Ocean Freight Route

KobeOakland

JPUKB
USOAK
Distance
4,683 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 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 dual-use goods regulations.

US
Destination Port

Oakland

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with on-dock rail connectivity
  • Deep-draft berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Well-developed intermodal links to regional rail and interstate highway networks
  • Upgraded cargo-handling equipment and yard management systems

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryFurniture and household goodsAutomotive parts and machinery componentsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and must adhere to applicable federal agency regulations.

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