Port of Fuzhou shipping covers the second container gateway of Fujian province after Xiamen. The port handled about 3.85 million TEU and 345 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, and most export boxes load at the deep-water Jiangyin port area near Fuqing rather than in Fuzhou city. This guide explains the terminals, the cargo Fuzhou ships, China's export rules at the port and how to ship from Fuzhou to Dubai. We ship both from Fuzhou to Dubai and from Dubai to Fuzhou.
Port of Fuzhou: key facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Fuzhou, Fujian province, centre of the Fujian coast on the Taiwan Strait |
| Port code used by carriers | CNFOC (some listings show CNFZG; confirm on your booking) |
| Port operator | Fuzhou Port Group |
| Main container operator | Fuzhou Container Terminals (FCT), managed by PSA with Fujian Port Group |
| Container throughput 2025 | 3.845 million TEU, up 0.9% (Fujian government) |
| Total cargo 2025 | 345 million tonnes, up 3.1% |
| Foreign trade cargo 2025 | Over 100 million tonnes for the first time, up 8.8% |
| Productive berths | 185, of which 25 take ships over 100,000 tonnes (2024 figure) |
| Main container area | Jiangyin, Fuqing: 7 berths, 2,298 m quay, 17.5 m depth |
| Largest container ships | Up to 200,000 DWT at Jiangyin |
| Older city terminal | Qingzhou, Mawei: 3 berths, 11.5 m depth |
| Routes | About 80 domestic and international routes to over 40 countries and regions (2024) |
| Export customs | China Customs (GACC); export declared 24 hours before loading |
| Usual UAE discharge port | Jebel Ali, Dubai |
| Dubai to Fuzhou | China import declaration by the consignee or its broker within 14 days of the ship's arrival declaration |
Where is the Port of Fuzhou and what does it cover?
The Port of Fuzhou grew up on the Min River estuary, and the old docks at Mawei still sit on the river close to the city. The deep-water growth has moved to the open coast. In 2009 the Port of Fuzhou merged with the Port of Ningde to the north, so the port now covers bays from Ningde down to Fuqing.
Wikipedia lists nine port areas. The ones you are most likely to see on paperwork are these:
| Port area | Where | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Jiangyin (also called New Fuzhou Port) | Xinghua Bay, Fuqing, south of the city | Deep-sea containers, vehicles Ro-Ro, sea-rail |
| Minjiangkou (Mawei and the river) | Min River, east of the city | Older container terminal, near-sea and Taiwan services |
| Songxia | Coast east of Fuzhou | Bulk and general cargo |
| Luoyuan Bay | North of Fuzhou | Large bulk carriers, industry |
| Ningde areas (Sanduao and others) | Ningde, north Fujian | Bulk and industry |
| Pingtan | Pingtan island | Ferries and short-sea trade |
A simple rule: when a carrier quotes "Fuzhou" for a deep-sea service to the Gulf, the box almost always loads at Jiangyin. Jiangyin is a long truck drive from central Fuzhou, so your supplier should price the truck to Jiangyin, not to Mawei.
Should you load at Fuzhou or another Chinese port?
| Supplier location | Usual load port | When to compare another port |
|---|---|---|
| Fuzhou, Fuqing, Changle, Minhou | Fuzhou (Jiangyin) | When Fuzhou has no service on your sailing date |
| Ningde, Putian, Nanping, Sanming | Fuzhou | Compare with Xiamen for southern suppliers |
| Quanzhou, Xiamen, Zhangzhou | Xiamen | Rarely Fuzhou |
| Jiangxi | Fuzhou or Xiamen by rail, or a Yangtze port | When sea-rail costs less than trucking |
| Zhejiang, Shanghai | Ningbo or Shanghai | Almost never Fuzhou |
Fuzhou has fewer sailings than Shanghai, Ningbo or Xiamen, so check a backup sailing at Xiamen before you book.
Which terminals does the Port of Fuzhou have?
PSA runs four container terminals in Fuzhou with its partner Fujian Port Group. Three of them sit side by side at Jiangyin and one is at Mawei. Together they trade as Fuzhou Container Terminals (FCT).
