Japan Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
JAPAN.

Air, sea and intra-Asia from Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe and Osaka to Turkey, Asia, Europe and the Americas. We manage your exports end-to-end — factory to final destination.

Air Freight
Sea — FCL & LCL
Intra-Asia Express
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Departure
Japan
Tokyo / Yokohama
JPTYO · JPYOK
Nagoya
JPNGO
Kobe / Osaka
JPUKB · JPOSA
Narita — Air
NRT
Air
~1 day Asia
Sea
11–16 days US
Asia
2–4 days CN
FREIGHT FROM JAPAN TOKYO · YOKOHAMA · NAGOYA KOBE · OSAKA JAPAN TO TURKEY JAPAN TO EUROPE AIR · SEA · INTRA-ASIA FREIGHT FROM JAPAN TOKYO · YOKOHAMA · NAGOYA KOBE · OSAKA JAPAN TO TURKEY JAPAN TO EUROPE AIR · SEA · INTRA-ASIA
2–4
Days Sea to China
12+
Destinations
3+
Transport Modes
1hr
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TOKYO BAY, ISE BAY & OSAKA BAY — JAPAN'S EXPORT ENGINE

Japan's container trade clusters around three bays: Tokyo Bay (Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki) serving the Kanto region; Ise Bay (Nagoya) at the heart of the automotive Chubu region; and Osaka Bay (Kobe, Osaka) for Kansai. Together with the air gateways of Narita, Haneda, Kansai and Chubu, they connect Japan's manufacturing base — automobiles, machinery, electronics and precision goods — to every major market.

From Japan, transpacific sailings reach the US West Coast in 11–16 days; intra-Asia services reach China in 2–4 days and Korea in 1–2 days; air cargo reaches Istanbul and the European hubs in about a day; and sea freight to Europe and Turkey runs 28–38 days via Suez. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from Japanese factories and distribution centers — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM JAPAN.

Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1 day
Sea via Suez28–35 days
Asia
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Ningbo
Air1 day
Sea2–4 days
Asia
South Korea
Busan · Incheon · Seoul
Air1 day
Sea1–2 days
Asia
India
Mumbai · Nhava Sheva · Chennai
Air1–2 days
Sea14–20 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Jebel Ali · Abu Dhabi
Air1–2 days
Sea18–24 days
Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah · Dammam · Riyadh
Air1–2 days
Sea via Suez18–24 days
North America
USA
Los Angeles · New York · Chicago
Air1 day
Sea — Pacific11–16 days
Europe
Germany
Hamburg · Frankfurt · Munich
Air1 day
Sea via Suez30–38 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Air1 day
Sea via Suez30–38 days
Europe
United Kingdom
London · Felixstowe · Birmingham
Air1 day
Sea via Suez30–38 days
Europe
Italy
Genoa · Milan · Naples
Air1 day
Sea via Suez26–32 days
Southeast Asia
Singapore
Singapore · PSA · Changi
Air1 day
Sea5–8 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Tokyo Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND), Osaka Kansai (KIX) and Nagoya Chubu (NGO). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments such as electronics, semiconductors, auto parts and precision instruments. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.

Japan to Turkey1 day
Japan to Europe~1 day
Japan to US1 day
02

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight from Tokyo (JPTYO), Yokohama (JPYOK), Nagoya (JPNGO), Kobe (JPUKB) and Osaka (JPOSA). Transpacific services to the Americas, intra-Asia to China, Korea and Southeast Asia, and long-haul to Europe and Turkey via Suez. 20' and 40' ISO containers — the most cost-effective option for vehicles, machinery and bulk consignments.

Japan to US West Coast11–16 days
Japan to Turkey28–35 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
03

Intra-Asia Express

Fast short-sea and air services across Japan's busiest export region — to South Korea (Busan) in 1–2 days, China (Shanghai, Ningbo) in 2–4 days, and Southeast Asia in 5–10 days. Frequent sailings and daily air options for regional supply chains, with consolidation and full handling of customs at both ends.

Japan to Korea1–2 days
Japan to China2–4 days
OptionsShort-sea & air
04

Multimodal & Project

Combined sea-air solutions and project and heavy-lift handling for the automotive, machinery and industrial sectors. Sea to a regional hub then air onward for a balance of cost and speed, or breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo for equipment and machinery. We design the chain around your cargo and deadline.

