Ocean Freight Route

KaohsiungTacoma

TWKHH
USSEA
Distance
5,419 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Taiwan and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

TW
Origin Port

Kaohsiung

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with deep-water berths
  • Advanced ship-to-shore gantry cranes and yard handling equipment
  • Well-connected road and rail links to industrial zones across southern Taiwan
  • Specialized bulk and liquid cargo facilities for energy products

Key Exports

Electronics and semiconductorsMachinery and industrial equipmentPetrochemicals and plasticsSteel and metal productsTextiles and apparel

Export Compliance

Shippers should comply with Taiwan’s strategic high-tech export control regulations, especially for electronics and semiconductor-related goods.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • A range of deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Direct rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Upgraded container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Heavy-duty ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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