Deep Sea Port

Shipping Solutions in Kobe, Japan

The Port of Kobe is a key international container hub on Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, serving the wider Kansai region. It manages significant flows of container, automobile, and bulk shipments through modern terminals on artificial islands. Kobe functions as a strategic gateway for trade with Asia, North America, and Europe, supported by efficient multimodal links and proximity to major industrial clusters.

Port Code
JPUKB
Population
1.5M
Continent
Asia
Key Cargo
Automobiles and automotive parts
Port Of Kobe
Operational
Routes FROM Kobe (90)
Destination Ocean
Altamira (Mexico)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
11,537 km
Destination Ocean
Atlanta (United States)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
11,360 km
Destination Ocean
Balboa (Panama)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
13,939 km
Destination Ocean
Baltimore (United States)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
11,167 km
Destination Ocean
Bogota (Colombia)
Transit Time
## Days
Frequency
Daily
Distance
14,669 km

Why ship via Kobe?

Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes

Well-developed on-dock rail and road connections to the Kansai hinterland

Need a custom solution in Japan?

We maintain dedicated local expertise in Japan to handle customs clearance, warehousing, and final delivery.