The three PSA terminals at Jiangyin
Fuzhou International Container Terminal (FICT), Fujian Jiangyin International Container Terminal (FJCT) and Huafu (Fuzhou) Jiangyin Terminal Development (HFCT) hold a run of seven continuous berths at Jiangyin. This is Fujian's largest container terminal. In 2025 the port finished upgrading Jiangyin to take 200,000-ton container ships, and the Fujian government says the Jiangyin cluster now has capacity above 3 million TEU a year.
| FCT Jiangyin (FICT, FJCT, HFCT) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Container berths | 7, continuous |
| Quay length | 2,298 m |
| Maximum depth at chart datum | 17.5 m |
| Quay cranes | 16 |
| Area | 291 ha |
| Designed capacity | 4.2 million TEU a year |
| Main connections listed by PSA | Americas, South Asia, ASEAN |
| Address | Xin Jiang Road, Jiangyin, Fuqing |
The Fujian government reports that over 90% of export cargo at Jiangyin can be cleared the same day, using digital processing and automated inspection. That helps when your truck arrives close to the cut-off, but it does not replace complete papers.
Qingzhou terminal at Mawei
Fuzhou Qingzhou Container Terminal (FQCT) is on Luoxing Road in Mawei, on the river. It runs daily services to Taiwan and weekly services to Hong Kong and Japan. It is too shallow for the large ships that sail to the Gulf.
| Fuzhou Qingzhou Container Terminal | Detail |
|---|---|
| Container berths | 3 |
| Quay length | 519 m |
| Maximum depth at chart datum | 11.5 m |
| Quay cranes | 4 |
| Designed capacity | 850,000 TEU a year |
Cargo for Dubai can still start at Mawei when it moves on a feeder to a hub port. Check the terminal on the booking: Mawei and Jiangyin are far apart, and a truck sent to the wrong one misses the vessel.
How big is the port overall?
In 2024 Fuzhou had 185 productive berths: 90 for ships over 10,000 tonnes and 25 for ships over 100,000 tonnes. It can work two 200,000-ton container ships and three 300,000-ton bulk carriers at the same time. The World Bank and S&P Global's Container Port Performance Index ranked Fuzhou second worldwide in its edition covering 2020 to 2024, and the provincial government reports Fuzhou at the top of the 2025 edition.
Throughput figures differ by source. The Fujian government counts 3.845 million TEU for 2025. Lloyd's List, which ranks Fuzhou 63rd in its Top 100 Ports 2026, counts 3,595,600 TEU.
Which carriers and services call at Fuzhou?
Port listings name Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and ONE among the lines serving Fuzhou. Lloyd's List noted that alliance changes and the rerouting of mainline services held back Fuzhou's container growth in 2025. In practice many Fuzhou to Dubai bookings either load on a mainline service at Jiangyin or move on a feeder to a larger hub first. Which one you get changes the transit time and the number of times your box is handled.
[AMIR-FACT: our real transit time from Fuzhou (Jiangyin) to Jebel Ali, direct or via transshipment, and the carriers or services we usually book for Fuzhou cargo]
Forwarders' guides put export cut-offs at Fuzhou at about 24 to 48 hours before departure. Confirm the exact cut-off on each booking, because a missed sailing at a smaller port often means waiting a full week for the next one.
What cargo moves through the Port of Fuzhou?
Lloyd's List describes Fujian's industry as shifting toward bulkier exports such as new energy vehicles, wind power components and construction materials. The port has also drawn large chemical and battery makers, including Wanhua Chemical, Shenyuan New Materials and CATL, according to China Daily. For buyers in Dubai that means a mix of containers, vehicles and project pieces.
