Ocean Freight Route

KobeTacoma

JPUKB
USSEA
Distance
4,361 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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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 strategic items regulations.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • Integrated rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Advanced container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • High-capacity ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

All imported goods must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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