Ocean Freight Route

KobeYantian

JPUKB
CNCWN
Distance
1,317 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 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.

CN
Destination Port

Yantian

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-draft berths supporting mainline Asia–Europe and transpacific services
  • High-capacity container yard facilities with integrated stacking systems
  • Direct rail connections linking the terminal to inland logistics hubs across South China
  • Advanced gate and truck appointment systems that improve landside cargo flows

Key Imports

Raw materials and components for manufacturingConsumer goods and retail merchandiseAutomotive parts and machineryChemicals and industrial inputsFoodstuffs and refrigerated cargo

Import Regulations

Arriving shipments are subject to China Customs inspection, quarantine, and CIQ requirements, especially for agricultural products

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