| Cargo | How it usually moves | What to plan |
|---|---|---|
| Textiles, garments, footwear | FCL or LCL from Jiangyin | Carton marks, LCL consolidation, UAE trademark checks |
| Cars and electric vehicles | Ro-Ro from Jiangyin, or cars in containers | Vehicle documents, battery DG rules, UAE conformity |
| Batteries and energy storage | Containers under DG rules | UN number, SDS, test summary, carrier acceptance |
| Chemicals and new materials | Containers, isotanks | DG classification, packaging inspection, terminal approval |
| Wind power and machinery parts | Flat rack, open top or breakbulk | Drawings, lifting points, road permits in the UAE |
| Building materials and stone | Heavy FCL in 20ft boxes | Payload limit, bracing, ISPM 15 wood packaging |
| Chilled and frozen food | Reefer containers | Set temperature, UAE food registration and labelling |
PSA also runs a cold chain business next to the port, Fujian PSA Cold Chain Supply Chain Solutions, which reefer buyers can ask their supplier about.
Shipping vehicles from Fuzhou
Jiangyin has become a vehicle export port. In March 2023 it handled its first Europe-bound shipment of new energy vehicles. In November 2025 three Ro-Ro ships worked one after another at Jiangyin and loaded 2,280 Chery Jetour vehicles in two days, opening a new route to South Africa and Tanzania.
For a car buyer in Dubai you have two options. Ro-Ro suits large batches when a car carrier calls Jebel Ali. Containers suit small batches and used cars, and keep each car sealed in a box until Dubai. Electric and hybrid vehicles carry lithium batteries, so they move under DG rules either way. Our Jebel Ali port guide explains vehicle handling at Terminal 4 on the Dubai side.
Shipping from Fuzhou to Dubai: FCL and LCL
Most cargo from Fuzhou to Dubai moves in containers into Jebel Ali. You have two main choices.
- FCL (full container load). You book a whole 20ft or 40ft box, stuffed at the factory and trucked to Jiangyin. It suits stone, tiles, vehicles in containers and larger orders.
- LCL (less than container load). Your cartons share a box with other shippers. Fuzhou has fewer LCL consolidation services than Xiamen or Ningbo, so some LCL cargo is trucked to a larger port and consolidated there.
Buying from several Fujian suppliers? Ask us to collect their cargo into one FCL, so you clear one shipment in Dubai. Our article on FCL vs LCL costs shows where the break-even point falls, and our sea freight service covers container types.
Sea-rail into Jiangyin
Fujian's first joint sea-rail dispatch centre opened at Jiangyin in 2025. It allows direct clearance between the port and the railway station and, the province says, cuts handling costs by 30 yuan per container. Rail suits suppliers in inland Fujian and Jiangxi who would otherwise truck long distances to the coast.
Plan around Lunar New Year. Fujian factories close, and cargo bunches before and after the holiday.
Breakbulk and project cargo from Fuzhou
Wind power components, machinery and steel structures from Fujian often do not fit a standard box. Pieces slightly over height or width usually go on flat racks or open tops on container ships, which gives you more sailings. Pieces too large for a flat rack move as breakbulk, and the vessel date then drives the whole plan.
Start with drawings, weights and centre of gravity for each piece, then confirm the Jiangyin berth and lashing plan with the carrier. Our break bulk and project cargo service handles the UAE end, including discharge and road permits.
Dangerous goods through the Port of Fuzhou
With battery makers and chemical plants near the port, a lot of Fuzhou cargo is dangerous goods: lithium batteries, energy storage units, electric vehicles, coatings and chemicals. These need extra steps before a carrier accepts them.
The local detail that matters is storage. PSA says its PSA Huilin Global Logistics site is the only licensed off-dock DG facility in Fuzhou, and it also acts as a consolidation centre. If your DG cargo needs to wait or be consolidated before loading, it has to go to a licensed site like this, not to an ordinary warehouse. Each terminal and carrier still decides which classes it accepts and how long a DG box may stay, so get acceptance before the truck is booked.
China Customs inspects the packaging used for exported dangerous goods. Since July 2024 a nationwide pilot lets qualified exporters ship several lots of the same batch after one on-site check, with classes 6.2 and 7 excluded. Sea DG moves under the IMDG Code, 2024 edition (Amendment 42-24), mandatory since 1 January 2026.
- UN number, proper shipping name, class and packing group.
