Q&A for Maritime Operations During the BRICS Summit

Q1: What is the influence on maritime transport of the traffic-reduction during the BRICS Summit?

A: According to the latest news authorized by Xiamen Traffic Police, container trailers will be greatly restricted in time and area during the conference,

(1) From 0:00 A.M. of August 31, 2017 to 12:00 P.M. of September 6, 2017, for trucks with the wagon pass, they are allowed to drive on the designated routes (area) in and outside the islandonly within the period from 10:00 P.M. to the following morning at 5:00.

(2) From 0:00 A.M. of August 31, 2017 to 12:00 P.M. of September 6, 2017, for trucks without the wagon pass, they are allowed to drive on the designated routes (area) only outside the island within the period from 10:00 P.M. to the following morning at 5:00.

For more information, you could check through the Wechat ID: XMITCC and the website (Click here) of Xiamen Traffic Police.

Q2: Is there anything we should pay attention to, if we export before and after the conference?

A2: A week before and after the traffic-reduction ( i.e. from August 24 to August 30 & from September 7 to September 16), there may be small peak of shipment. Therefore we suggest that you make the trailer and space arrangement in advance.

Q3: During the conference, due to the traffic-reduction, what if containers need to gate in terminal in advance?

A3: During the period, if containers need to gate in terminal in advance, please ask truckers to apply on the terminal’s websites. Our company has communicated with terminal companies, and terminals will give replies for the applications. If you face any problems during the applications, please contact with our customer service representatives for help. Our company’s BRICS hotline is available in the website Terminal’s contact information is as below,

Terminals / Hotline / Emails
Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal / 0592-7799849 /
Xiamen International Container Terminal / 0592-6898691 /
Haitian Terminal / 0592-5829318 /
Hairun Terminal / 0592-5833976 /
Xinhaida Terminal(domestic trade
) / 0592-6209350 /
Haitong Termianl（domestic trade） / 0592-2335376 /

Q4.: During the conference, due to truckers’ capacity restraints, what if our company needs to pick up containers after 10:00 P.M.?

A4: From August 21 to September 10, container depots run 24h per day, without reservations and night operation surcharge. Container depot 24h service hotlines are as below,

container depots /24H duty hotlines / Island / Haicang
Xiamen Xin Sanly Container Technical Services / -Null- / 6896010
Sinotrans Xiamen / 5613743 / 6884815
Xiamen IIG Tidak / 5677274 / 6893308
Xiamen Port Logistics / 5824857 / 2335828

Q5:During the conference, due to the traffic reduction, if containers need to be picked up in advance, can O/B DND fee be waived?

A5:For schedule during the conference, our company will apply for free DND extension for all shipments. Detailed DND information can be checked in the website

Q6: Because of production problems, shippers have to load cargoes during the traffic reduction. Are there any other schemes to arrange shipments?

A6: During the traffic reduction, truckers have to gate in terminals by following the rules. In addition, shippers can also choose to use our local feeder services from Quanzhou\Fuzhou\Dongshan to Xiamen terminals.

Q7: What if import shipments arrived in Xiamen during the conference?

A7: For foreign trade import shipments, we suggest customers prepare custom clearance in advance and pick up the laden containers by following the traffic restrictions. For domestic import cargoes, we suggest customers try to pick up containers in time, to avoid port congestions.

Q8: If there are import cargoes from Quanzhou port (or Zhangzhou port) temporarily distributing to Zhangzhou(Quanzhou) area, what do I need to pay attention to?

A8: Under the effect of the traffic restrictions in Xiamen, original routes that go through Xiamen area need to take a detour, so please confirm the relevant rate change circumstance in advance. Recommended travel routes can be found in:

Q9: During the BRICS, if we need help, how should we contact your company?

A9: In order to reduce the negative influence of the conference to all shippers, we set up a BRICS service hotline, and the collected terminals and depots 24H service hotlines were published in the website