related handicrafts. It also imports some advanced tourism facilities and equipment.
- Yunxiao County: Specializes in the production of fruits and agricultural products. The county exports a large quantity of fresh fruits, dried fruits, and processed agricultural products. It imports agricultural production materials and advanced fruit – preservation technologies.
- Zhangpu County: With rich marine resources and a large – scale agricultural planting area, it exports marine products such as seafood and aquaculture products, as well as agricultural products like vegetables and flowers. It imports advanced aquaculture technologies and marine – product processing equipment.
- Zhao’an County: Focuses on the development of the food processing and light – industry sectors. It exports processed food, daily – use light – industrial products, and handicrafts. It imports raw materials for food processing and production equipment for the light – industry.
- Dongshan County: Famous for its beautiful beaches and rich fishery resources, it is a major exporter of fishery products. The county also develops tourism – related industries. It exports fresh and processed seafood, and tourism – related souvenirs. It imports fishing vessels and advanced fishing and seafood – processing technologies.
- Nanjing County: With a long – standing cultural heritage and rich forest resources, it exports handicrafts with local cultural characteristics, forest products, and some agricultural products. It imports advanced wood – processing equipment and cultural – product design concepts.
- Pinghe County: Specializes in the production of fruits, especially honey pomelos. The county exports a large number of honey pomelos and other fruits. It imports advanced fruit – cultivation technologies and fruit – packaging equipment.
- Hua’an County: Rich in mineral resources and forest resources, it is mainly engaged in the mining and processing of minerals and the production of forest products. It exports mineral products and high – quality lumber, and imports advanced mining and forest – product processing equipment.
II. Port and Airport Information
2.1 Ports / Sea Freight
2.1.1 Port Selection
Zhangzhou mainly relies on Zhangzhou Port for international trade. It also has cooperation with neighboring Xiamen Port. Through a combination of road, railway, and inland waterway transportation, it establishes convenient connections with these ports.
2.1.2 Port Information
- Zhangzhou Port: It has multiple berths, including container berths and bulk – cargo berths. Equipped with advanced loading and unloading equipment, it can handle various types of goods efficiently. The port has complete warehousing facilities and a relatively fast customs – clearance process, which is conducive to the smooth progress of international trade.
- Xiamen Port (co – operation): As a large – scale comprehensive port in the region, Xiamen Port has deep – water berths and a world – class cargo – handling system. It offers a wide range of shipping services and has a high – efficiency logistics support system, which can meet the diverse needs of Zhangzhou’s import and export trade.
2.1.3 International Routes
- Asia: There are regular shipping services to major Asian ports such as Keelung in Taiwan, China, and Bangkok in Thailand. Export products mainly include agricultural products, light – industrial products, and handicrafts. Imported products are mainly high – tech components, advanced production equipment, and high – quality raw materials.
- Europe: Regular liner services reach ports like Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Hamburg in Germany. Zhangzhou exports high – value – added products from the manufacturing and agricultural – product – processing industries.
- North America: Shipping connections have been established with ports such as Los Angeles in the United States and Vancouver in Canada. The transported products cover a wide range, including industrial products, agricultural products, and some emerging industrial products.
2.2 Air Freight
Zhangzhou does not have a dedicated international airport. It mainly relies on Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport and Fuzhou Changle International Airport. These airports have strong air – freight capacities, capable of handling high – value and time – sensitive goods. Local logistics companies cooperate with these airports to provide door – to – door air – freight services, ensuring the timely delivery of goods such as high – tech products, fresh agricultural products, and high – value handicrafts.
2.3 Inland Transportation Modes
- Road Transportation: The road network in Zhangzhou is well – developed, with national highways, provincial roads, and expressways criss – crossing the city. It is suitable for short – distance and small – batch cargo transportation. Logistics enterprises can provide door – to – door services, which is very convenient for the transportation of small – scale goods, especially in the distribution of consumer goods and handicrafts within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Railway Transportation: The Xiamen – Shenzhen High – speed Railway and other railway lines pass through Zhangzhou, providing convenient transportation for large – batch and long – distance cargo. The railway can be seamlessly connected with sea freight, facilitating the transportation of large – scale industrial products and raw materials to and from ports.
- Inland Waterway Transportation: Zhangzhou makes use of some local rivers and canals for transportation. It mainly transports bulk goods such as building materials and some agricultural products, playing a certain role in connecting inland areas and promoting regional trade.
III. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
3.1 Cost – related
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