- Safety Data Sheet for each product.
- China Customs packaging inspection results.
- Signed DG declaration and container packing certificate.
- Labels on packages and placards on the container.
At Jebel Ali some DG classes have strict time limits in the port, so the Dubai declaration should be ready before the vessel arrives. Our dangerous goods shipping team checks papers and carrier acceptance before you commit to a sailing.
Export customs at the Port of Fuzhou
Exports through Fuzhou are cleared by China Customs under the same national rules as any other Chinese port. In short:
- The consignor, usually your supplier, files the export declaration itself or through a customs broker.
- The declaration is made once the goods reach the customs supervision area and 24 hours before loading.
- The exporter must hold a Registration of Foreign Trade Operators and be recorded with customs, which can be done through the China International Trade Single Window.
What is specific to Fuzhou is speed at Jiangyin, where most export cargo clears the same day, and the two-way clearance between the port and the rail station for sea-rail boxes. If your supplier ships from inland by rail, ask whether the declaration is made at the station or the port, and make sure the value matches the invoice you give Dubai Customs.
Documents for a Fuzhou to Dubai shipment
| Document | Prepared by | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Supplier | China export declaration and Dubai Customs |
| Packing list | Supplier | Both customs authorities, the terminal and weight checks |
| China export declaration | Supplier or its broker | Export clearance before loading |
| Bill of lading | Carrier or forwarder | Title to the goods and release in Dubai |
| Certificate of origin | Issuing body in China | Dubai Customs declaration |
| DG papers, if any | Supplier | Carrier acceptance and port rules |
| Vehicle papers, if any | Supplier or manufacturer | Release and registration of vehicles in the UAE |
| UAE permit, if restricted | Consignee | Release of restricted goods in Dubai |
What happens when Fuzhou cargo arrives in Dubai?
Most Fuzhou cargo discharges at Jebel Ali, and some services reach Khalifa Port or Sharjah port. Dubai Customs takes the import declaration with the commercial invoice, the packing list, the certificate of origin and any permit from the authority that controls restricted goods, and the carrier releases the cargo against the bill of lading. Duty is 5% of the CIF value for most goods, with 50% on alcohol and 100% on cigarettes. To file you need a Dubai Customs business code, or a licensed clearing agent files with your authorisation.
Import VAT is 5%. If you are VAT-registered and have linked your customs registration number with the Federal Tax Authority, you report it on your VAT return instead of paying it at release. Otherwise it is paid before the goods are released. Our Jebel Ali guide covers terminals, trucking and declaration types at the Dubai end.
How to ship from Fuzhou to Dubai: step by step
- Agree the Incoterm with your supplier. FOB Fuzhou is usually simplest, because the supplier handles Chinese export clearance. Our Incoterms guide explains the options.
- Send us the cargo details: commodity, HS code, weight, volume or dimensions, supplier address, ready date and any DG.
- Get a quote and routing. We confirm the terminal (Jiangyin or Mawei), the sailing and whether it goes direct or via a hub.
- Check UAE permits for restricted goods, vehicles and food, and apply before the cargo sails.
- Book space. For DG, vehicles or out-of-gauge cargo we get carrier acceptance first.
- Release the empty, stuff and seal the container. For LCL, the supplier delivers cartons to the consolidation warehouse.
- The supplier or its broker files the export declaration, and the truck gates in at the right terminal before the cut-off.
- We check the draft bill of lading against the invoice and packing list.
- We prepare the Dubai declaration before arrival, so clearance is ready when the vessel berths.
- We arrange payment of the duty, VAT and local charges, collect the delivery order and deliver the cargo.
Our Dubai freight forwarding team runs the UAE end and works with your supplier on the Fuzhou side.
Air cargo from Fuzhou
For samples and urgent orders, Fuzhou Changle International Airport is the usual departure point. Batteries are dangerous goods by air too, with tighter limits than by sea. See our air cargo service for what we book as an IATA-approved agent.
