Ocean Freight Route

KobeShanghai

JPUKB
CNSHA
Distance
721 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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

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 artificial 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.

CN
Destination Port

Shanghai

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Large-scale container terminals with large-vessel berths
  • Modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes and automated yard equipment
  • Well-connected intermodal links to rail and highway networks
  • Specialized terminals for liquid bulk, dry bulk, and Ro-Ro

Key Imports

Crude oil and refined petroleum productsIron ore and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsHigh-tech components and capital equipmentChemicals and plastics

Import Regulations

All imported goods fall under Chinese customs, quarantine, and inspection rules, covering health, safety, and quality controls.

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