Ocean Freight Route

YokohamaCharleston

JPYOK
USCHS
Distance
6,145 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Japan and United States.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

JP
Origin Port

Yokohama

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals with quay gantry cranes
  • Integrated on-dock rail and road connections to the Greater Tokyo Area
  • Purpose-built Ro-Ro and automobile export berths with multi-level parking facilities
  • Large-vessel capable berths accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive partsMachinery and industrial equipmentElectronics and electrical componentsChemicals and petrochemical productsSteel and metal products

Export Compliance

All exporters should observe Japanese export control regulations, including strategic items restrictions.

US
Destination Port

Charleston

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Deepwater berths supporting post-Panamax ships
  • Modern container terminals with automated container handling equipment
  • On-dock rail connections to inland intermodal hubs
  • Enhanced highway access via truck-friendly road infrastructure

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseFurniture and household itemsElectronics and appliancesTextiles and apparelIndustrial components and raw materials

Import Regulations

Imported shipments is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and advance manifest requirements (including ISF 10+2)

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