Ocean Freight Route

YokohamaTacoma

JPYOK
USSEA
Distance
4,174 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 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 strategic items restrictions.

US
Destination Port

Tacoma

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Multiple deep-water container berths capable of handling Post-Panamax vessels
  • On-dock rail facilities connecting to Class I railroads for inland distribution
  • Modern container yards with on-terminal reefer plug capacity for refrigerated cargo
  • Automated ship-to-shore gantry cranes supporting high-volume container operations

Key Imports

Consumer goods (electronics, appliances, retail merchandise)Automobiles and vehicle partsMachinery and capital equipmentFurniture and household goodsTextiles, apparel, and footwear

Import Regulations

Every import shipment must comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, including timely filing of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) for ocean shipments.

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