Ocean Freight Route

YokohamaRotterdam

JPYOK
RTM
Distance
5,064 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

Yokohama

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Modern container terminals with STS gantry cranes
  • Extensive on-dock rail and road connections to the Greater Tokyo Area
  • Dedicated Ro-Ro and automobile export berths with high-density parking facilities
  • Deep-water 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

Exporters must comply with Japanese export control regulations, including dual-use goods restrictions.

RT
Destination Port

Rotterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Highly developed deep-water berths capable of accommodating ULCV ships
  • State-of-the-art container terminals with automated stacking cranes and rail-mounted gantries
  • Well-connected hinterland access via dense rail, barge, and trucking corridors into Central Europe
  • High-capacity liquid bulk and LNG facilities with dedicated storage and pipeline connections

Key Imports

Crude oil and energy productsConsumer goods and electronics in containersAutomotive products and partsIndustrial raw materials (ores, coal, minerals)Refrigerated food and perishables

Import Regulations

Imported consignments fall under European Union customs, safety, and product compliance rules, notably safety, health, and environmental standards

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