Ocean Freight Route

KobeIstanbul

JPUKB
TRIST
Distance
4,715 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

JP
Origin Port

Kobe

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Integrated on-dock rail and road connections to the Kansai hinterland
  • Purpose-built ro-ro and automobile handling berths
  • Upgraded 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

All exports are subject to Japanese export control laws, including dual-use goods regulations.

TR
Destination Port

Istanbul

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Integrated intermodal connections linking seaport and airport via highway and rail corridors
  • Dedicated Ro-Ro and general cargo facilities for regional short-sea services

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsChemicals and petrochemicalsConsumer electronics and household appliancesIndustrial raw materials and componentsGrains and foodstuffs

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is governed by Turkish customs rules, including advance cargo information, proper valuation, and accurate HS coding.

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