Ocean Freight Route
TokyoAtlanta
JPTYOATL
Distance
5,960 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
Tokyo
Infrastructure Highlights
- Comprehensive container terminals with large gantry cranes
- Specialized berths for general cargo vessels
- Well-connected road and rail links to the metropolitan area
- Advanced yard management and terminal operating systems for cargo tracking
Key Exports
Automobiles and automotive partsElectronics and electrical machineryIndustrial machinery and equipmentChemicals and petrochemical productsProcessed metals and steel products
Export Compliance
Shippers are required to follow Japanese export control regulations, including sensitive technology under METI oversight.
AT
Destination Port
Atlanta
Infrastructure Highlights
- Well-developed interstate highway connectivity via I-75, I-85, and I-20 supports high-volume ground freight.
- Strategic air cargo operations at Hartsfield–Jackson handle time-sensitive and high-value shipments.
- Well-connected rail infrastructure with Class I railroads supports intermodal transfers between air and ground networks.
- Up-to-date warehousing and distribution centers in the metro area serve regional and national fulfillment.
Key Imports
Consumer electronics and appliancesApparel, footwear, and retail goodsAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail/truck from seaports)Industrial machinery and capital equipmentPharmaceuticals and healthcare products
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo moving through Atlanta fall under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and accurate customs declarations.