Ocean Freight Route
KobeAtlanta
JPUKBATL
Distance
6,134 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 reclaimed 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 strategic items regulations.
AT
Destination Port
Atlanta
Infrastructure Highlights
- Comprehensive interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 facilitates high-volume ground freight.
- High-capacity air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson process time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Robust rail infrastructure with Class I railroads enables intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
- Modern warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area handle regional and national fulfillment.
Key Imports
Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products
Import Regulations
International shipments moving through Atlanta must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and proper customs declarations.