FlexibilityCustom routing
Cargo typesProject & breakbulk
ManagementSingle contact
Departure Points

JAPAN
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Tokyo
JPTYO · HND
Sea · Air · Kanto / capital region
Yokohama
JPYOK
Sea FCL/LCL · Top container port
Nagoya
JPNGO · NGO
Sea · Air · Automotive heartland
Kobe / Osaka
JPUKB · KIX
Sea · Air · Kansai gateway
Narita
NRT
Air freight · Tokyo's main cargo airport
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM JAPAN.

Automotive & Parts
Vehicles, auto parts and JIT components from the Chubu region — air for time-critical lines, sea FCL for volume
Machinery & Robotics
Industrial machinery, robotics and equipment — palletised, crated and out-of-gauge handling
Electronics & Semiconductors
Electronics, chips and components — high-value, sensitive, secure air freight
Precision Instruments
Optical, medical and measuring instruments — careful handling, time-sensitive air
Steel & Chemicals
Specialty steel and industrial chemicals — FCL, breakbulk and DG documentation where needed
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
JAPAN — FAQ.

What is the fastest way to ship from Japan to Turkey and Europe?

Air freight from Tokyo (NRT/HND), Osaka (KIX) or Nagoya (NGO) reaches Istanbul and the main European hubs in about a day door-to-door. Sea freight is the most economical mode for volume, but the route to Europe and Turkey is long: Japan to North Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg) runs 30–38 days via Suez, and to Turkey (Mersin/Istanbul) 28–35 days. Transit times are indicative and depend on the carrier's service loop and routing.

How long does sea freight from Japan take?

Indicative: Japan to US West Coast (Los Angeles/Long Beach) 11–16 days transpacific; Japan to China (Shanghai) 2–4 days; Japan to South Korea (Busan) 1–2 days; Japan to India (Nhava Sheva) 14–20 days; Japan to the UAE (Jebel Ali) 18–24 days; Japan to Turkey 28–35 days and North Europe 30–38 days via Suez. FCL (20'/40') and LCL groupage are both available. LCL adds 3–5 days for consolidation and deconsolidation.

Can you ship intra-Asia from Japan to China, Korea and Southeast Asia?

Yes. Intra-Asia is one of Japan's busiest export lanes. Short-sea services reach Busan in 1–2 days, Shanghai and the main Chinese ports in 2–4 days, and Southeast Asia in 5–10 days, with frequent sailings and daily air options. We handle the customs formalities at both ends and consolidate cargo for fast regional distribution.

Which ports and airports do you work with in Japan?

Sea: Tokyo (JPTYO), Yokohama (JPYOK), Nagoya (JPNGO), Kobe (JPUKB) and Osaka (JPOSA) — the five main container gateways around Tokyo Bay, Ise Bay and Osaka Bay. Air: Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND), Osaka Kansai (KIX) and Nagoya Chubu (NGO). We arrange pickup from any prefecture, including the Kanto, Chubu and Kansai industrial regions.

Do you handle automotive and just-in-time supply-chain shipments?

Yes. Automobiles and auto parts are Japan's leading export, and the Chubu region around Nagoya is the heart of the industry. We handle vehicle parts, components and JIT (just-in-time) consignments by air for time-critical lines and by sea FCL for volume, with the documentation and scheduling that automotive supply chains require.

What export documents does a Japanese exporter need?

Standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document — bill of lading (sea) or airway bill (air) — Japan Customs export declaration, and a certificate of origin where the destination requires it. Where a Japan EPA/FTA applies (for example with the EU, UK, ASEAN or CPTPP members), a preferential origin declaration can reduce duties. We advise on documentation before shipment.

What goods are commonly exported from Japan?

Leading Japanese exports include automobiles and auto parts, machinery and industrial robotics, electronics and semiconductors, precision instruments (optical, medical, measuring), specialty steel and chemicals. High-value and time-sensitive cargo moves by air, while vehicles, machinery and containerised consignments move by sea from the main gateways.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

Fill in the form below with your origin city in Japan, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea and intra-Asia — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates.

FREIGHT FROM
JAPAN QUOTE.

Tell us your origin city in Japan, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, LCL and intra-Asia.

Response Time
Within 1 hour