How to ship from Dubai to the Port of Fuzhou
We also handle the other direction: shipping from Dubai to Fuzhou, from Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port or Sharjah into the Jiangyin or Mawei terminals. We book the space with the carrier, prepare the UAE documents and export clearance, and work with the consignee's customs broker in China. We have no office in China, so the Chinese import side stays with the consignee or its Chinese agent.
The UAE export side
- Export declaration. Dubai Customs handles export declarations through the same declaration service as imports, with the invoice, the packing list, the certificate of origin and any permit for restricted goods. We file it, or a licensed clearing agent does with the owner's authorisation.
- Goods made elsewhere. Goods that came into Dubai from another country and leave again still need a Dubai Customs declaration, and the bill of lading, invoice and certificate of origin must show their real origin.
- Pickup. We arrange the truck to Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port or Sharjah and gate the box in before the carrier's cut-off.
The China import side
- Who declares. The consignee files the import declaration itself or appoints a customs broker.
- Time limit. The declaration must be filed within 14 days of the declaration of arrival of the ship.
- Registration. The consignee must hold a Registration of Foreign Trade Operators and be recorded with China Customs. Customs records it within three working days once the materials are complete.
- Duty and taxes. The consignee pays the duty and import taxes due under China's tariff before release. Its broker confirms the HS code and rate before the cargo leaves Dubai.
- Send us the cargo details, the HS code, the Incoterm and the consignee's details in Fuzhou or Fujian.
- The consignee's broker confirms the import requirements, including any licence the goods need in China.
- We book space to Fuzhou, direct or through a hub, and confirm DG, reefer or out-of-gauge acceptance.
- We arrange pickup in the UAE, the Dubai Customs declaration and the gate-in before the cut-off.
- We check the draft bill of lading against the invoice and packing list, with the Chinese consignee named exactly as recorded with customs.
- We send the bill of lading and copies to the consignee's broker before arrival.
- The broker files the import declaration within the 14-day limit, and the consignee pays duty and taxes.
- The consignee collects the cargo at Jiangyin or Mawei and returns the empty within free time.
[AMIR-FACT: the carriers and hub we actually use from Jebel Ali to Fuzhou and our real port-to-port transit days in this direction]
What affects the cost of shipping from Fuzhou?
| Cost part | What moves it |
|---|---|
| Origin trucking or rail | Distance from the factory to Jiangyin, cargo weight, rail option |
| Origin port and export charges | Terminal handling, export declaration, LCL consolidation |
| Ocean freight | Direct or feeder service, container type, season, surcharges |
| Vehicles | Ro-Ro or container, number of units, battery DG handling |
| DG and out-of-gauge | DG surcharges, off-dock DG storage, flat rack premiums |
| Dubai charges and duty | Terminal handling, delivery order, 5% duty on CIF value |
| Delays | Demurrage and detention when free time runs out |
Ask every forwarder to quote the same scope to the same delivery point.
Checklist before you ship from Fuzhou
- Incoterm agreed and written in the contract.
- Load terminal confirmed: Jiangyin (FICT, FJCT, HFCT) or Qingzhou at Mawei.
- Backup sailing checked, since Fuzhou has fewer weekly departures.
- HS code confirmed and UAE duty checked.
- Invoice, packing list and draft bill of lading match on weights, pieces and consignee.
- For DG: SDS, packaging inspection results, DG declaration, carrier acceptance and a licensed storage plan.
- Lunar New Year closures built into the plan.
Common mistakes when shipping through Fuzhou
- Sending the truck to Mawei for a Jiangyin booking. The terminals are far apart and the box misses the cut-off.
- Assuming a direct sailing. Many Fuzhou services feed a hub first, which adds days and handling.
- Storing DG cargo in an ordinary warehouse before loading. It needs a licensed site.
- Undeclared batteries in electric vehicles, scooters or electronics. The carrier can reject or fine the shipment.
- Values that do not match. The Chinese export value and the Dubai invoice should agree.
Frequently asked questions
What is the port code for Fuzhou?
Carriers and port databases most often use CNFOC for the Port of Fuzhou in Fujian. Some listings show CNFZG, so confirm the code on your booking and bill of lading.
Where do containers load in Fuzhou?
