Ocean Freight Route
KobeAltamira
JPUKBMXATM
Distance
6,229 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
JP
Origin Port
Kobe
Infrastructure Highlights
- Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Extensive on-dock rail and road connections to the Kansai hinterland
- Dedicated ro-ro and automobile handling berths
- Seismic-resistant quay structures and artificial island facilities
Key Exports
Automobiles and automotive partsMachinery and industrial equipmentSteel and metal productsElectronics and electrical componentsChemicals and specialty materials
Export Compliance
Shipments must comply with Japanese export control laws, including dual-use goods regulations.
MX
Destination Port
Altamira
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-draft berths capable of handling long-haul ocean-going vessels
- Dedicated terminals for box, chemical, and breakbulk operations
- Well-connected road and rail access to the regional manufacturing and petrochemical clusters
- Large-scale petrochemical and industrial park facilities adjacent to the port area
Key Imports
Crude oil and feedstock for petrochemical plantsIndustrial equipment and machineryChemicals and additivesContainerized consumer goodsConstruction materials
Import Regulations
Imports are subject to Mexican customs clearance procedures, including correct tariff coding and declared value.