Ocean Freight Route

KobeLong Beach

JPUKB
USLGB
Distance
4,986 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Japan and United States.

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.

US
Destination Port

Long Beach

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with on-dock rail connections
  • Deep-draft berths suitable for ultra-large container vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal links to major freeways and national rail networks
  • State-of-the-art environmental and shore power systems for container ships

Key Imports

Consumer goods, apparel, and retail merchandiseElectronics, appliances, and high-tech equipmentAutomotive parts and finished vehicles (via regional network)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentFurniture, building materials, and home goods

Import Regulations

Every import shipment is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection rules, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) and accurate HS classification.

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