Most deep-sea containers load at the Jiangyin port area in Fuqing, where PSA's FICT, FJCT and HFCT terminals share seven berths. The smaller Qingzhou terminal at Mawei handles near-sea services such as Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan.
How big is the Port of Fuzhou?
The Fujian government reports 3.845 million TEU and 345 million tonnes of cargo in 2025. Lloyd's List counts 3,595,600 TEU and ranks Fuzhou 63rd among world container ports.
How deep is the water at Jiangyin?
PSA lists a maximum depth of 17.5 m at chart datum along the 2,298 m Jiangyin quay. After the 2025 upgrade, Jiangyin can take container ships of up to 200,000 DWT.
Can I ship cars from Fuzhou to Dubai?
Yes. Jiangyin loads vehicles on Ro-Ro ships and in containers. Electric and hybrid cars carry lithium batteries and move under DG rules, and they need UAE conformity papers for release.
Can I ship dangerous goods from Fuzhou?
Yes. You need the UN number and class, an SDS, China Customs packaging inspection results, a DG declaration and carrier acceptance under the IMDG Code. Off-dock DG storage in Fuzhou must use a licensed facility.
Should I ship from Fuzhou or Xiamen?
Use the port nearest your supplier. Fuzhou suits Fuzhou, Fuqing, Ningde and northern Fujian. Xiamen suits Quanzhou, Xiamen and southern Fujian and has more sailings. Compare the total cost to your door, not only the ocean rate.
Can you handle shipping from Dubai to Fuzhou?
Yes. We book the space from Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port or Sharjah and clear the cargo out of the UAE. The consignee or its customs broker in China files the import declaration within 14 days of the ship's arrival declaration and pays the duty and taxes.
Get a quote for Port of Fuzhou shipping
Send us your supplier's location, cargo details and ready date, and we will come back with a routing and price from Fuzhou to Dubai. Use our freight rate inquiry form, or contact our team to talk through a vehicle, DG or project shipment first.
Sources
- PSA: Fuzhou Container Terminals factsheet, July 2026 (Jiangyin and Qingzhou facilities, DG facility, cold chain)
- China Daily Fujian: Fuzhou Port 2025 throughput, Jiangyin 200,000-ton terminal, sea-rail dispatch centre
- China Services Info: Fuzhou Port surpassed 100m tons in foreign trade (2025, chemical and battery investors)
- Fujian Provincial Government: Fuzhou Port 2026 figures, Jiangyin same-day clearance, CPPI
- China Services Info: Fuzhou Port global second for container port efficiency (berths, 2024 volume, routes)
- Lloyd's List: 63 Fuzhou (China), Top 100 Ports 2026
- Wikipedia: Port of Fuzhou (port areas, Ningde merger, operator)
- Worldports: Jiangyin Ro-Ro first voyage to South Africa and Tanzania (November 2025)
- Belt and Road Portal / Xinhua: Fuzhou Port sees first export of Europe-bound NEVs (March 2023)
- Cogoport: Port of Fuzhou (CNFOC), shipping lines served
- iContainers: Port of Fuzhou (port areas, alternative codes)
- Sino Shipping: Fuzhou (Jiangyin) export guide (cut-offs, sailing frequency)
- Shanghai Municipal Government: China customs registration and declaration rules
- CIRS: China customs batch inspection pilot for DG packaging (July 2024)
- IMO: IMDG Code 2024 edition (Amendment 42-24)
- Dubai Customs: FAQ (duty, business code, clearing agents)
- Shanghai Municipal Government: Import and export declaration (consignee or broker, 14-day limit, recordation, foreign trade operator registration)
- Dubai Customs: Submit customs declaration (invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, permits)
- Dubai Customs: FAQ (customs business code, clearing agents with owner authorisation, 5% of CIF)
- UAE Government portal: Clearing customs and paying customs duty (5% of CIF in Dubai, alcohol 50%, cigarettes 100%)
- UAE Federal Tax Authority: VAT guide, import VAT at 5% and deferral for registered importers
Reviewed: 10 November 2026