In 2013, Xiamen handled 191 million tons of cargo, including 8.08 million TEUs of containers. On 31 August 2010, Xiamen Port incorporated the neighboring port of Zhangzhou to form the largest port of China's Southeast.
Xiamen's cargo handling capabilities were substantial in 2013, with 8.08 million containers among its total cargo. The port's merger with Zhangzhou in 2010 created a major maritime hub in Southeast China, positioning it as the largest port in the region.