Ocean Freight Route

YokohamaChicago

JPYOK
USCHI
Distance
5,487 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 STS gantry cranes
  • Integrated on-dock rail and road connections to the Greater Tokyo Area
  • Purpose-built Ro-Ro and automobile export berths with large-capacity parking facilities
  • Large-vessel capable berths accommodating major liner 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 dual-use goods restrictions.

US
Destination Port

Chicago

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Extensive intermodal rail connections linking the port to major North American corridors
  • Modern barge and bulk terminals on Lake Michigan and the Calumet River
  • Integrated road access via Interstates I-90, I-94, and I-55 for regional and long-haul trucking
  • Significant warehousing and distribution centers supporting transloading between rail and truck freight

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and electrical machineryIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals)Automotive components and finished vehicles (via rail and truck)Building materials and construction inputs

Import Regulations

Imported freight routed through Chicago must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including proper entry filings and security screenings.

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