1, the national sea-rail combined transport network is still not perfect: at present, the development of sea-rail combined transport in China still faces many problems, such as low logistics informatization, imperfect inter-departmental and inter-disciplinary cooperation mechanism, and inadequate formulation and implementation of policies and regulations, which restrict the improvement and development of Xiamen Port's sea-rail combined transport network.
2. Higher logistics cost: Compared with direct transportation by sea or railway, sea-rail combined transport mode requires more procedures and management, which increases the complexity and cost of logistics process and will restrict enterprises from using this mode.
3. Great competitive pressure: The fierce competition between the area where Xiamen Port is located and the surrounding seaports may lead enterprises to choose more traditional sea-rail combined transport modes than sea-rail combined transport modes.
4. Inadequate technologies and facilities for sea-rail combined transport: Sea-rail combined transport needs relevant technologies and facilities, including logistics information systems, docks and loading and unloading equipment.