Ocean Freight Route

KobeColon

JPUKB
PACTB
Distance
7,495 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Japan and Panama.

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 man-made 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.

PA
Destination Port

Colon

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Dedicated access to the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal
  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed yard space and near-dock warehousing facilities
  • Intermodal links to the Panama Canal Railway and national highway network

Key Imports

Consumer goods and electronicsVehicles and machineryIndustrial equipment and partsFoodstuffs and beveragesConstruction materials

Import Regulations

Arriving shipments are subject to Panamanian customs clearance and possible inspection at the terminal.

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