Shipping from China to Japan

Sea Freight

Transit Time: 5–14 days (depends on origin and destination ports)

Suitable For: bulk shipments, large/heavy cargo, non-urgent deliveries

Shipping Options:

FCL (Full Container Load): dedicated container for one customer, cost-effective for large volumes
LCL (Less than Container Load): shared container, flexible for small shipments
Major Ports in China: Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shenzhen
Major Ports in Japan: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Moji

Popular Routes and Approximate Transit Times:

Shanghai → Tokyo: 6–10 days
Ningbo → Yokohama: 5–9 days
Qingdao → Osaka: 7–12 days
Shenzhen → Kobe: 9–14 days

Air Freight

Transit Time: 1–8 business days (depending on express or classic service)

Suitable For: time-sensitive shipments, small or valuable items, perishable goods

Air Freight Details:

Express: 1–3 days
Standard: 4–8 days

Weight Limit: generally under 200 kg per shipment

Major Airports in Japan: Tokyo Narita/Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Nagoya Chubu

Advantages: fastest shipping, secure, traceable

Considerations: higher cost, limited capacity, restrictions on bulky or hazardous items

Rail Freight

Offered by Pasi International Logistics as a cost-effective and efficient alternative for certain goods Useful when sea or air freight is not ideal, though less common for China → Japan