Ocean Freight Route

KobeGenoa

JPUKB
ITGOA
Distance
5,228 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

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 sensitive technology regulations.

IT
Destination Port

Genoa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built Ro-Ro berths for vehicle and ferry traffic
  • Extensive rail and road links to Northern Italy and Central Europe
  • Port-adjacent logistics and distribution zones for value-added services

Key Imports

Crude oil and petroleum productsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsSteel, metals, and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsProject cargo and heavy machinery

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to European Union customs, product safety, and sanitary-phytosanitary rules, with likely inspections for high-risk goods.

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