Ocean Freight Route

KobeXiamen

JPUKB
CNXMN
Distance
1,082 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

  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Well-developed on-dock rail and road connections to the Kansai hinterland
  • Specialized ro-ro and automobile handling berths
  • Earthquake-resilient 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

Exporters must follow Japanese export control laws, including strategic items regulations.

CN
Destination Port

Xiamen

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths capable of accommodating mainline box ships
  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Well-linked multimodal network with road and rail connections to inland manufacturing zones
  • Up-to-date yard operations using rubber-tired and rail-mounted gantry cranes for container handling

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingChemicals and plasticsAgricultural products and foodstuffsConsumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery, equipment, and industrial parts

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to Chinese customs, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, including pre-arrival documentation.

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